[NABS-L] NFB Scholarships

[dana mohsen]

Hello,
It was just one problem.
I turn 18 on September 23.
Would it be possible to apply?
Also, if not, can I apply next year?
This means, however, that I will be 19 in September 2024.
Is there an age limit for these scholarships?
Thank you,
Dana
________________________________
From: Ronza Othman <rothmanjd at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:27:17 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: dana mohsen <dana.mohsen.azim at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] NFB Scholarships

Salam Dana,
Hope you are well. I am on the NFB national scholarship committee, and I am also originally from Palestine. As long as you will be studying in the United States this fall, and as long as you meet the other criteria, you are welcome to apply. This scholarship is based on merit though, and financial need is not one of the factors for consideration. Please also note that you have to be 18 by July 1, 2023, not July 5 as you indicate. Good luck!

Ronza Othman, President
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
443-426-4110
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> On Mar 25, 2023, at 11:28 AM, dana mohsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>   Dear NABS,
>
> My name is Dana Ibrahim
>
> I am an Egyptian student residing in Egypt, and I have been blind since
> birth.
>
> With the help of my parents and some NGOs in Egypt, I received early
> intervention and proper rehabilitation.
>
> I was able to learn both literary and music braille, as well as the use of
> assistive technology (I.E. screen-readers, talking graphing calculators,
> and braille displays.)
>
> I know that the NFB requires that I reside in the U.S., and I know that I
> have to be 18 by July 5th, but please consider my request.
>
> I truly, really need this scholarship; I am living in a country where
> accessibility is practically non-existent.
>
> I need to study in the U.S. because I have no options here in Egypt
> regarding studying in an accessible school; blind people are not allowed to
> study STEM courses at school, and even if they are, there are no
> accommodations whatsoever.
>
> I need near-full financial aid due to the high cost of studying abroad and
> inflation rates that are rapidly rising; 1 U.S. dollar equates to about 32
> Egyptian pounds.
>
> I am sure that the NFB scholarship can offer me so many opportunities that
> will help me truly make a change to the blind community.
>
> Thank you so much in advance.
> Sincerely,
> Dana Ibrahim
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