by Terry Pacheco
The American Council of the Blind is pleased to present its 2002-03 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. Several new scholarships will be presented this year, including the Freedom Scientific Technology Awards. 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. You may submit your application in print or online. Applications must be received by ACB no later than March 1, 2002.
The scholarships will be presented at the ACB 41st annual national convention in Houston, Texas, in July 2002. 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.