This section contains information about scholarships that are available to blind and partially sighted persons. The WBU has three scholarship programs: (1) the Hermoine Grant Calhoun Scholarship for blind women; (2) the Pedro Zurita Youth Fund; and, (3) the Arne Husveg Development Fund. Guidelines and Application Forms can be downloaded. In addition, information on other available scholarships for blind and partially sighted persons will be added to this section periodically.
(1) Hermoine Grant Calhoun Scholarship Fund
H.G. Calhoun Scholarship Guidelines
Application Form H.G. Calhoun Scholarship Fund
(2) Pedro Zurita Youth Fund
Pedro Zurita Youth Fund Guidelines
Application Form Pedro Zurita Youth Fund
(3) Arne Husveg Development Fund
Arne Husveg Development Fund Guidelines
Application for Arne Husveg Development Fund
(4) Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship
Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship for Blind Women and Girls in Developing Countries
Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship: "The Vicky Prize" for 2011