[NABS-L] Applications open for the 2027 NFBMA Scholarship Program

[Gene Kim]

Hi all,



The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is pleased to
announce the availability of scholarships for the 2027 - 2027 academic
year. Please spread the word widely!



Up to four scholarships will be awarded: one in the amount of $3,000.00, 2
in the amount of $1,500.00, and one in the amount of $1,000. Up to three of
these scholarships will be awarded to college and university students, and
at least one of these scholarships will be awarded to a student attending a
trade school or vocational training program (for example, in cosmetology,
massage therapy, information technology, culinary arts, etc.). Please read
all instructions carefully and pay close attention to the deadlines.



Scholarship application deadline: January 15, 2027. No late application
materials will be considered.



As a scholarship applicant, you must:

·        Be legally blind in both eyes;

·        Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled full-time in a college
or university in Massachusetts for the full 2027 - 2028 academic year; or
will be attending a vocational training program in Massachusetts  during
the 2027 - 2028 school year (note: the total duration of this program must
be at least six months).

·        Have not previously won a NFBMA scholarship twice for the same
program.



To apply for a scholarship, you must:

●       Complete the NFBMA Scholarship Application Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6O_D7l6IP1BQgtz_ePcgki8VT030QZGx-Jt9X_-00UejVfA/viewform>.
This form includes four required documents, which can either be uploaded
directly to this form or be emailed to scholarships at nfbma.org. All
application materials must be received by January 15, 2027 in order to be
considered;

●       Participate in a 30-minute interview with a member of the
scholarship committee after submitting a completed application.



Four scholarship finalists will be chosen from the applicants. In order for
finalists to receive their scholarships, they must participate in the
entire National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts  state convention,
to be held in-person from February 26 – February 28 in Peabody. All
finalists will be expected to attend the convention and participate in all
activities of the convention. Finalists will receive a travel stipend and
have hotel lodging covered. Award amounts will be announced for each
finalist at the banquet of the convention.



If you have any questions, please send an email to scholarships at nfbma.org
with the word “scholarship” in the subject line.



We look forward to welcoming an exceptional class of scholarship applicants
at our state convention, and please forward this announcement widely!


Cheers,

Gene

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Gene S-H Kim | Chairperson, NFBMA scholarship committee