National Federation of the Blind of Idaho Larry E. and Sandra K. Streeter Scholarship Program 2026 Application Form
 

Submission deadline: 11:59 PM, March 22, 2026
    
Please send the application and all other required documents to the Idaho State NFB email address: Scholarships.NFBID@gmail.com.

All documents must be received by 11:59 PM, March 22, 2026. 

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: Month
Date of Birth: Day
Date of Birth: Year
Home Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Contact Numbers

One phone number is required; additional numbers are appreciated. Please specify if numbers are mobile, home, or other.

Primary Number
Primary Number Type
Secondary Number
Secondary Number Type
Eligibility

Eligibility

Students must meet the following five criteria to be eligible: select "Yes," or "No," for each item to confirm.

I am blind/visually impaired, 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 2026.
If chosen for a scholarship, I will attend the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho State Convention, to be held April 23 through 25, 2026, in Boise 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)?
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)?

Education

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

What school do you currently attend? Write NA 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 2026 Academic year?
City of the school you'll attend in the Fall 2026. Write N/A if not applicable.
State of school you'll be attending in Fall 2026.
If undecided at present, list those under consideration with name, city, and state.
Class standing beginning 2026 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:

Postsecondary Institutions 

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 email the completed application form and all 2026 scholarship 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
Today's Date
Today's Date: Month
Today's Date: Day
Today's Date: Year