The California Council of the Blind gives a number of awards to the most deserving blind student applicants residing in California who will enter or continue studies at an accredited college or university in either undergraduate or graduate status. Persons attending vocational schools are also eligible. It is not necessary to be attending a college or university in California. These awards are granted in two parts (˝ each term) upon receipt of proof of registration for each term. Awards will be granted on the basis of academic scholarship and other factors. This application must be typed or it will be automatically rejected. Even if you have previously applied, all items must be completed before you can be considered. Every year we deny applications solely because they are incomplete. If an item is not applicable, please provide a brief explanation. Do not fail to include a Doctor’s statement or a statement from a qualified professional, such as a Social Worker or Rehabilitation Counselor, certifying that you are legally blind.
To qualify to receive a scholarship award, you must be a full time student registered for at least 12 units for each term of the entire academic year. If you believe that you have extenuating circumstances, such as additional disability or job requirements, that do not enable you to meet this requirement, please provide a complete explanation of your circumstances.
Once an award has been approved, when the student applies for his or her award each term, he or she must submit written proof of their registration, signed by the Registrar on school letterhead, including a complete list of the classes and total units to be taken.
When beginning or continuing work on a thesis, a letter from the Dean, or Department head stating that the student is working on their thesis, must be provided. This must be done at the beginning of each term. No monies will be allocated if proof of registration or continuing thesis studies are not provided.
You must be a permanent California resident to apply.