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Financial AidThe Student Disability Resource Center offers financial assistance through the Johnson Scholarship. Information as well as the application for this scholarship is listed below; however, if you have any questions regarding this scholarship please contact Martha Wisbey at (850) 644-9566. There are other places on campus to find assistance, such as the STAR Center located in the University Financial Aid office, which can be found in UCA 4420. Outside organizations also offer financial assistance for college students with disabilities. For example, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Division of Blind Services. offer help based on financial need. It is the responsibility of the student to research and contact any outside organizations offering scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance. Listed on this page you will find requirements and contact information for several financial aid resources. Johnson Scholarship: Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, have completed the FAFSA form, submitted an application, send an official transcript(new students only) , and provide documentation of your disability. The student must also complete a personal statement (no more than one double-spaced page) pertaining to your achievements, activities, career goals, and the effects of your disability(ies) along with three letters of references addressing your academic potential and success. DEADLINE for application materials is due no later
than May 15 Johnson Scholarship Application Form (PDF format) Johnson Scholarship Application Form (WORD doc format) Johnson Scholarship Application Form (RTF Format) Other Financial Aid Resources: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Division of Blind Services:
Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship-
for the deaf:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-
for any disability:
The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship
Chair Scholars Foundation: - for physically challenged students www.chairscholars.org
The Center for Dyslexia has a listing of scholarships for people with LDs
Eccleston-Callahan Memorial Fund:
Zoila Marcia, Grants Officer Phone: 407-872-3050 1411 Edgewater Dr., Suite 203 Orlando, FL 32804 Fax: 407-425-2990 Email: zmarcia@cfcflorida.org FastWeb Scholarship Search:
The Florida Council of the Blind offers two scholarships, the FCB and the FCCLV scholarship. Please note, some applicants can and should fill out both. The deadline is March 31, 2013.
The The Florida Council of the Blind(FCB) scholarship is geared to serve students who are blind and/or visually impaired. The following link includes information on eligibility, and a link to their scholarship application (online and downloadable) and a link to their certification of visual status.
FCB SCHOLARSHIP The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision(FCCLV) is geared towards students who classify/identify as low vision. The following link includes information on eligibility, and links to their scholarship application and certification of visual status.
FCCLV SCHOLARSHIP If there are any questions, please contact Mikey Wiseman at 305-331-4870. Heath Resource Center: LD Online has a section on Awards & Scholarships The Gabor Agency Dependent Scholarship - NEW The Gabor Agency is pleased to offer two (2) $2,500 scholarships. FSU students who are children of current full-time USPS, A&P or Faculty FSU employees are eligible to apply. To qualify, students must be in full-time enrollment status.GaborScholarship.pdf
Proyecto Vision Internship Site For Any scholarship (not necessarily disability related):
CollegeFunds.net: College View: Council of Citizens with Low Vision International: Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program: Go College: Sea Grant Florida Scholarships for Marine related majors The Point Foundation
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