[CT-NFB] NFB of CT 2021 Academic Scholarship Program Reminder

Wed Aug 11 17:42:25 UTC 2021

Thanks Deb. Beth 

From: Deb Reed <deb.reed57 at gmail.com> 
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Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] NFB of CT 2021 Academic Scholarship Program Reminder

Right on the application, it states that you do not have to be in Nfb member to apply. Hopefully this is made clear to all students.

Deborah J. Reed

Central Chapter President

NFB of CT

Deb.reed57 at gmail.com <mailto:Deb.reed57 at gmail.com> 

860-378-5370

“Live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.” National Federation Of The Blind 

On Aug 11, 2021, at 1:18 PM, Elizabeth Rival via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Lucia, do we say anywhere that you have to be a member? Maybe they don’t think they can apply without a membership? Beth 

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Subject: [CT-NFB] NFB of CT 2021 Academic Scholarship Program Reminder

Reminder! The deadline for our 2021 NFB of CT scholarship program is September 1st. The information and application form are attached or in the email below. Please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested.

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Subject: National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut 2021 Academic Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut is offering scholarship opportunities for Connecticut’s legally blind college students and high school seniors who will be entering college this fall. Please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested.

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2021 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB of CT) is an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for all blind persons.  In the furtherance of this goal, we have established our scholarship program.  Recipients of NFB of CT scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.  NFB of CT scholarships are judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and financial need.

Howard E. May Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $5000, is given in memory of Howard E. May, the founding president of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.

          Woodward Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $5000, is given in loving memory of Bruce and Betty Woodward for the many ways that they helped improve the lives of blind people in Connecticut.

          C. Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $3000, is given in loving memory by his family and friends. Blind since 18, he ran his own business for many years, read NFB-Newsline® faithfully, was always well-informed and was admired by his many friends.

          Doris Higley Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $2000, is given in loving memory of a friend of Mrs. Higley.

          Zukowski Family Foundation Scholarship, in the amount of $2500. The Zukowski Family Foundation is honored to provide a scholarship for a Connecticut blind student.

Eligibility

All applicants must be (a) legally blind, and (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school in Connecticut.

Deadline – Notification

Completed applications must be submitted by September 1, 2021.  The scholarship committee will review all applications and notify winners during the second week of September.  The scholarships will be presented at the banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention.  ANY WINNERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR STATE CONVENTION ON THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 29 - 31, 2021, INCLUDING ANY CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS ACTIVITIES.

2021 APPLICATION FORM

Please print or type clearly.

Applicant’s Name________________________________________________________

Permanent Address______________________________________________________

_________________________________Telephone_____________________________

Current Address (if different from above)_____________________________________

_________________________________Telephone_____________________________

E-mail address __________________________________________________________

Are you currently enrolled full-time ____ or part-time ____?

College/University Name & City_____________________________________________

Year of Study in 2021-22 _________________________________________________

List Institutions Previously Attended (High School and/or College)

Attach the following documents:

1.	Applicant’s Letter:  Describe your career goals and how our scholarship might help you in achieving them.  Give us a brief biographical sketch – tell us about your academic interests, your extracurricular activities, awards/honors you may have received and any community service you have been involved in.  Also, please describe your financial need.
2.	Two Letters of Recommendation:  From teachers, professors, employers or other professionals who know you well.
3.	Certification of Legal Blindness, or letter from a treating physician confirming legal blindness
4.	Official Academic Transcripts: Post-secondary students should obtain transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
5.	State Officer’s Letter:  A letter from a state officer of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut confirming that you have discussed your application with him or her.  Call our state office for help on this.

Applicant’s Signature_______________________________Date____________

Mail or email your completed application and/or address any questions to:

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

111 Sheldon Road, Unit 420, Manchester, CT 06045

(860) 289-1971

www.nfbct.org <http://www.nfbct.org> 

info at nfbct.org <mailto:info at nfbct.org> 

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