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Friday, March 14, 2014

Scholarship Application is due March 28, 2014 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

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The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired


The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Application is due 2 weeks from today! Postsecondary students of all ages who are blind or visually impaired are welcome to apply for Lighthouse scholarships, including those pursuing two-year, undergraduate, graduate and advanced degrees as either full-time or part-time students. Although applicants from anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, priority will now be given to local applicants, that is, those who are from or are attending school in Illinois or the greater Chicago area. Please find the application attached to this email.

When submitting application materials, students should be sure to include:
1. A completed application
2. A personal essay
3. Personal statement of financial need
4. A completed vision report
5. Official transcripts from the most recent academic year
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation
Each of these items is discussed in more detail on the Scholarship Application.
The application deadline for the 2014-2015 school year is March 28, 2014.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Araceli Heredia if you have any questions or concerns, (312) 666-1331 ext 3548 or araceli.heredia@chicagolighthouse.org


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