National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri announces the 2026 Scholarship Program. All qualified candidates are invited to apply. Applicants must be legally blind and plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the fall of 2026. Applicants should live in Missouri but need not be a member of the National Federation of the Blind. Scholarships begin at $750 and are based on merit. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation, which must not be submitted by the applicant but must come directly from the person authoring the letter. Scholarship Application Checklist: Official application form; Proof of legal blindness; Student essay; Student transcripts; Two letters of recommendation; A letter from an NFB of Missouri Scholarship Committee member (Contact the Scholarship Chair to arrange this interview once the first 5 requirements are complete). Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.