Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust Grant - Spring Funding

Applicants for the Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust Grant will be required to provide the following:

The applicant must provide proof of Montana citizenship.
The applicant must provide current (within the last 12 months) documentation from a licensed Ophthalmologist or Optometrist testifying to the applicant’s condition as a legally blind, totally blind or visually impaired individual.
For these purposes, the Trust recognizes the World Health Organization classifications of these terms: Visually Impaired: having a best corrected visual acuity of 20/60 or worse in the better eye; Legally Blind: having a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in the better eye or a visual field of less than 20 degrees.
The applicant must demonstrate the intention to pursue educational courses at an accredited college or university or qualified vocational training programs. The applicant is encouraged to provide additional information regarding the specific programs that he/she will pursue and past scholastic records.
A Statement of Need is required as part of the application; applicant may provide evidence of financial need for consideration.