[NABS-L] NFB of Minnesota Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarships still Available

Asia Quinones-Evans aevans.nfb at gmail.com
Fri Mar 1 22:51:26 UTC 2024


I am not a Minnesota student but I would like to comment that I am very glad
that there is a state that is offering a scholarship for part-time students.
I have the worst time finding larger scholarships since I am a part-time
student.

Yours Truly,

Asia Quinones-Evans

Phone: (440) 670-6509

Email: aevans.nfb at gmail.com

Live the life you want; Blindness is not what holds you back

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Subject: [NABS-L] NFB of Minnesota Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarships still
Available

There is still time to apply for a National Federation of the Blind of
Minnesota 2024 Joyce and Tom Scanlan scholarship. Applications are being
accepted until April 15.

What's In It for you?
This year we will be awarding two $2,000 scholarships to qualified
applicants who are legally blind and attending school next fall in
Minnesota. In addition to the monetary award, winners will have the
opportunity to attend the Annual Convention of the National Federation of
the Blind during July 3-8 at our expense in Orlando, Florida, this year. At
the convention, scholarship winners will have the chance to meet other blind
students from throughout the country and gain valuable insights into
succeeding as blind people. Additionally, both winners are required, at our
expense, to attend the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
convention in the fall, dates and location still to be determined. The
scholarships will be presented at the banquet of our state convention.

Who can Apply and How?
Candidates must be students who are legally blind and attending a
post-secondary school full-time or part-time in Minnesota. In order to apply
for a scholarship, complete the online application at
https://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program. Be sure to include the additional
required documents and send them to scholarships at nfbmn.org. A Microsoft Word
version of this information and application can also be requested through
the same email address.

What Else is Needed Besides an Application?
The following documents must also be supplied:

1.      Personal essay from applicant - NFB scholarships are awarded on the
basis of scholastic excellence and community/campus service and leadership.
In your essay, discuss your academic and career goals as well as your
academic, community, and/or employment experiences. Tell us about yourself
and why you are a deserving recipient of the scholarship. Since the awards
are restricted to legally blind people, the committee will also be
interested in the techniques you use to succeed as a student who is blind.
If you are a part time student, tell us how your part time status supports
your educational goals.
2.      Two letters of recommendation - you can send these via email to
scholarships at nfbmn.org
3.      Transcripts - current official transcript from institution now
attending and transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions
attended. If you have not yet completed one year of college study, submit a
transcript from the high school you previously attended.

Is There an Interview?
All applicants will be contacted by a member of the scholarship committee
shortly after the application deadline of April 15. A telephone interview
will enable you to tell the committee more about yourself and your goals for
the future.

What is the Deadline?
Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript(s) must
be received by April 15.

What if There are Questions?
If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these awards,
please contact the Scholarship Committee, at scholarships at nfbmn.org or call
us at (612)872-9363.

Are There Other Scholarships?
Additionally, the National Federation of the Blind offers 30 national
scholarships each year. This is a completely separate program with a
separate application process. The application deadline for that program is
March 31, and arranging for an interview with our state president before the
national deadline is required. If you would like more information about the
national scholarships, visit http://www.nfb.org/scholarships

To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please visit
http://www.nfbmn.org<http://www.nfbmn.org/>

Sincerely,

NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee

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