[nabs-l] FINAL REMINDER: SIX DAYS UNTIL THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES!!

[Kathryn Webster]

Happy Friday NABS!

 

                Time is running out!

The National Federation of the Blind National Scholarship program is
accepting applications until Thursday, March 31!

 

Are you legally blind? 

Do you reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto
Rico?

Are you pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of
study at a U.S. institution in the 2016 scholastic year?

Are you available to attend the entire NFB National Convention in Orlando,
Florida from June 30-July 5, 2016?

Are you eager to meet Federation leaders and network with some of the
brightest, most passionate mentors out there? 

If you said yes to all of these questions, then we strongly encourage you to
apply to our 2016 National Scholarship Program! 

To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the
Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto
Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level
scholarships ranging in value of $3,000 to $12,000. All scholarships awarded
are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. 

Visit our website at  <http://www.nfb.org/scholarships>
www.nfb.org/scholarships to begin your application!

Remember: applications, along with all necessary documents, must be
submitted no later than March 31, 2016. 

 

Please note that you must get your affiliate president to write you a
reference letter, so don't wait any longer to reach out!

If you are new to our movement, you can find your affiliate president's
contact information at www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

Furthermore, you must submit a 700-word essay, two letters of
recommendation, proof of legal blindness, and application form. This
opportunity is immensely rewarding and I encourage each of you to apply! As
Chairperson Patti Chang would say: the only way you have no chance of
receiving one is if you don't apply.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the NABS Board members or
Chairperson Patti Chang at pattischang at gmail.com with questions.

 

Have a great weekend; and good luck!

 

Yours,

Kathryn Webster

Treasurer/Secretary | National Association of Blind Students

(203) 273-8463

Kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com <mailto:Kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com>