[nabs-l] Announcing the 2012 NFBN Scholarship Program

[David Andrews]

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>The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska is pleased to 
>announce the 2012 NFBN Scholarship Program and the immediate release 
>of its application form.  This scholarship program affords five 
>finalists the opportunity to attend an all expense paid trip to the 
>NFBN state convention in Kearney on October 12th through the 14th, 
>and the chance to compete for one of five scholarships awarded by 
>the state affiliate and various chapters and divisions, from within 
>the NFB of Nebraska.  The National Federation of the Blind of 
>Nebraska will be awarding a $1000 scholarship.  In addition, the 
>National Federation of the Blind Lincoln and Omaha Chapters, along 
>with the Nebraska Association of Blind Students will be presenting 
>scholarship awards.  Anyone who has ever attended an NFBN convention 
>will be proud to attest to its ability to be a positive, life 
>changing experience.
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>Any Nebraska student who is blind or visually impaired and who will 
>be attending a post secondary institution and is interested in 
>securing an application for the 2012 NFBN Scholarship Program may 
>obtain one by visiting the National Federation of the Blind of 
>Nebraska website at www.ne.nfb.org or by contacting the Scholarship 
>committee Chairman.  Shane Buresh, 402-465-5468, e-mail: 
>scholarship at ne.nfb.org.  For your convenience the form is both 
>attached and pasted below.
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>             We hope to see applications from many of you and to see 
> every one of you in Kearney for the 2012 state convention.
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>Cordially yours,
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>Scholarship Program Chairman Shane Buresh
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>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
>2012 Scholarship Application Form
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>Name: _______________________________________________________
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>Date of Birth: ______________________
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>Home Address: _____________________________________________________________
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>School Address: _____________________________________________________________
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>Primary Phone: _______________Secondary  Phone: ____________________
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>Email Address: _________________________________________________
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>List all post secondary institutions attended:
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>Grade Point Average (GPA): ____________
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>Attach the following:
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>(1) A letter telling us about your educational plans, vocational 
>goals, and awards. Tell us about yourself and how you deal with 
>situations involving your blindness. How will our scholarship help you?
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>(2) A copy of all your transcripts.
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>(3) Two letters of recommendation.
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>(4) Contact the NFBN Scholarship Chairman, Shane Buresh, or the NFBN 
>State President, Amy Buresh, (see contact information at the bottom 
>of this form) to notify him or her of your intention to apply for 
>the scholarship.  Following your conversation, request that either 
>the president or chairman write a note to the scholarship committee 
>on your behalf.  Failure to complete this or any of the previously 
>requested items in this process will disqualify your application and 
>eliminate you from consideration.
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>(5) Your completed application and attachments must be sent both 
>electronically and through the U.S. mail.  Please insure that your 
>hardcopy materials are postmarked by September 15, 2012.
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>Send to:  Shane Buresh
>NFBN Scholarship Chairman
>6210 Walker Avenue
>Lincoln, NE 68507
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>Email to:  scholarship at ne.nfb.org
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>NOTE: The first place winner will be awarded a scholarship in the 
>amount of $1000 from the NFBN.  The Omaha and Lincoln chapters of 
>the NFBN, along with the Nebraska Association of Blind Students, 
>will award four additional scholarships to the remaining finalists.
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>In order to be considered for any of the scholarships, finalists are 
>REQUIRED to attend an all expense paid trip to the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Nebraska State Convention to be held in 
>Kearney, NE on October 12th, 13th and 14th.
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>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
>Shane Buresh, Scholarship Chairman
>(402) 465-5468, E-mail: 
><mailto:scholarship at ne.nfb.org>scholarship at ne.nfb.org or
>Amy Buresh, President, NFBN
>(402) 477-7711, E-mail:  president at ne.nfb.org
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