2026 NFB of NV Unity Scholarship
INFORMATION:
The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada has broadened its commitment to blind college students and is actively seeking undergraduate college students to apply for its 2026 Unity Scholarships. The NFB would like to recognize their achievements by awarding two students merit-based scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- legally blind in both eyes,
- must have either been taking college courses or currently be enrolled in higher education in Nevada,
- must be an undergraduate student pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a Nevada institution in the 2026-2027 scholastic year (One scholarship will be allowed for an individual employed full-time while attending school part-time.), and
- must participate in the entire 2026 NFB of Nevada State Convention including all of its scheduled scholarship program activities on May 30, 2026, in person at the Mountain Falls Grill Room, in Pahrump, NV.
TO APPLY:
Complete the application provided below; the application may also be obtained by emailing either the NFB of Nevada Scholarship Chair, Regina Mitchell, at chefrdm@gmail.com, or by requesting a copy from the Northern Nevada or Las Vegas Nevada Chapter Presidents. Please submit all documents listed on the application via e-mail to Frida Aizenman, Secretary, at nfbfrida@gmail.com.
DEADLINE:
April 30, 2026.
Dispersement of Scholarship:
Scholarship finalists will be contacted by the affiliate president one week after the scholarship deadline. All scholarship awards will be announced during the convention banquet.