[Mi-abs] Fwd: [nabs-l] The 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application is now live!

[Jeff Crouch]

thought I'd pass this along.

Thanks and warmest regards.
Jeff Crouch
President, Michigan Association of Blind Students


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Kathryn Webster, NABS President via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 15, 2016 at 23:48:00 EST
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>, <nfbnet-students-list at nfbnet.org>, <board at nabslink.org>
> Cc: "Kathryn Webster, NABS President" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
> Subject: [nabs-l] The 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application is now live!
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Fellow blind students,
> 
> 
> 
>                I am happy to announce that President Riccobono and the
> National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the national
> Federation of the Blind, are partnering to bring as many students as
> possible to the 2017 Washington Seminar. This will be the second consecutive
> year implementing this program, with the same goal in mind: we need blind
> students representing the National Federation of the Blind on Capitol Hill
> this January!
> 
> 
> 
> It is our hope that students seek funding sources from local chapters,
> affiliates, and, of course, put in some personal finances, to offset the
> cost of attendance. We are here to provide some additional, yet necessary,
> funding resources to students who are highly interested in attending but may
> not have the financial ability. I very much encourage any blind student to
> apply, whether you are a new Federationist or a veteran family member.
> Please do spread this application far and wide!
> 
> 
> 
> To apply, follow the below link:
> 
> 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_a_wfu.
> edu_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-2Du1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g_vie
> wform-3Fc-3D0-26w-3D1&d=CwMFAg&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU
> &r=5dCABYJ5CxvQOBhyYB2Rbvx93pYuHZ0o8bUuY2oCLno&m=Hq7EAQFWpGdbZB-DHDatKaVH8N7
> UTHE0eWNDwPADPiM&s=VWbV3BTvizZbUzq1xwyVQNkSE8rT-q2HfiIL-aIqtCo&e=>
> https://docs.google.com/a/wfu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-
> u1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g/viewform?c=0&w=1
> 
> 
> 
> Some important pieces to keep in mind:
> 
> 1.       Applications are open from November 15 through December 2. No late
> submissions will be accepted, under any circumstances.
> 
> 2.       I suggest reviewing the application sooner than later since there
> is a requirement to submit two names as references.
> 
> 3.       Decisions will be made by mid-December.
> 
> 4.       Please seek out additional funding sources, since this program is
> meant to help cover, not fully cover the cost of attendance.
> 
> 5.       Washington Seminar takes place from January 30 through February 2.
> All students are required to be present from Monday morning through
> Wednesday evening if you are selected to receive funding.
> 
> 
> 
> With one of our big initiatives focusing on equal access to education, it is
> critical that we have a strong and passionate student voice present in DC.
> This is an overwhelmingly incredible opportunity to get some leadership and
> legislative experience, interact with significant figures in our movement
> and in Congress, and an opportunity to push for changes that directly impact
> each and every one of us. I encourage all students to join us in January;
> and we are here to make sure that happens.
> 
> 
> 
> Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if any questions or concerns
> arise. I look forward to seeing many of you in just over two months.
> 
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Kathryn Webster
> 
> President | national Association of Blind Students
> 
> (203) 273-8463
> 
> Nabs.president at gmail.com
> 
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