Scholarships & Grants

AZ AER has 3 types of financial support opportunities for members or individuals with visual impairments sponsored by members. 

STUDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP: $500 scholarship for an outstanding student with visual impairment to support attendance at a college or university.

Student Merit Application (.pdf format)

Student Merit Application (Accessible .txt format)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500 scholarship for AZ AER member seeking continuing educational opportunities in the field of visual impairment and blindness to support attendance at a collefe or university.

Professional Scholarship Application (Word .doc format)

Professional Scholarship Application (Accessible .txt format)

PROFESSIONAL MINI GRANT: Up to $500 for an AZ AER member to utilize for professional growth (e.g., attendance at a workshop/conference, bringing in a speaker for a specialization group (e.g., O&M), development of a newsletter).

Professional Mini Grant Application (Word .doc format)

Professional Mini Grant Application (Accessible .txt format)

CONSUMER GRANT: Up to $500 for an AZ AER member to use in an activity / event for individuals with visual impairments (e.g., a workshop for consumers, class, trip).

Consumer Grant Application (Word .doc format)

Consumer Grant Application (Accessible .txt format)