[Ctabs] 2023 National Federation of the Blind of CT Academic Scholarship Program

[llee at nfbct.org]

Please feel free to pass this along to any eligible students! Remember: the
deadline is September 1st!


 







 

2023 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 and service to the community.

 

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-NewslineR faithfully, was always
well-informed and was admired by his many friends.

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

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

 


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, 2023.  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.  ANY FINALISTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR STATE CONVENTION AT
THE HOLIDAY INN IN NEW LONDON ON NOVEMBER 3-5, 2023 INCLUDING ANY CT
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES.




 

 

2023 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 2023-24 _________________________________________________

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.  
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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