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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
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Annual Convention</a>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. <br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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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
<a href="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</a>. Be sure to include the
additional required documents and send them to
<a href="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@nfbmn.org</a>. You can also request a Microsoft Word
version of the application by writing to
<a href="mailto:Scholarships@nfbmn.org?subject=Microsoft%20Word%20Application%20Request">
mailto:Scholarships@nfbmn.org</a>.<br><br>
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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<br><br>
The following documents must also be supplied:<br><br>
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<li><b>Personal essay from applicant</b>. 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.
<li><b>Two letters of recommendation</b>. You can send these via email to
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scholarships@nfbmn.org</a>
<li><b>Current official transcript</b> 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. <br><br>
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<i>Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript(s)
must be received by <b>April 15, 2022</b>. <br>
</i><br>
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If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these awards,
please contact the Scholarship Committee, at
<a href="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@nfbmn.org</a> or call us at 612-872-9363. <br><br>
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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
<a href="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</a> <br><br>
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To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please visit
<a href="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</a><br><br>
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<b>Best regards,<br>
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<b>NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee<br>
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