The Jewish Guild for the Blind has created an annual scholarship program for college bound high school students who are legally blind . Applications will be accepted from students at the beginning of their senior year, with recipients selected and scholarships awarded later in the year.
The GuildScholar Program will award 12 to 16 scholarships of up to $15,000 each.
Calendar
- Application and supporting documents must be at The Guild by September 15th (at the beginning of the senior year).
- Scholarship recipients announced by mid December semester break.
- Scholarships will be awarded by June 15th.
Award Criteria
1. Completion of the GuildScholar Online Application.
2. Proof of legal blindness: Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
3. Proof of US citizenship: A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers or proof of legal residency.
4. Documentation of academic achievement: Copies of school transcripts and copies of SAT and/or ACT results.
Please note: Numbers 2, 3 and 4 above, must be submitted in one of the following formats: tif, jpeg or pdf.
5. Three letters of recommendation: Two letters should attest to the candidate's academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person writing the reference.
6. Two personal statements: One describing the educational and personal goals of the applicant (500 words or less) and the second describing the influence of an outstanding teacher on the applicants education.
Please note: Numbers 5 and 6 above, must be submitted in Microsoft Word.
7. Your chosen college must be accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
8. All college admissions policies must be non-denominational and open to applicants of all religions, faiths and beliefs.
The GuildScholar application is an online process. All supporting documents should be scanned and forwarded electronically as attachments to the application.
Apply for the GuildScholar Award Online
To request additional information, please contact:
Gordon Rovins
Phone: 212-769-7801
E-mail: guildscholar@jgb.org
