American Council of the Blind

ACB Scholarship Program

VerifiedScholarship
Award
$2,000 to $7,500 per scholarship; 21 students received $112,300 in 2026
Deadline
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open November 1, 2026 and close February 14, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST
How to apply
Create an ACB account at members.acb.org and apply online with certification of legal blindness, transcripts, two recommendation letters, and proof of acceptance.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • Recommendation letters
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Legally blind entering freshmen, undergraduates, graduate, and technical college students attending U.S. postsecondary institutions, full-time (or part-time while working 32+ hours weekly), with school and community involvement.
Good to know
A 3.0 GPA is required for most of the scholarships.