[Community-service] first time national convention first time goers.

[Darian Smith]

in  addition to what has  already been said, I would say that it would be a helpful thing to be active in your chapter/affiliate.  The  you never know what  funding is   available in state, and they like to make sure the money is going to good use on a person who’s seriously interested in taking  advantage of   all that there is to offer  regarding convention.
 
> On Nov 13, 2014, at 5:04 AM, Cindy Ray via Community-service <community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You can apply for a Jernigan Scholarship when the time comes. They don't
> fully fund your trip, but they give a sizable amount toward the trip. You
> have to request a scholarship (Jernigan Scholarship) and I think your
> president may have to write a letter for you. There is information about it
> at their web site.
> Cindy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jordan Mirander via Community-service
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:14 PM
> To: community-service
> Subject: [Community-service] first time national convention first time
> goers.
> 
> Does the National Federation of the Blind provide financial assistance to
> those who have never been to the nation convention before, but would like to
> go, but is not enrolled in school full time?
> 
> --
> JORDAN XAVIER MIRANDER
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