[MN-at-Large] 2022 Scholarships Available for Blind Minnesotans

Sun Mar 6 06:08:09 UTC 2022

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>There is still time to apply for a scholarship from the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. Applications are being 
>accepted until April 15. This year we will be awarding one 
>scholarship for $2,000 and one scholarship for $1,500 to qualified 
>applicants. In addition to the monetary award, winners will have the 
>opportunity to attend the 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fnational-convention&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lHfVRv5diOAiJoZ6y6WUZcOHaDl%2Fp9z%2Brtl59d%2FFquE%3D&reserved=0>Annual 
>Conventionof the National Federation of the Blind during July 5-10 
>at our expense in New Orleans this year. At the convention, 
>scholarship winners will have the chance to meet other blind 
>students from throughout the country and gain valuable insights into 
>succeeding as blind people.
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>Additionally, both winners are required, at our expense, to attend 
>the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota convention in the 
>fall, tentatively scheduled for November 4-6 in Bloomington, 
>Minnesota. The scholarships will be presented at the banquet of this 
>convention. Our state conventions were "virtual conventions" in 2020 
>and 2021, and a final decision will be made closer to the scheduled 
>date whether our convention is virtual or we can meet in person.  In 
>either case, scholarships will be awarded.
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>Candidates must be students who are legally blind and attending a 
>post-secondary school full-time or part-time in Minnesota. In order 
>to apply for a scholarship, complete the online application at 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfbmn.org%2Fscholarship-program&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=O0lioIWc33OresAHX%2FBfd45gvysbRq6Bar17yu9gYSw%3D&reserved=0>https://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program. 
>Be sure to include the additional required documents and send them 
>to 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=eCJJilcWc0MhL8G5LRXOpP%2BWO0znIzyqZXw8jSON%2BYg%3D&reserved=0>scholarships at nfbmn.org. 
>You can also request a Microsoft Word version of the application by 
>writing to 
><mailto:Scholarships at nfbmn.org?subject=Microsoft%20Word%20Application%20Request>mailto:Scholarships at nfbmn.org.
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>If it is necessary to send this information on paper, mail to:
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>NFB of Minnesota Scholarships
>100 East 22nd Street
>Minneapolis, MN  55404
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>The following documents must also be supplied:
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>    * Personal essay from applicant. NFB scholarships are awarded on 
> the basis of scholastic excellence and community/campus service and 
> leadership. In your essay, discuss your academic and career goals 
> as well as your academic, community, and/or employment experiences. 
> Tell us about yourself and why you are a deserving recipient of the 
> scholarship. Since the awards are restricted to legally blind 
> people, the committee will also be interested in the techniques you 
> use to succeed as a student who is blind. If you are a part time 
> student, tell us how your part time status supports your educational goals.
>    * Two letters of recommendation. You can send these via email to 
> <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=eCJJilcWc0MhL8G5LRXOpP%2BWO0znIzyqZXw8jSON%2BYg%3D&reserved=0>scholarships at nfbmn.org 
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>    * Current official transcript from institution now attending and 
> transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions attended. If 
> you have not yet completed one year of college study, submit a 
> transcript from the high school you previously attended.
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>All applicants will be contacted by a member of the scholarship 
>committee shortly after the application deadline. A telephone 
>interview will give you the opportunity to tell the committee more 
>about yourself and your goals for the future.
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>Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and 
>transcript(s) must be received by April 15, 2022.
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>If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these 
>awards, please contact the Scholarship Committee, at 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=eCJJilcWc0MhL8G5LRXOpP%2BWO0znIzyqZXw8jSON%2BYg%3D&reserved=0>scholarships at nfbmn.org 
>or call us at 612-872-9363.
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>Additionally, the National Federation of the Blind offers 30 
>national scholarships each year. This is a completely separate 
>program with a separate application process. The application 
>deadline for that program is March 31, and arranging for an 
>interview with our state president before the national deadline is 
>required. If you would like more information about the national 
>scholarships, visit 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fscholarships&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=S7JcgAXC29%2FTBP7Y85RFovOijQIDwo0fnyXreHqU%2BWM%3D&reserved=0>http://www.nfb.org/scholarships 
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>To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please 
>visit 
><https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc9baf202a0ff494603e208d9fec2bc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637820934604288875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=UgP5udq%2Boc12DupkZITPDQryG6SyyaP6ZDEgKOOXAOU%3D&reserved=0>http://www.nfbmn.org
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>Best regards,
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>NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee
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