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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBMN-News <nfbmn-news-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Jacobson via NFBMN-News<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 28, 2022 9:44 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Minnesota News <nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMN-News] 2022 Scholarships Available for Blind Minnesotans<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota announces its 2022 scholarship program. 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 </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fnational-convention&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586745535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=c%2Fn%2B9G%2F7xCyZR%2FQBtBeL8Yf0n%2Bj7DfjkJ7DVNoJRzF4%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Annual Convention</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>of 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 final decisions 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfbmn.org%2Fscholarship-program&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586745535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=R9rsOTxQpgMtMS8UgZOug5YcJW2kTi%2BtCoO2b%2F8WQC0%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Be sure to include the additional required documents and send them to </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586745535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4fz6iCytuqKBGoxk9WX%2Fb2DwhW9WWWhhVH1IhvzkcnQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>scholarships@nfbmn.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<span class=MsoHyperlink> You can also request a Microsoft Word version of the application by writing to </span></span><a href="mailto:Scholarships@nfbmn.org?subject=Microsoft%20Word%20Application%20Request"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>mailto:Scholarships@nfbmn.org</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If it is necessary to send this information on paper, mail to:<br><br>NFB of Minnesota Scholarships<br>100 East 22<sup>nd</sup> Street<br>Minneapolis, MN 55404<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The following documents must also be supplied:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Personal essay from applicant</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. NFB scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence and community/campus service and leadership. In your essay, discuss<span style='color:#454545'> your academic and career goals as well as your academic, community, and/or employment experiences</span>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Two letters of recommendation</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. You can send these via email to </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586745535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4fz6iCytuqKBGoxk9WX%2Fb2DwhW9WWWhhVH1IhvzkcnQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>scholarships@nfbmn.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Current official transcript</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript(s) must be received by <b>April 15, 2</b></span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>022</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these awards, please contact the Scholarship Committee, at </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarships%40nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586901776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=jEfBY72NMhObz5SaNdTYZdZn5p0juYNlIfqV5J1XalE%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>scholarships@nfbmn.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> or call us at 612-872-9363. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fscholarships&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586901776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Xn9tockE%2FuvbkUfax954lLmhJLOyoJiEKiFtwa65o3Q%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://www.nfb.org/scholarships</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please visit </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbmn.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C65cd9a2ae6cf40af4ffb08d9e272f1f2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637789805586901776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cwEDsPNbnnE0rYuPjP89bcNmwkSm%2BqpPY6pvQpg7ums%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://www.nfbmn.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>