[Ctabs] [CT-NFB] 2024 NFB of CT Scholarship Program-Another Reminder!

[Justin Salisbury]

Hi everyone,

I want to drop a note to mention how this specific scholarship program has had an incredible and irreplaceable impact on my life. 

The money certainly helped me to graduate from college with less debt than I would have otherwise had, but meeting the National Federation of the Blind was the greatest thing that this scholarship did for me. In our state, we don't have a ton of allies out there telling all blind people to join the NFB, so finding people through this scholarship program is very important. 

That convention weekend changed my life, especially the conversation I had with Al De Lucia about my struggle for accommodations in the college classroom while we stood outside the hotel for our fire drill, the banquet speech from Parnell Diggs about how he was a kid who was told that his career dreams were off-limits, and the conversation that I had after the banquet with Trevor Attenberg, Chris Kuell, and Nathanael Wales. 

I know it can be easy to forward around emails. I don't want to disrupt whatever action plan the affiliate has for spreading the word, but I urge everyone to enthusiastically play your role in making sure that every eligible blind student, like the Justin Salisbury who went to high school in Storrs, learns about this scholarship program and applies. 

Love,

Justin

Justin MH Salisbury, MEd, NOMC, NCRTB
English Pronouns: he/him/his
Phone: 808.797.8606
Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu
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Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:01 PM
To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'; 'Connecticut Association of Blind Students'
Cc: Nathanael T. Wales
Subject: [CT-NFB] 2024 NFB of CT Scholarship Program-Another Reminder!

Another Reminder!

And please feel free to pass this along immediately to anyone who might be interested.

Applicants needing assistance arranging an interview with an affiliate board member should reach out to our outreach office in the next couple of days at:
info at nfbct.org<mailto:info at nfbct.org>
(860) 289-1971


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2024 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.

Steve Famiglietti Memorial Scholarship, 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.
         Woodward Memorial Scholarship, 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.

          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.

         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, 2024.  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 COURTYARD BY MARRIOT IN SHELTON ON NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024 INCLUDING ANY CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES.





2024 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 2024-25 _________________________________________________
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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