The The Lighthouse for the Blind (ETLB) Scholarship Program is a special program established by the ETLB Board of Directors in 2009. The program is funded by Horizon Industries, the manufacturing division of the The Lighthouse for the Blind which employs people who are blind or severely visually impaired.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to provide scholarship assistance to eligible blind persons and their dependents as defined by the Internal Revenue Service who are residents of the 46 counties of East Texas enrolled or seeking enrollment in regionally accredited post -secondary institutions.
The ETLB scholarship program may cover the cost of tuition, books and mileage. Funds may be used for attendance at a fully regionally-accredited institution of higher education, or to any professionally-accredited, post-secondary vocational training program. TSI-status for technical/ vocational programs is determined by the admission standards of the particular institution. Scores from THEA or a state recognized qualifying examination may be submitted.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Legally blind or a qualified dependent.
- A resident of Texas.
- Attend an accredited college or university in Texas.
- Provide documentation of meeting all of the admission requirements of the chosen school.
Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application due June 30
- Transcript due July 31
- Spring Semester
- Application due November 15
- Transcript due December 31
- Summer Semester
- Application due April 15
- Transcript due May 30
If you wish to print and mail in this application, you may do so by downloading the application here.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us with the following information
Email: scholarships@tylerlighthouse.org
Call: 1-888-565-ETLB
Fax: 903.595.6463
Mail: Scholarships The Lighthouse for the Blind 727 E. Front Street Ste.2 Tyler, TX 75702
