Scholarship Programs
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is now accepting student scholarship applications for 2024 in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. Recipients will receive their scholarships at the 2024 Annual State convention scheduled for the weekend of Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13 in Jacksonville, 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:
Denise Valkema, Chair
2nd Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
NFBF Scholarship Committee
Email: scholarships@nfbflorida.org
Telephone: (305) 972-8529
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be awarding three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500 at the National Federation of the Blind of Florida annual convention banquet on Sunday evening, October 13, 2024.
Completed applications are due no later than September 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Here are the documents to apply for the 2023 scholarship:
2024 scholarship Application in Word format