Keith Sargent Scholarship for the Mobility, Visual and Hearing Disabled

Recipients shall have a documented disability and shall have established eligibility with the Office of Student Disability Resources. Recipients shall have completed 24 credit hours. Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Preference shall be given to students with severe mobility, visual or hearing disabilities. Scholarship may be renewed for an additional two (2) years so long as recipients continue to meet stated criteria.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Scholarships offered through Student Accessibility Services (SAS) are only available to students with a documented disability and those who have established eligibility with the SAS Office. Are you currently registered and receiving services through Student Accessibility Services?
  2. This scholarship is intended for students who have a vision, mobility, or hearing disability. Do you have a vision, mobility, or hearing disability?
  3. Please respond to the questions below that best express your situation (Applicants are not required to answer all questions, but must answer at least one)
    • Can you talk about the hurdles you've encountered due to your vision, mobility, or hearing disability, and the steps you've taken to overcome these challenges and achieve your goals?
    • Describe the ways in which your diagnosis of a vision, mobility, or hearing disability has affected your daily life, and the strategies you've employed to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.
    • In what ways has your disability shaped your perspective and experiences in life?
  4. Please describe the ways in which this scholarship will provide financial support and assist you in pursuing your educational goals, especially in light of the impact of your disability.