<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">See below.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sincerely,<div>Fallon Minichiello</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> scholarships--- via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 9, 2026 at 7:05:44\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> scholarships@nfbflorida.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-L] Friendly Reminder 2026 national Federation of the Blind of florida Student Scholarship</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">This is a friendly reminder that the 2026 Student Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is accepting applications for the 2026 Student Scholarship Program. These scholarships recognize outstanding blind and deaf-blind students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their educational and professional goals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the National Federation of the Blind of Florida 2026 State Convention, held Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Each scholarship recipient will receive:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 A $1,500 scholarship award.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 An invitation to attend the 2026 State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Convention expenses paid by the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Round-trip travel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Hotel accommodations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Convention registration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Banquet admission.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 A daily stipend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Two scholarships are reserved specifically for students who are deaf-blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Eligibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Applications are open to qualified high school seniors and college students who are legally blind and plan to pursue or continue postsecondary education.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Application Requirements<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Applicants must submit the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Completed scholarship application in Microsoft Word format.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 A 500-word essay.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Two letters of recommendation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Documentation verifying legal blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Official or unofficial academic transcripts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Application Deadline<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">All application materials must be received no later than Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Submit Applications To<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Jorge Hernandez, Scholarship Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Email: [scholarships@nfbflorida.org] (<a href="mailto:scholarships@nfbflorida.org">mailto:scholarships@nfbflorida.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone: (305) 877-2311<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Scholarship Resources<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The scholarship application, application checklist, and scholarship guidelines are available at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfbflorida.org/2026-student-scholarship">2026 Student Scholarship | National Federation of the Blind of Florida Application Requirements</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions about the scholarship program or application process, please contact the scholarship chair by email or telephone using the contact information above.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We encourage eligible students to apply and look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of Florida's blind and deaf-blind scholars.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Jorge Hernandez<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Scholarship Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:scholarships@nfbflorida.org">scholarships@nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tel: 305.877.2311<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 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