[MN-at-Large] Scholarships Available to Blind Minnesotans

[David Andrews]

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>The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota announces its 2023 
>Joyce and Tom Scanlan scholarship program. Applications are being 
>accepted until April 15. This year we will be awarding two 
>scholarships, each for $2,000, to qualified applicants. In addition 
>to the monetary award, winners will have the opportunity to attend 
>the Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind during 
>July 1-6 at our expense in Houston, Texas, 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. Additionally, both winners 
>are required, at our expense, to attend the National Federation of 
>the Blind of Minnesota convention in the fall, dates and location 
>still to be determined. The scholarships will be presented at the 
>banquet of this convention.
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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://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program or use the attached 
>application. Be sure to include the additional required documents 
>and send them to scholarships at nfbmn.org. A Microsoft Word version of 
>this information and application can also be requested through the 
>same email address.
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>The following documents must also be supplied:
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>1.      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.
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>2.      Two letters of recommendation - you can send these via email 
>to scholarships at nfbmn.org
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>3.      Transcripts - 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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>Interview with Committee Member: All applicants will be contacted by 
>a member of the scholarship committee shortly after the application 
>deadline. A telephone interview will enable you 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, 2023.
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>If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these 
>awards, please contact the Scholarship Committee, at 
>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 http://www.nfb.org/scholarships
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>To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please 
>visit http://www.nfbmn.org
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>Sincerely,
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>NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee