Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Scholarships The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Annual Scholarship Program annually provides more than a quarter million dollars in cash and prizes to blind college students (undergraduate and graduate students). Award Eligibility Deadline Application Jim Halladay HumanWare/NFB Scholarship Award Application process Eligibility Deadline Application Contact the […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Check out these contests – some exclusively available for individuals who are blind or who have low vision and others. Pay attention to the deadlines and set some calendar alerts; you don’t want to miss out! Ongoing Blindness/Low Vision Contest Freedom Scientific K-12 Student of the Month Program The […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Scholarship Program The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland sponsors generous scholarships through its John T. McCraw Scholarship Program. These scholarships are available for post-high school education – colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions. John T. McCraw Scholarship Program Award Eligibility Deadline Application Contact the Bridges […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Contest On a national level, the American Legion awards more than $200,000 in scholarships to winners of its Oratorical Scholarship Competition. Maryland conducts the American Legion, Department of Maryland ​Oratorical Scholarship Competition. Purpose Eligibility All contestants shall be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States, […]

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About Maryland History Day 2025 Throughout Maryland, students will compete in District Contests in February and March, focusing on the 2025 Maryland History Day Contest theme, “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” The District Competition web page contains contest and contact information for each Maryland county: “Find your 2024 district […]