[Capchapohio] National Convention Scholarships

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> Convention Scholarships Available
> 
> 
> by Allen Harris
> 
> The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund is looking for 
> individuals who can use some financial assistance to attend our 
> national convention in Dallas, Texas. In 2010 our convention will 
> begin on Saturday, July 3, and run through Thursday, July 8. This will 
> be only the second year that we have operated on this abbreviated 
> schedule. The convention is a day shorter than you might expect, 
> ending with the banquet Thursday evening.
> 
> Who is eligible to receive a Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship?
> If you are a member of the National Federation of the Blind, you are 
> eligible to apply. Preference, however, will be given to first-time 
> convention attendees. The scholarship selection committee is able to 
> make an occasional exception, but first-time convention participants 
> are the target group.
> 
> What do I have to do to apply for a Kenneth Jernigan Convention 
> Scholarship?
> You must do the following and are responsible for these application
> requirements:
> 
> 1. Find out who your state NFB president is and get him or her to 
> write a letter of recommendation for you, or you may have a chapter 
> president or other officer write a letter of recommendation, but we 
> must have a letter from a Federation leader who is familiar with you.
> 
> 2. You must write a letter to the Kenneth Jernigan Fund committee 
> expressing the reasons why you want a scholarship. Describe your 
> participation in the Federation and what you think you would get and 
> give to the convention. Please send all information to Allen Harris,
> 5209 Sterling Glen Drive, Pinson, Alabama 35126, or email the 
> information to <allen.harris at dwx.com> or <joy.harris at dwx.com>.
> 
> 3. You must register for and attend the entire convention, including 
> the banquet.
> 
> What else must I do to insure that my application will be considered?
> We must receive all of the following:
> 1. Your full name
> 2. Your address
> 3. Your telephone numbers (home, business, cell) 4. Your email address 
> (If you have one) 5. Your state president's name and the name of your 
> local chapter, if you attend one All applications must be received by 
> April 14, 2010.
> 
> How do I get my scholarship funds?
> You will get a debit card at the convention loaded with the amount of 
> your scholarship award. The times and locations to pick up your debit 
> card will be listed in the notice you receive if you are a scholarship 
> winner. The committee is not able to provide funds before the 
> convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to assist by 
> advancing funds you can pay back when you receive your scholarship.
> 
> When will I know if I have been selected as a Kenneth Jernigan 
> Scholarship winner?
> The committee makes every effort to notify scholarship winners by May 
> 15, but you must do several things to be prepared to attend if you are
> chosen:
> 
> 1. You must make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you 
> from attending, you can cancel your reservation.
> 
> 2. You will receive a letter with the convention details which should 
> answer many of your questions. It is also helpful to find a mentor 
> from your chapter or affiliate to act as a friend and advisor during 
> the convention. Although you will not know officially whether or not 
> you have been selected until mid-May, you must make plans to attend 
> and then adjust your plans accordingly.
> 
> This past summer in Detroit the Jernigan Fund scholarship committee 
> awarded seventy Kenneth Jernigan Scholarships. The average grant was 
> $600. You can include in your letter to the committee any extenuating 
> circumstances which the committee may choose to take into consideration.
> Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first convention 
> and join several thousand other blind Federationists in the most 
> important meeting of the blind in the world.
> 
> If you have questions or need additional information, call Allen 
> Harris at (205) 520-9979 or email him at <allen.harris at dwx.com>. You 
> may also email Joy Harris at <joy.harris at dwx.com>. We look forward to 
> seeing you in Dallas.
> 
> 
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