The Chicago Lighthouse is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Scholarship Awards. Completed application deadline is March 30th, 2012 by 5 pm.  Applications may be submitted in print or Braille via FedEx, UPS or US Mail with confirmation of delivery.  Completed applications may be dropped off at The Chicago Lighthouse, 1850 W. Roosevelt Road, 60608.  Applications are not accepted via e-mail or fax.

“Being honored with the scholarships from The Chicago Lighthouse had a huge impact on my education.  When the cost of books and tuition seemed like they were climbing out of my reach, the Lighthouse stepped in and allowed me to focus all of my attention on finishing my last two years of school without having to wonder how I was going to pay for it.”

-Ed Dalton
Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Recipient

The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program was established in the Spring of 2004 by a member of The Chicago Lighthouse Board of Directors.  To date, over 150 students have received scholarships to pursue their dreams of a college education.

Scholarship money may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, technology (such as computers and software), readers, books and classroom materials, housing, transportation, and any other educational items approved by the Scholarship Committee.

A review of the data acquired since the program’s inception reveals a stunning employment rate over double the national average for adults who are visually impaired or blind.

Students will need to complete a 2012 Scholarship Application and Vision Report to apply (Vision Report is included in the Application). Click the link below to download the 2012 Scholarship Awards Application.

2012 Scholarship Application

Click here to view our 2011 Scholarship Program Video

For more information, please contact:
Araceli Heredia, Scholarship Coordinator
312-666-1331 ext. 3548
araceli.heredia@chicagolighthouse.org