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The R.L. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson, and Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$7,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Foundation for the Blind

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).
  3. Must be a female.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  5. Must pursue a four-year degree in music.
  6. Must be an undergraduate student.
  7. Must be enrolled full time.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: U.S. female undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in music are eligible for this award. Students must be legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).

Application requirements for the The R.L. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson, and Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Proof of blindness
  • Music performance
Additional Information: Students will only be considered for the scholarships that they select on the application. The Scholarship Committee will review only those applications that are complete with supporting documents and meet all scholarship requirements.

Award Amount: $2,000 to $7,500  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $7,500.

About American Foundation for the Blind:
Contact Information: Attn: Tara Annis ,American Foundation for the Blind
Address: 1000 Fifth Ave. Suite 350 Huntington, West Virginia 25701
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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