Scholarships for Disabled Students

• Disaboom! Disability Scholarships
• Disability Information & Referral Academic Scholarships
• Easter Seal Society of Iowa Disability Scholarship
• National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
  The scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2009, 5:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (4:00pm Central Daylight Time).
• Opportunities for the Blind Inc.
  These grants provide financial assistance with tuition, books, and supplies for legally blind USA citizens of working age who are pursuing an accredited post-secondary education. Only assistance not provided by your state agency for the blind is considered. The "ideal" applicant is someone who, through his/her prior accomplishments, exhibits a high probability of success. Those who have already demonstrated their own individual initiative and received recognition or support from other is also a plus. All prospective applicants must first submit an Eligibility Form or call 800-884-1990 to schedule an Eligibility Interview.
  • Deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 1
  • Contact Opportunities for the Blind Inc. for award amounts
  • Opportunities for the Blind Inc.
    PO Box 510
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
    800-884-1990
    OppBlind@yahoo.com
• Quota International of Waterloo, Inc.
  3 - $1000 scholarships awarded
  Deadline: March of each year.
  For more information or an application, please contact Liz Poole at lizpoole@cfu.net, 319-268-1321, or 603 Franklin St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
• Scholarships available through Hawkeye Community College Foundation
  • Travis Wittmayer Scholarship
  • Cedar Valley Civitan Club Scholarship
  • Jimmie Robinson Scholarship
  • Apply online

Student Disabilities Services

Student Services
Upper Level - Hawkeye Center
319-296-4014 or 800-670-4769 ext. 1368
mklein@hawkeyecollege.edu