Scholarship Overview

Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students is applicable to only Masters,Bachelors only. This is a merit-based scholarship. Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students award up to USD 10000 each year to various international students. The number of students to be awarded this scholarship 44 each year. All international students irrespective of their countries can apply for a Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in California State University - Chico Campus in USA

• Computer Engineering BS
  Computer Science BS
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering BS
  Mechanical Engineering BS
• Economics BA
  Computer Science MS
• Mechatronic Engineering BS
  Biological Sciences BS
• Mathematics BS
  Master of Science in Biological Sciences
• Chemistry BS
  Physics BS
• Psychology BA
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Computer Animation and Game Development BS
  Master of Science in Environmental Science
• Civil Engineering BS
  Computer Information Systems BS
• Master of Arts in Political Science

• All Programs

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 10,000 => Rs 8,36,400

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.27 (last updated 25th November 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• Forty-four (44) scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded for the academic year

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 44

• Forty-four (44) scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded for the academic year.

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

• For candidates with disabilities only

• Applicants must 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.)

Eligibility

• Applicants must:
  • 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.
  • Applicants must 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.

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Process:

• Contact the campus financial aid office. Financial aid offices should provide information about the availability of this scholarship to the services for students with disabilities office. Campuses may nominate as many candidates as they like. 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 must include the following:

  • A medical health professional’s verification of visual disability, which includes the best corrected visual acuity notations using the “Confirmation of Visual Disability” form. A copy of the form can be requested through the campus financial aid and scholarship office, or by contacting scholarships@calstate.edu. 
  • A personal statement (300 word count for each):
    • What experience has impacted your personal growth?
    • Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
    • Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
    • Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped other in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. Contact the financial aid department at your campus.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).