[MN-at-Large] NFB of Minnesota 2026 Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarship Announcement

[David Andrews]

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>Dear all, Please see an exciting announcement 
>below regarding the 2026 NFB of Minnesota Joyce 
>and Tom Scanlan Scholarship! We encourage all 
>qualified candidates to apply and to share this 
>opportunity with students who may benefit. If 
>you or someone you know meets the eligibility 
>requirements, we strongly encourage you to apply 
>before the April 15 deadline. The National 
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota announces 
>our 2026 Joyce and Tom Scanlan scholarship. 
>Applications are being accepted until April 15. 
>What’s In It for you? This year we will be 
>awarding two scholarships of $3,000 each to 
>qualified applicants who are legally blind and 
>attending school next fall in Minnesota. 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, this year. At the convention, scholarship 
>finalists will have the chance to meet other 
>blind students from throughout the country and 
>gain valuable insights into succeeding as blind 
>people. Additionally, both finalists are 
>required, at our expense, to attend the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota convention 
>in the fall, with dates and location still to be 
>determined. The scholarships will be presented 
>at the banquet of our state convention. Who can 
>Apply and How? Candidates must be students who 
>are legally blind and attending a post-secondary 
>school full-time or part-time in Minnesota. On 
>the scholarships page of our website, you will 
>find additional information as well as a link to 
>our online 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. What 
>Else is Needed Besides an Application? The 
>following documents must also be supplied: 
>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 the committee at 
>scholarships at nfbmn.org. Transcripts Please send 
>a current, official 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. Is There an Interview? 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. What is the 
>Deadline? Your application, essay, letters of 
>recommendation, and transcript(s) must be 
>received by April 15. What if There are 
>Questions? If you or anyone else has any 
>questions regarding these awards, please contact 
>the Scholarship Committee via email at 
>scholarships at nfbmn.org or call us at (612) 
>872-9363. To learn more about us and what we do 
>here in Minnesota, please visit our state affiliate website at