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The Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Offered by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the scholarship is given to female undergraduate or graduate student studying classical or religious music. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens, and should provide proof of legal blindness.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Open to undergraduate or graduate students
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    Must be U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens
  • Major/Career:
    Must be studying classical or religious music
  • Disability:
    Must be legally blind or visually impaired

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Answer three essay questions. Each section of the essay must contain a minimum of 200 words. 1) Please tell us of your past and recent achievements and accomplishments. 2) Please indicate your intended field of study and why you've chosen it. 3) Please describe what role your visual impairment has played in shaping your life.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation. Only letters from academic advisors, teachers, rehabilitation counselors, or other professionals will be accepted.
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Submit a music performance on CD
  • Other Materials:
    Proof of legal blindness. A signed letter from an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or state or private agency for the blind, certifying that you are legally blind. The letter must clearly state that you are legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).

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