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Fatima H. Shousher Educational Award

A woman with glassesThe Fatima H. Shousher Educational Award was created in 2014 by the Shousher family to honor Fatima Shousher, educator, advocate and role model for area students who are visually impaired.

Born with a vision impairment and diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) as a teenager, Fatima has never allowed her vision loss to deter her from achieving her goals in life. In 1989, Ms. Shousher began her career with Toledo Public Schools where she has served as primary educator, resource instructor, advocate and role model.

Most of her career has been spent at Rogers High School where she focused on the academic needs of students with severe vision impairments.

The annual $500 award recognizes an outstanding college student who is blind or visually impaired.

2024 Fatima Shousher Educational Fund Application – Fillable Form

Award Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be between 18 and 30 years old
  • Have a vision impairment with best corrected vision of 20/70 or worse in the better eye
  • Be a resident of  Northwest Ohio
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or above
  • Be enrolled in a higher education institution

2024 Dates & Deadlines

  • Application Process Opens: February 16, 2024
  • Application Deadline:  May 31, 2024
  • Award Announced: June 15, 2024
  • Award Presentation: Summer 2024

Questions

Complete and submit the form below, email info@sightcentertoledo.org, or call 419-720-3937 x 3804.