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Scholarship Information

Educational Scholarships to Visually Impaired Students

2008 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 scholarships and awards to outstanding blind/visually impaired students in 2008. All legally blind, full or part-time students admitted to academic and vocational training programs at the post-secondary level for the 2008-09 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 February 29, 2008 and sent to:

Barbara Boyer, Executive Director
American Council of the Blind of Colorado
1536 Wynkoop Street, Suite 203
Denver, CO 80202

Note that this is an extension from the original deadline of February 15, 2008.

Students must be attending an accredited school in pursuit of a degree or advanced certificate.  Four scholarships in the amount of $2,500.00 each may be awarded for the following:

Post graduate:
Master's_____
Doctoral_____
Undergraduate:
Academic_____
Vocational_____
Certificate (30+ credits)____

ACBCO will formally present the Scholarships at their Annual State Convention in April 2008.  Payment of scholarship funds will be made directly to the education institution on behalf of the successful student(s) on or before September 15, 2008.  If the student withdraws for any reason prior to or during the Fall Semester 2008, the award will be forfeited.

Please Click here to view or download the complete scholarship application in MS Word Format.

If you do not have MS Word, are unable to download the application, or if you would like more information, please contact Barbara Boyer at 303-831-0117 X5 or 1-888-775-2221 X5 or click here to send an e-mail.