Scholarship Application Form
 

Please complete the following National Federation of the Blind of Idaho Scholarship Application. Submission deadline: 11:59 PM, February 23, 2025.

Prior to completing application, please review the 2025 NFB of Idaho Scholarship Letter for expectations and important information.

All supporting documents must be received by 11:59 PM, February 23, 2025. No exceptions will be made for applications received after that date. 

Please note individuals are limited to receiving an NFBI scholarship a maximum of two (2), times.
 

Applicant Contact Information

Applicant Contact Information

First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Date of Birth
Date of Birth: Year
Date of Birth: Month
Date of Birth: Day
Home Address
Address 2
City
State
ZIP Code
Contact Numbers
Primary Phone Type
Alternate Phone Number
What types of alternative blindness technique skills do you use in everyday life E.G. long white cane, braille, screen magnifier etc., (list all that apply)?
Eligibility

Eligibility

Students must meet the following four criteria to be eligible. Please confirm by selecting yes or no. Following the four criteria are additional qualifying questions. 

I am blind/low vision, or functionally blind
Idaho is my primary state of residence.
I will be attending an accredited college or university as a full-time student beginning Fall semester 2024.
If chosen for a scholarship, I will attend the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho State Convention, to be held March 27 through 29, 2025, in Burley, Idaho
Have you won a national-state NFB scholarship before (Please note: individuals are limited to receiving an NFBI scholarship a maximum of two (2), times)?

Education

Please share details of your current school, anticipated fall school, academic aspirations, and any former post-secondary experiences. 

Name of current school, college, or university. Write N/A if not applicable.
Current school city. Write N/A if not applicable.
Current school state
Current GPA
Which college or university will you attend beginning the Fall 2025 Academic year?
City of the school you'll attend in the fall of 2025. Write N/A if not applicable.
State of school you'll be attending in the fall of 2025.
If undecided at present, list those under consideration with name, city, and state.
Class standing beginning 2025 academic year (freshman, sophomore, etc.):
Major(s) you are pursuing:
Degree(s) you are pursuing:
Profession or field of employment you wish to enter with your college degree:
Anticipated year of college graduation:

List any other postsecondary institutions you have attended:

Name of former college 1
City
State
Year(s) attended
Course of study
Degree earned
Name of former college 2
City
State
Year(s) attended
Course of study
Degree earned
Name of former college 3
City
State
Year(s) attended
Course of study
Degree earned
Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents

The following are requirements to complete the application. Please send supporting documents to scholarships.NFBID@gmail.com. Note: Microsoft Word format is preferred for all documents. 

Personal Essay:

Please submit an essay introducing yourself to the scholarship committee. The committee members will be especially interested in your most notable qualities, your attitude about blindness, and examples of your demonstrated leadership ability.  Essays are limited to no more than 700 words.  What does the committee need to know about you in 700 words or less?  

Letters of Recommendation: 

Two (2), letters of recommendation, sent to scholarships.NFBID@gmail.com directly from the person making the recommendation. Letters from family members will not be accepted.

Transcripts: 

Provide a current transcript from the education institution you are currently attending and transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions attended.

Proof of Blindness or Vision impairment:

A completed certification of Blindness or Visual Impairment document signed by a doctor, VR counselor from the ICBVI, or another qualified professional from a recognized agency providing services to blind or visually impaired individuals.

NFBI State President Interview:

All applicants must be interviewed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho, Dana Ard. Please contact her by phone at (208) 345-3906, or Pres.NFBIdaho@gmail.com, to schedule a time for the interview.

 

Certification Statement:

By typing my name below, I confirm that all of the information provided above and in the accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

 

Full Name for Certification Statement