Scholarships
Joan P. Hussey
William F. Lynch Scholarship Fund
Richard A. Perritt Scholarship Fund
Through the generous donation of Joan P. Hussey, the Guild for the Blind offers a learning enrichment scholarship program for students who are blind or visually impaired.
We understand that skills and information must be reinforced for students to master and retain their knowledge. As such, this scholarship is intended to support the efforts of schools by affording children who are blind or visually impaired access to the technology and training required to be successful right in their own homes.
Based on the individual needs of each participant, assistance may be granted on an ongoing, annual basis from early grade school through high school and/or college. Recommendations from parents, eye care professionals, and vision itinerant teachers for specific aids and services are strongly encouraged for us to make the most appropriate recommendations for each recipient.
To be eligible, students must:
" Be enrolled in an Illinois grade school or high school;
" Have been diagnosed by a medical doctor with a visual impairment that requires accommodations within their school environment; and
" Have a family experiencing financial limitations.For more information, please contact Kerry Obrist at the Guild for the Blind at (312) 236-8569 or kerry@guildfortheblind.org.
Joan P. Hussey Application Form
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EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION SCHOLARSHIP CRITERION
The William F. Lynch Scholarship Fund is a financial assistance program established in memory of the Guild's founder, Bill Lynch. To be considered for assistance through this program, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
" Candidates must complete the application and program registration forms as directed
" Candidates must not have a case file with the Division of Rehabilitation Services
" Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or a previous work history in a professional setting
" Candidates must demonstrate the motivation and commitment to working with the Guild staff while pursuing their employment options
" Candidates must be seeking a professional position and have the ability to set career goals to attain this position
" Candidates must have limited financial resources
" Candidates must have the willingness to contribute financially to the program to some degree or to compensate the Guild in other ways such as with volunteer services
" Candidates must agree to attend all appropriate seminars as identified in their Individual Career Plan
" Candidates must demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, and a professional demeanor while attending Guild-sponsored programs
For more information, please contact Kerry Obrist at (312) 236-8569 or kerry@guildfortheblind.org.
William F. Lynch Scholarship Application Form
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NEW VISIONS REHABILITATION PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIONThe William F. Lynch Scholarship Fund is a financial assistance program established in memory of the Guild's founder, Bill Lynch. To be considered for assistance through this program, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
" Candidates must complete the application and program registration forms and return as directed
" Candidates have limited financial resources
" Candidates plan to attend and participate in all program sessions scheduled for the program
For more information, please contact Kathy Austin at (312) 236-8569 or kathya@guildfortheblind.org.William F. Lynch Scholarship Application
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RICHARD A. PERRITT SCHOLARSHIP
CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITYThe Richard A. Perritt Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program for students requiring financial assistance to participate in Guild computer training courses. To qualify, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
" Candidates do not have a case file with the Department of Rehabilitation Services
" Candidates must have a clearly defined goal that computer training can help them achieve
" Candidates must demonstrate the motivation and commitment to working with the Guild and pursuing their educational/training goals
" Candidates have limited financial resources
" Candidates agree to attend all training sessions as identified in their Technology Evaluation while demonstrating regular attendance, punctuality, and a professional demeanor
For more information, please contact David Flament at (312) 236-8569 or davidf@guildfortheblind.org.
Richard A. Perritt Scholarship Application
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Other scholarships for the blind or visually impaired (LINK)
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