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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Attention All Blind Students:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are only 18 days left before March 31, the deadline for the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program for 2024! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win $8,000…and all that the NFB has to offer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please complete your application through:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/">https://scholarships.nfb.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You will need a letter of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay. If you haven’t already, please start preparing these now! You will also need to schedule an interview with myself, acting for President Maryanne Melley; I may delegate your interview to one of my fellow affiliate board members. The best way to reach me is at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:ntwales@omsoft.com">ntwales@omsoft.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you’re not a blind student but know one, please pass this message on to them, especially if they are from Connecticut or are attending college here.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. And don’t hesitate any longer applying!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nathanael Wales<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>