AER proudly offers two scholarships, named in honor of William & Dorothy Ferrell. The scholarships are awarded in the even number years.

For a copy of the scholarship application form use the link below in the Scholarship Application section.

1. Applicants for the Ferrell Scholarship must be legally blind. The definition of legal blindness is a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.
2. Applicants for the scholarships must be studying at the post-secondary level for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
3. Applications must be received in the AER central office by April 15 of even numbered years (i.e., 2000, 2002, 2004, etc.). Scholarships are awarded in conjunction with AER’s biennial international conference, which is held during the summer of the even numbered years.

Ferrell Scholarship -- The Ferrell Scholarship, of $500, is awarded to two selected applicants who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Use this link to go to the application form or contact the AER office at:

E-mail: aer@aerbvi.org 

Phone: ext. 201 at (toll-free) 877-492-2708 or 703-671-4500

Mail: AER
        Suite 440
       1703 N. Beauregard Street
       Alexandria, VA 22311-1717

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