[Nebraska-Students] Convention Funding Available

[jamie.richey16 at gmail.com]

Announcing the 2024Gwendolyn M. Mangnall Convention Scholarship

 

Have you heard about the fun fellowship and empowerment a state convention
of the National Federation of the Blind can bring? Always wanted to attend
but didn't have the funds? Then we urge you to submit an application for a
grant from the NFBN Gwendolyn M. Mangnall scholarship fund.

It is through the generosity of a bequest left for us from Mrs. Mangnall
that we are able to award this grant. Scholarship requests must be received
by March 15, 2024, so please make your application a priority, since
available funds are limited.

 

*Who is eligible? * 

Active NFBN members, whether blind or sighted, or blind individuals
interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska are eligible to apply.

 

*How do I apply for funding assistance?*

1. Submit a letter by March 15th, providing your contact information, your
NFBN chapter or division information, or how you became interested in
learning more about the NFBN. Specify the amount you are requesting to cover
the convention expenses you are unable to afford. Explain what you hope to
gain from attending the NFBN convention, as well as what you hope to be able
to one day contribute to the efforts of the National Federation of the
Blind.

2. Submit a letter of recommendation from your local NFBN chapter or
division president, rehab counselor, teacher, or other non-family member. 

3. E-Mail all documents to  <mailto:treasurer at ne.nfb.org>
treasurer at ne.nfb.org or mail to Cheryl Livingston, 1026 S 35th St, Lincoln,
NE 68510.

 

*When will I be notified that I am a recipient of this scholarship? *

If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive
communication from the committee with convention details that should answer
most of your questions. The committee will make every effort to notify
scholarship winners by March 29, but you must do several things before that
to be prepared to attend if you are chosen.

1. Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from
attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for
roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)
2. Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by
March 15th. Winners must plan to attend the convention in its entirety in
order to receive a grant.
3. If you do not hear from the committee by  March 29, then you will not
receive a grant this year.



*How will I receive my convention scholarship?* 

at convention, you will be given your grant, by State Treasurer Cheryl
Livingston. The committee is not able to provide funds before the
convention, so if you cannot afford these basic expenses, we recommend that
you work with your chapter or division and others to assist you by obtaining
an agreement to advance funds should you receive a scholarship, with the
understanding that you will reimburse these funds after you receive your
grant. You can also contact Treasurer Cheryl Livingston should you be
running into difficulty obtaining the necessary funding in advance of the
committee's decision.



*What if I have more questions?*
for additional information email Treasurer Cheryl Livingston at
<mailto:treasurer at ne.nfb.org> treasurer at ne.nfb.org or (402) 4882509.

 

Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first NFBN state
convention. You won't want to miss the most dynamic and influential
gathering of Nebraska's blind this year. Be sure to visit our website.

 <http://www.ne.nfb.org/2023> www.ne.nfb.org/2024  

for registration details, and information regarding transportation to the
convention. We hope to see you in Gering April 12th through April 14th!