American Foundation for the Blind - Frederick A. Downes Scholarship The Frederick A. Downes AFB Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a course of study leading to a profession or vocation. Eligibility: Applicant must be a US citizen 22 years of age or younger. Candidates must provide evidence of legal blindness. Amount: $2500 Deadline: Applications with supporting materials must be submitted in print and be postmarked by April 30, 1998. Contact: American Foundation for the Blind 11 Penn Plaza Ste 300 New York, NY 10001 Tel. (212) 502-7661 TDD: (212) 502-7662 NYU GSAS Added 3/98 (CAS) (212) 998-8060 gigsGSAS@nyu.edu [downes]