Lighthouse Guild awards scholarships each year to legally blind high school seniors entering college as well as students pursuing graduate degrees. Up to 20 undergraduate scholarships and at least one graduate scholarship are given annually — in 2024, 10 undergraduate and 6 graduate students received awards. The money is unrestricted, so it can go toward tuition, room and board, books, supplies, or travel. You'll need documentation of legal blindness from a state rehabilitation agency, ophthalmologist, or optometrist, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a short personal statement. There's no fee to apply.
Eligibility
DemographicsFor a U.S. citizen or legal resident who is legally blind, as documented by a state rehabilitation agency, ophthalmologist, or optometrist; open to incoming college freshmen as well as graduate students. Free to apply.
Applying
Unrestricted funds may cover tuition, room and board, books, supplies, or travel; in 2024, 10 undergraduate and 6 graduate students received awards