American Council of the Blind of Colorado (ACBCO)

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO

(ACBCO)

1536 Wynkoop St, Suite 201, Denver, CO 80202

303-831-0117 * 888-775-2221 * FAX: 303-454-3378

www.acbco.org

2010 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The American Council of the Blind of Colorado (ACBCO) has created an annual scholarship program for students who are legally blind. ACBCO will present up to four scholarship  awards to outstanding blind/visually impaired students in 2010. All legally blind, full or part-time students admitted to academic and vocational training programs at the post-secondary level for the 2010-11 school year are encouraged to apply for one of these scholarships. A cumulative grade point average of 3.3 is generally required, but extenuating circumstances may be considered for certain scholarships. Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted in hard copy print, post-marked by March 2, 2010 and sent to:

Barbara Boyer, Executive Director

American Council of the Blind of Colorado

1536 Wynkoop Street, Suite 201

Denver, CO 80202

Students must be attending an accredited school in pursuit of a degree or advanced certificate.  Scholarship(s) may be awarded for the following:   

Post graduate:

Master’s_____

Doctoral_____

Undergraduate

Academic_____

Vocational_____

Certificate (30+ credits)____

Payment of scholarship funds will be made directly to the education institution on behalf of the successful student(s) on or before September 1, 2010.  If the student withdraws for any reason prior to or during the Fall Semester 2010, the award will be forfeited.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA 2010

1.      Completion of the Application

2.      Proof of legal blindness: Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.

3.      Proof of US citizenship: A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers or proof of legal residency.

4.      Documentation of academic achievement: Copies of school transcripts and copies of SAT and/or ACT results. A waiver may be approved upon request for special circumstances.

5.      Three letters of recommendation: One letter should attest to the candidate’s academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person writing the reference.

6.      A personal statement: The statement (750 words or less) should describe the educational, career and personal goals of the applicant.

7.      If GPA is less than 3.3 a one page explanation as to circumstances related to academic performance and request for a waiver of the minimum GPA level.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2010

Personal Information:

Name:___________________________________________

Date of Birth:___________ Social Security #_____________

Address:_________________________________________

City__________________________ Zip________________

Phone______________________Cell__________________

Names of

Parents/Guardians:_________________________________

(If applicable – under 21)

E-Mail:____________________________________________

US Citizen? ____________ Legal Resident of CO________

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

1.      School in which currently enrolled: (High School, College or Vocational Training)

 ___Full Time ___Part Time

Name of Current School_____________________________

Address:_________________________________________

City____________________State_____ Zip_____________

Contact Name:____________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________

2.      Test Scores:

Please indicate if you were exempt and submit supporting documentation if requesting a waiver from these criteria.

High School Cumulative Grade Point Average:________

College Admission Test Scores (ACT) ______

College Admission Test Scores (SAT)_____

3.      Colleges/Universities to which you have applied or will apply?

4.      Leadership/Community Service:

5.      Financial circumstances:  include any special information that you would like the scholarship committee to consider.  Include a copy of the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the CSS/Financial Aid Profile if you have applied for financial aid.

6.      Awards and honors achieved:

7.      Extracurricular Activities:

8.      Documentation Included:

___Official Transcript (High School)(not required if already attending college at undergraduate or graduate level)

___Official Transcript (College)

___Proof of Us Citizenship

___Proof of Colorado residency

___SAT/ACT Test Score Results (not required if already                 attending college at undergraduate or graduate level)

___Request for Waiver with statement of reasoning

___Three letters of recommendation

Please attach a personal essay, not exceeding 750 words. The statement should describe the educational, career and personal goals of the applicant.