Scholarship Opportunities
The Office of Disability Services' scholarship opportunities are conducted on a yearly basis. Scholarships are not renewable; however, students can reapply each year.
Bobbye Watts Student Emergency Services Scholarship
The Bobbye Watts Student Emergency Services Scholarship eligibility is based on a financial need as the result of an emergency.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled at Texas State University and be considered a full-time student, based on university criteria.
- Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 credit-hours of course work at Texas State, and be considered in good academic standing.
- Applicant must be currently registered with the Office of Disability Services, due to a permanent disability.
- Applicant should have a financial need.
All applicants’ eligibility will be verified by Dean of Students Office.
Jaksa Scholarship
The Blake Edward Jaksa Scholarship has been endowed to assist enrolled Texas State University students who have a severe hearing disorder. Prospects must have a 2.5 GPA and making progress towards a degree. The scholarship is awarded annually. However, if the recipient of the scholarship does not maintain a 2.5 GPA, the spring award will be revoked. The scholarship can be used to pay for tuition, fees or books. Awards are based on documentation of need, academic performance and completeness of the application. Students must submit a completed ODS General Scholarship Application and provide an audio-logical report.
To apply, please complete the online application when available.
Nesenholtz Memorial Scholarship
The Nesenholtz Memorial Scholarship has been endowed to assist enrolled Texas State students with disabilities who have financial need. Preference is given to students with physical impairments and students majoring in history. Students must be enrolled full-time. Applicants must present documentation of a disability to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) if they are not already registered with the office.
To apply, please complete the online application when available.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
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Blind/Low Vision
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American Council of the Blind Scholarship
Link: http://www.acb.org/
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American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships
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Anne Lowe Scholarship
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Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships
Link: http://www.usaba.org
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Austin Council of the Blind College Scholarship
Link: http://acbaustin.org/
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Lighthouse Scholarship Awards Program
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Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award
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NFMC Music for the Blind Composition Awards
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Scheigert Scholarship
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William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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Chronic Health Condition
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General
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Academy of Special Dreams College Scholarship Fund / Working Artists Fund
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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship Program
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Disability Care Center's Scholarships
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Exceptional Nurse Scholarship
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Google Lime Scholarship
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
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National Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities
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War Veterans Scholarship
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Learning Disabilities
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Mental Health Condition
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Physical/Mobility