Anne Lowe Scholarship

Applicants will be notified in June 2026 whether or not they have been awarded the Anne Lowe Scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year. Recipients will also be sent a verification form to submit to their financial advisor before funds are sent directly to the school.

Requirements

• Legal blindness
  • According to the American Foundation for the Blind, "Legal blindness is a level of vision loss that has been legally defined to determine eligibility for benefits. The clinical diagnosis refers to a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the best possible correction and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or less. Often, people who are diagnosed with legal blindness still have some usable vision."
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
• Currently registered as a full-time student in undergraduate or graduate studies
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.

For Consideration, Applicants Must Provide

• Complete the online application 
• Upload the financial budget for the student
• Upload a doctor's note of legal blindness
• A written essay that includes background, achievements, educational goals, and life goals
• Recent photo
• Three (3) letters of recommendation dated in the last six months (non-family members only). Examples of acceptable letters include paraeducator, guidance counselor, teacher, principal, or pastor.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Required if you are awarded a scholarship)