[MN-at-Large] FW: Due Wednesday: Scholarships for Blind and Low-vision Minnesotans

Thu Apr 9 14:18:20 UTC 2026

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> Final reminder to earn $3,000 for post-secondary students in Minnesota!  ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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> [National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Live the life you wan;]
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> Our state scholarship program https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/reh8hohmd646gkt2/aHR0cHM6Ly9uZmJtbi5vcmcvc2Nob2xhcnNoaXAtcHJvZ3JhbQ== closes next week, so please help us remind your post-secondary students who will attend school in Minnesota next year to apply for $3,000, an opportunity to attend the premier conventions of the blindness community, and exclusive access to a professional network.
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> What’s In It for you?
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> This year we will be awarding two $3,000 scholarships to qualified applicants who are legally blind and attending school next fall in Minnesota.
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> In addition to the monetary award, finalists will have the opportunity to attend the Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind during July 3-8 at our expense in Austin, Texas https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/vqh3hrho0wlwzrag/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmZiLm9yZy9jb252ZW50aW9u, where they will have the chance to meet other blind students from throughout the country and gain valuable insights into succeeding as blind professionals.
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> Additionally, both finalists 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 our state convention.
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> Who can Apply and How?
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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.
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> On the scholarships page of our website https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/reh8hohmd646gkt2/aHR0cHM6Ly9uZmJtbi5vcmcvc2Nob2xhcnNoaXAtcHJvZ3JhbQ==, you will find additional information as well as a link to our online application https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/m2h7h5h354v4d6sm/aHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZHVJRkNRWXM0TS1JelZJWUplUVF4cDVhM0FMdkJLSV9aUXhESTFFSE9tdEhkWFVnL3ZpZXdmb3Jt. Be sure to include the additional required documents and send them to scholarships at nfbmn.org https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/e0hph7h7vr6r8rc8/bWFpbHRvOnNjaG9sYXJzaGlwc0BuZmJtbi5vcmc=. A Microsoft Word version of this information and application can also be requested through the same email address.
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> What Else is Needed Besides an Application?
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> The following documents must also be supplied:
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> Personal essay from applicant
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> 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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> Two letters of recommendation
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> You can send these via email to the committee at scholarships at nfbmn.org https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/e0hph7h7vr6r8rc8/bWFpbHRvOnNjaG9sYXJzaGlwc0BuZmJtbi5vcmc=.
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> Transcripts
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> Please send a current transcript from the institution you’re now attending and transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions you’ve 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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> Is There an Interview?
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> All applicants will be contacted by a member of the scholarship committee shortly after the application deadline of April 15. A telephone interview will enable you to tell the committee more about yourself and your goals for the future.
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> What is the Deadline?
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> Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript(s) must be received by April 15.
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> What if There are Questions?
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> If you or anyone else has any questions regarding these awards, please contact the Scholarship Committee via email at scholarships at nfbmn.org https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/e0hph7h7vr6r8rc8/bWFpbHRvOnNjaG9sYXJzaGlwc0BuZmJtbi5vcmc= or call us at (612) 872-9363.
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> To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please visit our state affiliate website at www.nfbmn.org https://db502179.click.kit-mail3.com/r8u43vve58boh3z56p4i2hd06olg7t7hxmz5x/owhkhqhw9qpq2ehv/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmZibW4ub3Jn.
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> Sincerely,
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> NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee
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