[nabs-l] NFB Scholarship Information Call (Tonight)

[Cindy Bennett]

 Greetings,

 Each year, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) awards 30
 scholarships in the amount of $3,000 to $12,000 to outstanding blind
 and visually impaired college students. The scholarship also includes
 an opportunity to attend the annual NFB convention and the opportunity
 to meet strong blind mentors. More information about the scholarship
 program can be found at:
 https://nfb.org/scholarships

 The National Federation of the Blind of Washington (NFBW) is hosting
 an information and Q&A conference call about our national scholarship
 program. All prospective applicants are encouraged to call in with
 their questions. This call is open to all people, not just residents
 of Washington!

 When: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 8:00 P.M.
 Where: call 712-432-0140 and enter access code 849246#

 Cindy Bennett, NFBW member and newly appointed member of the
 scholarship committee will host the call. She welcomes NFBW president,
 Marci Carpenter and NFBW member, Bennett Prows, who has 25 years of
 experience serving on the national scholarship committee.

 *	Learn about the program and application requirements.
 *	Bring your questions and get excellent advice!

 Please email questions to Cindy at clb5590 at gmail.com and pass this
 announcement on to all blind students.


-- 
Cindy Bennett
1st Year Ph.D. Student, University of Washington
Human Centered Design and Engineering

Treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington
an Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind

clb5590 at gmail.com