[nabs-l] Nfb scholarships

[cape.amanda at gmail.com]

Okay, thanks.

Amanda

> On Feb 9, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> In order to be eligible for an NFB scholarship, a student has to be
> attending a school in the United States, regardless of citizenship
> status. The Canadian Federation of the Blind may have an analogous
> scholarship program for Canadian residents.
> 
> Arielle
> 
>> On 2/9/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I don't think you can use it then. All scholarships they award are for US
>> schools.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cape.amanda at gmail.com
>> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 1:21 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Nfb scholarships
>> 
>> But I go to school in Canada.
>> 
>> Amanda
>> 
>>> On Feb 9, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> You can apply if you are in the process of getting a green card or
>>> other means of staying permanently. The funds are meant for academic
>>> purposes so you can get your degree and then work in the U.S.
>>> Arielle
>>> 
>>>> On 2/9/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> The scholarships are for used towards academic expenses.
>>>> The idea is that they will help you obtain your degree of choice.
>>>> The scholarship deadline is typically the end of March.
>>>> 
>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 9, 2014, at 10:08 AM, Amanda Cape <cape.amanda at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> But aren't the scholarships for personal use? How would I stay in the
>>>>> states without getting a green card or someone to sponsor me? When is
>>>>> the deadline for the scholarship?
>>>>> Amanda
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2/9/14, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> No. But one does have to be committed to stay in the United States
>>>>>> upon receiving the college degree. If you aren't a U.S. Citizen and
>>>>>> want to apply, it would behoove you to state somewhere in your essay
>>>>>> that you plan to stay in the United States. Basically, the NFB is
>>>>>> making a financial investment in students who can eventually give back
>>>>>> to an NFB affiliate somewhere in the U.S.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Arielle
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 2/9/14, cape.amanda at gmail.com <cape.amanda at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>>>> Does one have to be a us citizen in order to apply for the nfb
>>>>>>> personal
>>>>>>> scholarships?Amanda
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