The MBJSF has been established to assist students who are blind or visually impaired by awarding them a $500 scholarship.
Scholarship awards may be used towards tuition, miscellaneous fees and/or books. Funds are distributed directly to the schools or book vendors.
Any individual intending to continue his/her education at a college, university or trade school and is interested in being considered for the MBJSF, must meet the following criteria: Illinois resident, blind or visually impaired, undergraduate or graduate student, and an IPVI member.
The candidate's application is processed free of charge. The student must mail or fax a written request to receive a copy of the application from IPVI. Then the student must complete the MBJSF Application Form, provide 3 completed Reference Forms, submit medical records or a letter from the vision specialist confirming the condition, and mail them to IPVI. The applicant may attach a 1 page resume of clubs, offices held, or any other pertinent imformation concerning his/her activity record.
The IPVI Board of Directors will review all scholarship applications and select the winners. IPVI reserves the right to announce such awards in its newsletters and marketing materials.
The MBJSF is funded completely from tax deductible donations from individuals, companies and corporations who support IPVI's goals. Any individuals or groups wishing to donate to this fund, please forwards your tax deductible donations to IPVI. Thank you for your continued support of IPVI.
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