Juliette RP Vision Foundation

Juliette RP Vision Foundation advances support for people affected by low vision and blindness, with a visible emphasis on education, community engagement, and awareness of retinitis pigmentosa. Its scholarship program serves students who are legally blind and are residing in and attending colleges and universities within the United States, including U.S. high school seniors as well as U.S. college or trade school students. The foundation sets a firm annual application deadline of May 1 and requires a complete submission that includes an online application, a doctor’s confirmation of legal blindness, at least one recommendation letter from a teacher or supervisor, and any applicable test scores. The organization’s work is tied directly to vision loss associated with retinitis pigmentosa, which it identifies as a group of inherited diseases that cause retinal degeneration and gradual decline in vision as rods and cones die. That disease focus gives the foundation a clear mission-centered context for its educational and outreach efforts. Beyond scholarships, the foundation highlights grants, resources, and a genetic registry, indicating a broader commitment to support and information for people navigating retinal disease and low vision. Juliette RP Vision Foundation also builds community through events, most notably Night For Sight, presented with awards, dinner, dancing, and a black-tie format, alongside a themed 80’s Prom Night event presence on its site. The foundation is based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with a mailing address at PO Box 44515, Rio Rancho, NM 87174, and it provides direct contact by phone at 888.465.1482 and by email at [email protected]. Taken together, its programs position the foundation as a national-facing support organization rooted in New Mexico and centered on educational opportunity and vision-related advocacy.