by Terry Pacheco
The American Council of the Blind is pleased to present its 2001-02 scholarship program. ACB will make 30 scholarships, ranging from $500 to $2,500 in value, available to legally blind students pursuing post-secondary education in various fields of study, including, but not limited to, business administration, physical and computer sciences, advocacy, and social services. Award decisions will be based on academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership qualities.
Applications are available from the ACB national office at 1-800-424-8666 or on our web site, http://www.acb.org. Please note that we will make the scholarship packet available in alternate formats (cassette tape, braille, computer disk, even e-mail) for informational purposes only, i.e., all applications and supporting documents must be submitted in print. Applications must be received by ACB no later than February 1, 2001.
The scholarships will be presented at the ACB 40th annual national convention in Des Moines, Iowa, in July 2001. Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the convention if they have reached their 18th birthday. ACB will cover all reasonable costs connected with convention attendance.