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dale schoettler scholarship for visually impaired students california 2023/2024
The Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students was established in 1991 by Mr. Schoettler, who was a successful businessman from Mountain View, California and blind the last eight years of his life.
However, Thirty-nine (39) scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants must:
- Currently have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale during the academic year in which the award is received.
- However, Be currently enrolled in 6.1 units or more as a CSU undergraduate or graduate student in any major field and must remain enrolled in 6.1 units or more during the academic year in which the award is received.
- Have a visual disability and provide verification from a medical health professional. Which includes the best corrected visual acuity notations. (Please note that the disability must be such that it impedes the educational process and necessitates accommodations, support services, or programs.)
SYSTEMWIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| Scholarship Name | Dale M. Schoettler |
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| Description | The Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students was established in 1991 by Mr. Schoettler, who was a successful businessman from Mountain View, California and blind the last eight years of his life. |
| Amount | Up to $10,000 |
| Criteria | Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
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| Application Process | To be considered for the Schoettler Scholarship, students must submit the following documents in one email to: [email protected] by 5pm on April 13, 2023. In the subject heading type: [Student Last Name, Student First Name] – Schoettler Award
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| Deadline | Ongoing |
Cont
Applications are available through the campus Financial Aid Office. However, Financial Aid Offices should provide information about the availability of this scholarship to the Disabled Student Services Office. Moreover, Each campus may nominate as many candidates as they would like for consideration for the scholarships. However, Students who have previously been nominated and/or awarded the Schoettler scholarship may continue to apply each year they meet the qualifications.
Completed applications submitted by the campus Financial Aid Office to the CSU Foundation. Which must include the following:
- Scholarship Applicant Information form
- Medical health professional’s verification of visual disability, which includes the best corrected visual acuity notations using the “Confirmation of Visual Disability” form
- Moreover, A brief Personal Statement describing their background, personal achievements, challenges they have encountered, educational pursuits and goals and aspirations for the future
- A completed Application Checklis
