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The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution.
Opportunity Details
The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
If you’re a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, you are encouraged to apply.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria:
GRADE LEVEL
OTHER CATEGORY
STATE
MISCELLANEOUS
Contact OVR at 1-866-375-8264 for documentation stating that you qualify for OVR benefits.
OR
Contact your physician to complete and sign the last page of the BDBG Application (Medical Professional Certification).
Submit your completed 2023-24 application and additional documentation by March 31, 2024.
Apply for Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program