[Fopbc] Fwd: 2010 Student Scholarship Application

[Lenora Marten]

Dear NFBF Family,

lease find attached and below the NFBF 2010 Student Scholarship
pplication. I am asking each of you to do everything possible to spread the
ord to qualified high school seniors and college students. This is a
rogram that benefits not only scholarship winners but the NFBF as well
ince it is a way of recruiting enthusiastic new members. 

f you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at my
ome (386) 677-6886. 

an will be posting the scholarship application on our NFBF web site very
oon. 

hank you in advance for your cooperation and enthusiastic support. 

athy Davis
FBF Scholarship Chair


ATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT
NFBF NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
 
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFBF) is now accepting
tudent scholarship applications for 2010. Recipients will receive their
cholarships at the 2010 NFBF State Convention scheduled for the Memorial
ay Weekend:  May 28 (Friday), May 29 (Saturday), May 30 (Sunday), and May
1 (Monday).  The Convention will take place in Orlando, Florida, at:
 
International Palms Resort and Conference Center
6515 International Drive

rlando, FL 32819

800) 354-8332 or (407) 351-3500
 
 
Qualified high school seniors and college students should complete the NFBF
cholarship Application Form in Microsoft Word format and return to: 
 
Ms. Kathy Davis
Scholarship Chairperson
kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
121 Deer Lake Circle
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Home Phone:  (386) 677-6886
Cellphone: (386) 453-1195
 
 
NOTE:  Please ask that your letters of recommendation and transcripts also
e sent by email to Ms. Davis.  
 
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida 2010 Scholarship Program
onsists of awards totaling $6,000, which are offered to outstanding
tudents who are enrolled in academic education beyond the high school
evel.  The NFB of Florida will award one scholarship for $2,000, one in the
mount of $1500, and two in the amount of $1250. To qualify, students must
e legally blind, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70, and
ttend the entire State Convention. In addition, all scholarship applicants
ust provide official transcripts and complete all components of the
cholarship form. Winners will have their ground transportation, convention
egistration and banquet fees, as well as room and board, covered by the
FBF state affiliate. Applications are due to Ms. Davis no later than April
5, 2010. 
 
 
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA (NFBF)
2010 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
 
FULL NAME:


ADDRESS:






TELEPHONE NUMBER DAYTIME:


EVENINGS & WEEKENDS:


EMAIL:


EDUCATION: 
Name of college you are attending or to which you have been accepted: 
 




ACADEMIC MAJOR:




NUMBER OF COLLEGE CREDITS COMPLETED:


CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE:


COLLEGE-RELATED ACTIVITIES & HONORS:  
 






NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:


HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE:


HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & HONORS:




 
PERSONAL: 
HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:  
 






 
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 
 






  
On a separate page, please describe why you believe you should be selected
s an NFBF scholarship winner, including accomplishments and aspects of your
ersonality that the scholarship committee should consider.
 
Are you an active client of the Division of Blind Services? Yes ____No ____ 
 
If "yes," please give the name and telephone number of your DBS Counselor: 
 


 
Are you an active member of the National Federation of the Blind? Yes ___ No
_ 
 
If "yes," please provide your Chapter's name.


Have you ever attended an NFBF state convention? Yes _____No_____ 
 
Have you ever attended a national NFB convention? Yes _____No_____ 
 
Please provide at least two letters of support along with a current
ranscript. 
 
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is changing what it means to be
lind through promoting EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITY AND SECURITY for blind people
f all ages.
 
 

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