American Foundation for the Blind - Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
						
For graduate and undergraduate students who are legally blind,
pursuing their studies in the field of rehabilitation and 
education of the visually impaired and blind.

Eligibility: Must be a US citizen, studying in the US, and 
   legally blind. Applicants must submit evidence of financial
   need.

Amount: $2,500     

Application materials: Evidence of blindness, official transcript(s),
    proof of acceptance in an accredited graduate or undergraduate 
    training program in the field of rehabilitation and/or education
    ofpersons who are blind or visually impaired, evidence of 
    economic need, if applicable, three letters of recommendation,
    and a typewritten statement of no more than three double-spaced 
    pages describing educational and personal goals, work experience,
    extra-curricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used.

Deadline: Applications with supporting materials must be submitted
    in print and be postmarked by April 30 (annually).

Contact: American Foundation for the Blind
         11 Penn Plaza Ste 300
         New York, NY 10001
         Tel. (212) 502-7661
         TDD: (212) 502-7662
         Fax (212) 502-7771
         Email: juliet@afb.net
	 TDD: (212) 502-7662	
	

NYU GSAS
Updated 5/26/00 (CAS)
(212) 998-8060
gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                            [dillman]