Grants & Scholarships

Personnel Preparation Scholarship

A $500 scholarship, awarded on a yearly basis, for an Ohio resident who is attending college and majoring in a field related to visual impairments.

David H. Newmeyer Member Grant

The purpose of this grant is to provide up to four (4) $250 grants per fiscal year to AERO members currently involved in the education and/or rehabilitation of persons who are blind and/or visually impaired.

Personnel Preparation Scholarship Application

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2022.

AERO Division Grant

AERO allocates $750 per year for Division specific workshops, presentations, and/or Division Day speakers. If you have an idea for using these funds, please read through the Division Funding document. Division Chairs must complete the application to request these funds and agree to provide the needed documentation.