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The Dean of Students Department
Student Disability Resource Center
874 Traditions Way
108 Student Services Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167
850/644-9566 (VOICE) | 850/644-8504 (TDD)

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Financial Aid


The 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
DEADLINE for FAFSA is April 15 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (PDF format)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (WORD doc format)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (RTF Format)


Other Financial Aid Resources:
STAR Center
(850) 644-4840
scenter@admin.fsu.edu
4417 University Center A

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation:
2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4862
(850) 245-3399 (Voice/TDD)
(800) 451-4327 (Voice/TDD)
Director: Bill Palmer

Division of Blind Services:
1320 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Tel: (850) 245-0370
Toll Free: (800) 672-7038

 

Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship- for the deaf:
http://nc.agbell.org/NetCommunity/page.aspx?pid=493

 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)- for any disability:
Sources of financial aid available at http://www.ashfoundation.org/grants/GraduateScholarships.htm

 

The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship
http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards

 


Chair Scholars Foundation: - for physically challenged students
www.chairscholars.org

 

The Center for Dyslexia has a listing of scholarships for people with LDs
http://dyslexia.mtsu.edu/areasofinterest/adults/collegescholarships

 

Eccleston-Callahan Memorial Fund:
ECCLC Nomination Form- Word Format
ECCLC Nomination Form- PDF Format
The Eccleston-Callahan Memorial Fund was created in 1972 when the building and assets of the Eccleston-Callahan Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children were placed in trust to benefit needy handicapped children and youth. The Trust was transferred to the Community Foundation of Central Florida in 1996, and is now an endowed scholarship. The Fund is named in memory of Dr. C.L. Eccleston, a dentist, and Dr. J. B. Callahan, a physician, both of Orlando.

Dr. J. B. Callahan was the first black physician to practice and perform surgery in Orlando. Dr. Callahan died in 1947, having practiced medicine in Orlando for over 40 years. Callahan Elementary School (now the Callahan Neighborhood Center) was named in his honor.

A native of Jamaica, Dr. C. L. Eccleston, moved to Orlando in 1928, was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He died in September 1948 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Selection Criteria:

  • Student must be 21 years of age or younger (please provide student's date of birth)
  • Student must have great need of financial assistance (as determined by the student's financial aid forms)
  • Preference shall be given to students with physical disabilities (please indicate the nature of the student's disability)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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:
www.fastweb.com

 

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:
Download lists of organizations that provide scholarships for persons with disabilities.
Go to www.heath.gwu.edu and click on the third item or access Heath’s website at www.heath.gwu.edu

 

LD Online has a section on Awards & Scholarships
http://www.ldonline.org/scholarship_ops

 

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 Scholarship Site


Proyecto Vision Internships

    "This list includes two main types of resources:
  • Links to specific internships and graduate fellowships , including information about the internship responsabilities and deadline information when available, and;
  • Links to other lists of internships. These other lists are extensive, and allow you to search for internships in your geographic location or based on your interests."

Proyecto Vision Internship Site


For Any scholarship (not necessarily disability related):


Adventures in Education:
www.adventuresineducation.org

CollegeFunds.net:
www.collegefunds.net

College View:
www.collegeview.com

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International:
www.cclvi.org/

Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program:
www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com

Go College:
www.gocollege.com

Sea Grant Florida Scholarships for Marine related majors
www.flseagrant.org

The Point Foundation
wwwthepointfoundation.org/index.html
Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students.

 

 

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