Community : FCCLV Scholarships available for blind and/or low vision students

A 2007 Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision scholarship application, for $750.00, is now available online.

Applications and all supporting documents MUST be postmarked no later than March 20, 2007.

In case you have a slow Internet connection, the following quotes are from the Florida Council of the Blind, Inc. site:

FCCLV SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in academic, professional or technical training beyond the high school level. The $750.00 award will be given for either academic excellence or to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field. This scholarship may be awarded to a full or part-time student. However, special preference will be given to low-vision applicants, as this is a Low Vision organization.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have vision in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses or vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field of vision of no more than 20 degrees.

Applicant must be a resident of the state of Florida. However, college or university doesn't necessarily have to be in Florida.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school-equivalency diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also apply.)

Applicant must either be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college, university or trade school.

Applicant must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION:

A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or scholarships you have received or that are pending.

Two letters of recommendation.

Official transcript from school currently attending or most recently attended.

Application must be postmarked no later than March 20th, 2007.

Please forward application package to:
Barbara H. Grill
2030 Preymore Street
Osprey, FL 34229

All applications will be reviewed by the Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Executive Committee. The recipient of this scholarship will be notified prior to our state convention each year.

For more information about the FCCLV Scholarship, contact Barbara Grill at (941) 966-7056.

(Please print out and complete the following application.)

Good luck and ENJOY!