[Mi-abs] Fwd: [Nfbnet-students-list] THE 2016 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW LIVE!

[Michigan Association of Blind Students]

Hi everyone,

Below you will find info on our national scholarship program. I highly recommend that everyone who is eligible apply for this wonderful scholarship. If you have any questions or need help with your letters of recommendation or essay, please feel free to email me.


Michigan Association of Blind Students
students at nfbmi.org
www.facebook.com/MIBlindStudents

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> From: Kathryn Webster via Nfbnet-students-list <nfbnet-students-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 1, 2015 at 8:17:55 PM EST
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-students-list] THE 2016 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW LIVE!
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> Good evening NABS members and leaders:
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>                 Are you legally blind?
> Do you reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico?
> Are you pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study at a U.S. institution in the 2016 scholastic year?
> Are you available to attend the entire NFB National Convention in Orlando, FL from June 30-July 5?
> Are you eager to meet Federation leaders and network with some of the brightest, most passionate mentors out there?
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> If you said yes to all of these questions, then I strongly encourage you to apply to our 2016 National Scholarship Program!
> To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships ranging in value of $3,000 to $12,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
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> As a 2013 scholarship recipient, I can honestly say that I spent a week with remarkable people, interacted with blind students and professionals from all over the country, and found a family that I am ever so grateful to have. The experience is one you will never forget. I personally encourage each of you to take advantage of this. Beyond the much needed financial support, the relationships gained are invaluable. Like Chairperson Patti Chang always says: “There is truly only one way to win an NFB scholarship: that is to apply.”
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> Visit our website at http://www.nfb.org/scholarships <http://www.nfb.org/scholarships> to begin your application!
> Remember: applications, along with all necessary documents, must be submitted no later than March 31, 2016. I highly recommend that you do not wait until the end of February to start gathering additional information and beginning the online form.
> As you browse around the website, you can find lists of previous winners. It is always helpful to reach out to them for advice, personal anecdotes, and different perspectives.
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!
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> Apply, apply, apply!
>  
> Best,
> Kathryn Webster
> Secretary/Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students
> (203) 273-8463
> Kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com <mailto:Kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com>
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