WCB Scholarships
By providing financial support to qualified legally blind Washington residents, Washington Council of the Blind:
- supports their personal growth and realization of educational goals
- increases the visibility of legally blind students on campuses
- promotes the development of future leaders in our communities
Scholars continue to make a difference
Did you know that WCB has awarded more than $141,000 to scholarship winners in just the last 6 years? Since 2019, forty individuals have applied for and received scholarship awards. Since our scholarship endowment was created in 1999, WCB has been committed to supporting blind and low vision Washingtonians in their educational aspirations.
2026 Washington Council of the Blind Scholarships
The application process is now open! Gather your documents and apply online if you’re eligible!
Legally blind individuals residing in Washington State who are attending college, university, or trade/vocational school for the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to apply for a scholarship. (Residency must be for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.)
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Interested applicants should complete the 2026 WCB Scholarship application online fom and submit all required supporting documents before the June 30 deadline.