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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><h4 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><img width=343 height=142 style='width:3.575in;height:1.4833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DAA784.6794AF10" alt="NFBCT Logo K Rect"></span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h4></div><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><div class=WordSection2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt'>2024 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyTextIndent><span style='font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyTextIndent><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>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 and service to the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Steve Famiglietti Memorial Scholarship</span></u></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, in the amount of $3500, is given in loving memory by his mother. Steve taught many of us in adaptive technology, and contributed to many of our state conventions with technology updates and stories of his favorite hobby, storm chasing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <b><u>Woodward Memorial Scholarship, </u></b>in the amount of $3000, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing> <b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>C. Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship</span></u></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, 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></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <b><u>Zukowski Family Foundation Scholarship, </u></b>in the amount of $2500. The Zukowski Family Foundation is honored to provide a scholarship for a Connecticut blind student.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <u>Doris Higley Memorial Scholarship</u></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, in the amount of $2000, is given in loving memory of a friend of Mrs. Higley.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoBodyText>All applicants must be (a) legally blind, and (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school in Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Deadline – Notification<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Completed applications must be submitted by <b>September 1, 2024.</b> The scholarship committee will review all applications and notify finalists 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. <b><u>ANY FINALISTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR STATE CONVENTION AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOT IN SHELTON ON NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024 INCLUDING ANY CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoHeading8><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeading8>2024 APPLICATION FORM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please print or type clearly</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1>Applicant’s Name________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Permanent Address______________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>_________________________________Telephone_____________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1>Current Address (if different from above) _____________________________________<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>_________________________________Telephone_____________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>E-mail address __________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Are you currently enrolled full-time ____ or part-time ____?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>College/University Name & City_____________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Year of Study in 2024-25 _________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>List Institutions Previously Attended (High School and/or College)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border-top:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:none;padding:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b>Attach the following documents</b>:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoBodyText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><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. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoBodyText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Two Letters of Recommendation</b>: From teachers, professors, employers, or other professionals who know you well.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoBodyText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Certification of Legal Blindness, </b>or letter from a treating physician confirming legal blindness<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoBodyText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Official Academic Transcripts:</b> Post-secondary students should obtain transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoBodyText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><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></li></ol><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText>Applicant’s Signature_______________________________Date____________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'>Mail or email your completed application and/or address any questions to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b>111 Sheldon Road, Unit 420, Manchester, CT 06045<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b>(860) 289-1971<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b>www.nfbct.org<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b>info@nfbct.org<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>