Applicants should indicate requests as soon as possible each semester. Typically, scholarships are granted to help defray Braille printing, reader services and extraordinary expenses related to loss of sight. Bertha Pasternak Feldman Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to one Temple University student who attended the Widener Memorial School in Philadelphia. The choice of a recipient by DRS Scholarship Committee is made in conjunction with recommendations from the Widener Memorial School staff. Selection is made on criteria of evidence of hard work and determination.
Funds are payable over two semesters.
In addition, DRS hosts special program recruitment efforts annually. In addition to state and federal grants, students in need of financial assistance may consider exploring the possibility of requesting sponsorship from a disability-based rehabilitation agency. CAP helps clients understand the rehabilitation process, exploring concerns regarding support programs and pursing an appeal or other legal remedies.