[Ctabs] Only About 2 Weeks Left! 2026 Scholarship Information and Application

Mon Aug 17 01:27:04 UTC 2026

Attention Blind and Low Vision Students!

There are only about 2 weeks left to submit an application for our National
Federation of the Blind of Connecticut academic scholarships! The deadline
is September 1. One of the items you'll need to arrange is an interview with
our affiliate president, Maryanne Melley or her designee; please contact her
or our outreach office at (860) 289-1971 to get this scheduled while you
finalize your application. The application has been provided in the body of
this email and attached as a word document as well. If you have any
questions about applying, please just reach out on this listserve or to
Maryanne, our outreach office, or me directly:

ntwales at omsoft.com

Please don't delay any longer applying!

2026 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.

          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. Because we recognize that
employment, family caregiving, and ongoing medical care, concurrent with
post-secondary enrollment, can contribute to a need for students to carry a
part-time course load, this scholarship may be awarded to an applicant
enrolled part-time who meets all other eligibility requirements.

Additional scholarships may be awarded as funds and opportunity are
available.

Eligibility

All applicants must be (a) legally blind, and (b) a Connecticut resident or
attending school in-person in Connecticut.

Deadline - Notification

Completed applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026.  The
scholarship committee will review all applications and notify finalists
around September 30.  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 HILTON GARDEN
INN IN GLASTONBURY ON THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 6, 7 & 8, 2026 INCLUDING ANY
CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES.

2026 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 2026-27 _________________________________________________

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. You need not wait until
spring term transcripts are available to apply now; you may submit spring
term transcripts separately when available, and we will contact you if they
remain missing and are needed closer to the application deadlined.

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 her or him.  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

Info at nfbct.org

Have a great day, 

Christina Thompson 

Outreach Director

National Federation of the Blind CT

111 Sheldon Rd. Unit 420

Manchester, CT 06045

(860)289-1971

cthompson at nfbct.org

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