[Iabs-talk] Fwd: 2015 Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Application

[Denise Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want



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> From: Araceli Heredia <Araceli.Heredia at CHICAGOLIGHTHOUSE.ORG>
> To: "disabilities at iit.edu" <disabilities at iit.edu>
> Subject: 2015 Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Application
> Date: January 22, 2015 at 3:29:27 PM CST
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> I’m happy to announce the release of our application for the 2015-2016 Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Awards.  Following is a link to our scholarship application.http://chicagolighthouse.org/programs-and-services/youth-transition-services/-chicago-lighthouse-scholarship-program <http://chicagolighthouse.org/programs-and-services/youth-transition-services/-chicago-lighthouse-scholarship-program>
> I am also attaching it to this email.  Applications are accepted via e-mail ONLY. Only approved supplements will be accepted by regular mail. Postsecondary students of all ages who are blind or visually impaired are welcome to apply for Lighthouse scholarships, including those pursuing two-year, undergraduate, graduate and advanced degrees as either full-time or part-time students.  Although applicants from anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, priority will now be given to local applicants, that is, those who are from or are attending school in Illinois or the greater Chicago area.  Please know in order to receive a scholarship; you must be able to attend the scholarship ceremony. This year’s scholarship ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 2:00 P.M.
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> A completed application includes:
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> ü Completed Application (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment)
> ü Personal essay (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment)
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> ü Eye Report (This document MUST be mailed)
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> ü 2 Letters of Recommendation (Please have the individuals writing the letters of recommendation send it to the scholarship coordinator’s email as a Microsoft Word attachment.) Araceli.Heredia at chicagolighthouse.org <mailto:Araceli.Heredia at chicagolighthouse.org>
> ü Financial Statement of Need (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment)
> ü Official Transcripts from the school you are currently attending. (This document MUST be mailed).
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> Each of these items is discussed in more detail on the Scholarship Application.  The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year is March 27th, 2015 by 5:00 P.M. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  You may also feel free to share this information with others who may not have access to email.
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> Please submit your completed application to: Scholarship Coordinator, Araceli Heredia
> 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd
> Chicago, IL 60608      
> Ph: 312.666.1331 ext 3548
> Email: Araceli.Heredia at chicagolighthouse.org <mailto:Araceli.Heredia at chicagolighthouse.org>
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> Araceli Heredia, MA,CRC, LPC
> Vocational Evaluator, Customer Service Trainer,  Youth and Scholarship Coordinator | Employment Services
> Phone: 312.666.1331 ext 3548
> araceli.heredia at chicagolighthouse.org <mailto:araceli.heredia at chicagolighthouse.org>
> The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
> 1850 West Roosevelt Road | Chicago, IL 60608
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