About the Scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate students who are legally blind are eligible for this award. Students must be majoring in engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or life sciences; and must enroll full time. Application requirements for the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship are:EssayRecommendation letterApplication formOfficial TranscriptProof of blindness

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Must be legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye). Must major in engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or life sciences.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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