Lavelle Fund for the Blind

the brother james kearney scholarship program for the Blind aims to help make quality undergraduate and graduate education affordable for u.s. Residents who are legally Blind and financially needy.by assisting individuals who are legally Blind or visually impaired in attaining quality education, the scholarship program furthers the Fund's exempt purpose by assisting individuals who are legally Blind or visually-impaired live independent and productive lives. the scholarship program is intended to support a legally Blind or visually impaired student's full-time program of study leading to a 4-year (bachelor's) degree or graduate degree program. In 2023, the Fund awarded a total of $215,485 in scholarship grants. the cost of administering the scholarship program was $62,468.

the Lavelle leaders award for higher education students is a one-time only scholarships of $5,000 awarded yearly to two outstanding scholars attending one of our partner colleges and universities. This competitive, merit-based award is open to current college juniors, seniors, or graduate students who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement and whose leadership experience and school, career, or community engagement have made a significant impact. Successful Lavelle leaders award applicants will demonstrate a steadfast pursuit of their goals. During 2023, the Fund awarded 2 $5,000 awards totaling $10,000.

Returned grants used in furtherance of the Fund's exempt purpose.