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<h4>Hi all,</h4><div>Below is our 2016 academic scholarship form. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested that is not on our listserv. I'm also attaching it as a Word document.</div><div><br></div><div>Lucia</div><div><br></div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>2016 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span> </span></b></div><div class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span>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.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoBodyText2"><i><span>JOINTLY FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION
OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT AND THE JOHN A. COCCOMO, SR. FOUNDATION<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoBodyText2"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><u><span>Howard E. May Memorial
Scholarship</span></u></b><span>, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> <b><u>Jonathan
May Memorial Scholarship</u></b>, in the amount of $4000, is given in memory of
Jonathan May who was widely known for his dedication and his leadership, both
in Connecticut and the nation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> <b><u>Mary
Main Memorial Scholarship</u></b>, in the amount of $3000, is given in memory
of Mary Main, inspired leader and founder of the Stamford Chapter of the
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><h5><i><span>FUNDED
BY FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CT<o:p></o:p></span></i></h5><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> <b><u>C.
Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship</u></b>, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><h2>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></h2><div class="MsoBodyText">All applicants
must be (a) legally blind, and (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school
in Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><span> </span></div><h2>Deadline – Notification<o:p></o:p></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Completed applications must be submitted by
September 15, 2016. The scholarship
committee will review all applications and notify winners during the second
week of October. The scholarships will
be presented at the banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut State Convention. <b><u>ALL
WINNERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR CONVENTION ON NOVEMBER 4-6, 2016, IN SHELTON
INCLUDING OUR CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS MEETING.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div><div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span> </span></b></div><div class="MsoHeading8">2016 APPLICATION FORM<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>Please print or type clearly</span></b><span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><h1>Applicant’s
Name________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></h1><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Permanent
Address______________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>_________________________________Telephone_____________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><h1>Current Address (if different
from above)_____________________________________<o:p></o:p></h1><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>_________________________________Telephone_____________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>E-mail address
__________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Currently enrolled full-time:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>College/University Name &
City_____________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Year of Study in 2016-17: ____Freshman ____Sophomore
____Junior ____Senior<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Graduate Student:
Year__________ Professional
Student: Year__________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>List Institutions Previously Attended (High School
and/or College):<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div>
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><b>Attach the
following documents</b>:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Applicant’s Letter</b>:
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.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Two Letters of Recommendation</b>:
From teachers, professors, employers or other professionals who know you
well.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Official academic transcripts:</b> Post secondary students should obtain
transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. High school seniors should obtain them from
current and any previous high school attended.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span> </span><!--[endif]--><b>State Officer’s Letter</b>: 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.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText">Applicant’s
Signature_______________________________Date____________<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center">Mail your completed application and/or
address any questions to:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center"><b>National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center"><b>477 Connecticut Boulevard, Suite 217<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center"><b>East Hartford, CT 06108<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoBodyText" align="center"><b>(860) 289-1971<o:p></o:p></b></div><div>
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