Scholarships for People With Glasses

Scholarships can be used to help students cover the costs of attending college or career school. This form of student aid is always recommended over loans because it is free and does not need to be repaid.

While you can find scholarships for people with glasses, most eligibility requirements are focused on your level of vision rather than whether or not you actually wear glasses.

The scholarships below provide a starting point for students with glasses who are looking for free student aid.

5 Glasses Scholarships

Below, you will find a number of scholarships that people with glasses may be eligible for. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before applying.

Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship

While not specifically targeting students with glasses, the Cappex scholarship is available to all students enrolled in high school or college or those who plan to enroll in the next 12 months. There is no essay or minimum GPA requirement to apply.

• Value: $1,000
• Grade Eligibility: Enrolled in high school or college or planning to enroll in the next 12 months
• GPA Requirements: None
• Essay: None
• Deadline: July 31, 2020
• Other Requirements:
  • You’ll need to create a Cappex account to submit your application

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Scheigert Scholarship

The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program is awarding three students with low vision a $3,000 prize. Finalists will participate in a telephone interview with committee members to determine who the recipients will be.

The three winners of the award are expected to attend the ACB National Convention in July. Expenses will be reimbursed based upon the CCLVI’s Board approved reimbursement policy.

• Value: $3,000
• Grade Eligibility: Full-time college student
• GPA Requirement: 3.2+
• Essay: Yes
• Deadline: March 15, 2021
• Other Requirements:
  • Verification of low vision
  • A copy of your transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of acceptance from your school

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National Federation of the Blind’s Scholarship

The National Federation of the Blind’s (NFB) annual scholarship program awards $120,000 to blind scholars nationwide every year. The finalists are announced in the spring and are expected to attend the federation’s national convention in July to find out who the winners of the aware are.

• Value: $3,000 – $12,000
• Grade Eligibility: Full-time college student
• Deadline: March 31, 2021
• GPA Requirement: Not disclosed
• Essay: Yes
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be residing in the U.S., the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
  • A copy of any postsecondary transcripts for current or past colleges or a high school transcript if you’ve attended less than one year of higher education
  • At least one letter of recommendation
  • Have requested and accomplished an interview with the applicant’s NFB affiliate president or their designee
  • Must be legally blind in both eyes

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The American Foundation for the Blind and American Council of the Blind Scholarship

The American Foundation for the Blind and the American Council of the Blind (AFB) have partnered to offer scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. The awarded funds can be used to help cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology.

• Value: $2,000 – $7,500
• Grade Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
• GPA Requirement: 3.0+
• Essay: Not disclosed
• Deadline: February 14, 2021
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be legally blind
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Be involved in the school/local community

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Anne Lowe Scholarship

The Anne Lowe Scholarship is offered to students that are either completely or legally blind. While most students with glasses won’t be able to apply for this scholarship, some may.

• Value: $1,000
• Grade Eligibility: Full-time college student
• GPA Requirement: 3.0+
• Essay: Yes
• Deadline: April 15, 2021
• Other Requirements:
  • Doctor’s note showing you are completely or legally blind
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship
  • Attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Submit a recent photo
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Completed college credits
  • Other scholarships you have received

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Recap of Scholarships for People With Glasses

Scholarship	Value	Due Date
Cappex Scholarship	$1,000	July 31, 2020
AFB Scholarship	$2,000 – $7,500	February 14, 2021
Scheigert Scholarship	$3,000	March 15, 2021
NFB Scholarship	$3,000 – $12,000	March 31, 2021
Anne Lowe Scholarship	$1,000	April 15, 2021

Next Steps

If you aren’t eligible for the scholarships above, or would simply like to view more options, you can check out the guides below:

• College Scholarships
• Scholarships by Physical Characteristics
• Scholarships for Students With Disabilities