Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN) awards scholarships to qualified blind students in Nebraska. Scholarship recipients are recognized during the NFBN State Convention Awards Banquet, one of the premier events of the weekend. It is a proud moment for our Federation family as we celebrate students who are building strong futures through academic excellence, leadership, and service.

Scholarships

• First place: $1,500 scholarship from the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska.
• Two additional scholarships awarded by the Omaha and Lincoln chapters and the Nebraska Association of Blind Students.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• A legally blind resident of Nebraska
• Enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program beginning in fall 2026, and
• Able to attend the NFBN State Convention April 30 to May 3, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska.

Deadline

All applications and supporting materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Time on March 1, 2026.

Questions

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Bob Burns, NFBN Scholarship Chair
(402) 210-5750
scholarship@ne.nfb.org