AFB Scholars Program (2027-2028)

Scholarship · American Foundation for the Blind

AFB Scholars Program (2027-2028). $8,000–$28,000. Deadline: January 19, 2027. American Foundation for the Blind. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: American Foundation for the Blind
Official link: https://afb.org/scholarships/about (afb.org)
Amount: $8,000–$28,000. Lulu J. Alonso Scholarship Fund, renewable annually: community college $8,000, undergraduate $20,000, graduate $28,000 (official 2027 AFB Scholars Program flier).
Status: Opening Soon. Applications open Nov 16, 2026 on the official page; the deadline on file is January 19, 2027.
Deadline: January 19, 2027
Who can apply: Students with a disability
Last checked: October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-29

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Source: American Foundation for the Blind (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the open date on file is still ahead

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2027 AFB Scholars Program for blind students: STEM; Communications, Arts & Storytelling; Health Care; and Possibilities (community college and first- and second-year undergraduates) pathways. Requirements: legally blind (with verification), accepted or enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, U.S. citizen, minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Applications are open from November 16, 2026 - January 19, 2027. Sources: https://afb.org/scholarships/about and the official 2027 AFB Scholars Program flier (https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2026-09/Digital%202027%20AFB%20Scholars%20Program%20Flier%20-%20Accessible.pdf) (checked 2026-10-29).

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Who can apply

Students with a disability

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Who sponsors AFB Scholars Program (2027-2028)?

American Foundation for the Blind. Official page: https://afb.org/scholarships/about

What is the amount for AFB Scholars Program (2027-2028)?

$8,000–$28,000. Lulu J. Alonso Scholarship Fund, renewable annually: community college $8,000, undergraduate $20,000, graduate $28,000 (official 2027 AFB Scholars Program flier). This is the amount on file.

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What is the status of AFB Scholars Program (2027-2028)?

Opening Soon. Applications open Nov 16, 2026 on the official page; the deadline on file is January 19, 2027.

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