The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program
“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 221 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.
In recent years, the program has taken on a more national scope. In 2008, there were 68 applicants from 16 states.
A review of the data acquired since the program’s inception reveals a stunning employment rate of 85% among recipients who are college graduates compared to a national average unemployment rate of 70% for those with blindness or visual impairments.
Click the links below to download the 2010 Scholarship Awards Application and Vision Report. Both forms need to be completed to apply. The deadline for completed applications is May 7, 2010.
