The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is now accepting student scholarship applications for 2025 in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. Recipients will receive their scholarships at the 2025 Annual State convention scheduled for the weekend of Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5 in Altamonte, Florida.  Recipients of the scholarship will have their expenses covered by the Florida Affiliate to attend the State Convention: including travel to and from the convention, hotel room, a daily stipend, registration and banquet.

Qualified high school seniors and college students must complete the scholarship application form in MS word format, write a 500-word essay, provide two letters of recommendation, and submit their academic transcripts. 

All documentation must be return to: 
kaye Cimpher-Baker, First Vice President 

Scholarship committee Chair 

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Email: scholarships@nfbflorida.org
Telephone:  (904) 832-2884

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be awarding three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500 at the annual convention banquet on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025.  Completed applications are due no later than September 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.  

Use the following links to obtain the documents:

• scholarship  Checklist
• scholarship guidelines
• scholarship application