How To Apply
We are currently closing the gap, by assisting legally blind students to fulfill their goals and awarding scholarships to students that desire a higher education and that is not limited to traditional undergraduate studies. We support students pursing trade school as well as graduate studies. If students have a goal, we would love to help them achieve it!
Scholarship Award
The Alice Givens Jones Foundation (AGJF) provides scholarships of $1,000 annually to visually impaired students showing leadership potential and demonstrating academic excellence.
By applying for the scholarship you are agreeing to allow the AGJF to release your name and photo as an applicant, and attend our annual scholarship gala. Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2024 to be considered for the AGJF scholarship.
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ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for an AGJF Scholarship an applicant must:
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Be a current graduating visually impaired high school senior or current college student.
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Plan to attend an accredited institution within the United States.
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Show leadership potential.
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Demonstrate a dedication to your education.
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Present a doctor’s certification as evidence of visual impairment.
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Must be present to accept the award at the Annual AGJF Scholarship Gala.
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Deadline to apply is July 7th.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
The required components of the AGJF application are:
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Submit a completed online application.
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One letter of recommendation submitted via email from a recent or current instructor.
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Certified transcript from the school you are currently attending and emails are accepted.
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Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school
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Autobiographical sketch.
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Professional headshot of yourself submitted via email.