NDVS/SB Scholarship

The NDSGC, through a partnership with the ND Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB), awards an annual NDVS/SB scholarship. Up to five scholarships, from a collective total of $2,500, will be awarded. The amount and number of scholarships awarded will be determined by the number of eligible applicants.

Funding

• Up to $2,500 per scholarship

Eligibility

The student:

• must be enrolled at an NDSGC Affiliate College or University
• must be a U.S. Citizen
• must be in good academic standing
• must be pursuing a STEM or STEM Education degree
• must be eligible for services from NDVS/SB

Nursing majors are ineligible for NDSGC scholarships, per NASA rules and regulations.

See NDSGC homepage for general eligibility and funding details.

Deadline

• February 15^th

How to Apply

Applications for the ND Vision Services/School for the Blind Scholarship will be evaluated using the following criteria. Please review this information prior to submission.

• Essay addressing the following question, consisting of no more than 500 words: 
  • How has your visual impairment affected your pursuit of a career in a STEM field? Please address how your visual impairment has been potentially both a hindrance and a benefit as you pursue this field.

Complete the application form with essay, and email to estenber@nd.gov, or mail to:

Emily Stenberg Brown
500 Stanford Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203

Contact the NDSGC team or Emily Stenberg Brown with questions.

Past Funding Recipients