DRC Dr. Fareed Haj Scholarship Endowment

The Dr. Fareed Haj Scholarship Endowment is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in or accepted for admission to FIU who are blind or visually impaired.

Eligibility Requirements for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in or accepted for admission to FIU.

1. Recipients must be blind or visually impaired.
2. Scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
3. Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7.

Selection Criteria:
The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and civic engagement. Financial Need will also be considered.

Application Materials
Each applicant must submit:

1. A completed application form
2. Documentation Affirming that the applicant is blind or visually impaired

About Dr. Fareed Haj
Dr. Haj was known for his huge heart and was an example of service to family and the community. As a small child in Palestine, Dr. Haj contracted trachoma, caused by a bacterium that attacks the eyes, which left him blind. Throughout his life he developed an affinity for helping others like himself. As a young man, Dr. Haj won a scholarship to study in New York. This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Haj’s lifelong journey and to provide a chance at a successful life for others by opening the door to Higher Education.