[Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement

Tue Jan 19 19:56:30 UTC 2010

Rachel,
The only dumb questions is the one that is never asked.
Holly

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Rachel Jacobs <oceanrls at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Oh sorry. I saw the M in front of FCB so I was confused!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement
>
>
> *
>>
>> Rachel,
>> **
>> This is the information that was on the website. The ELIGIBILITY
>> REQUIREMENTS are listed below. I think that if a scholarship is available,
>> then all eligible should apply. Money is money! Every college student
>> needs
>> money.
>> 2010 FCB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION*
>>
>> The 2010 Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program consists of
>> awards
>> totaling $6,750.00, which is offered to outstanding students who are
>> enrolled in academic education or professional or technical training
>> beyond
>> the high school level. There is a $2,500 scholarship offered to an
>> outstanding college student; a $2,000.00 award for a high school student
>> exhibiting academic and leadership excellence; a $1,500.00 award available
>> to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study which will
>> increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field; and a $750.00
>> scholarship to be awarded to an eligible applicant who is enrolled
>> part-time
>> in a college or university or a student enrolled in a technical institute.
>> All applicants must have, at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
>>
>> The prestigious Gayle M. Krause-Edwards $2,500.00 scholarship requires a
>> 3.2
>> grade point average and completion of one semester in a College or
>> University to be considered. This scholarship will be awarded to one
>> student
>> exhibiting outstanding academic and leadership achievements.
>>
>> *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*
>>
>> 1. Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have
>> vision
>> in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses OR may
>> have
>> vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field
>> of
>> vision of no more than 20 degrees
>>
>> 2. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Florida. However, the
>> college or university doesn't necessarily have to be in Florida.
>>
>> 3. Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency
>> diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also
>> apply)
>>
>> 4. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be
>> accepted for enrollment. A letter of acceptance is required
>>
>> 5. Applicant must be seeking a college degree or certificate
>>
>> 6. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average
>>
>> 7. Applicants who are full-time must carry at least 12 credit hours per
>> semester/quarter to be eligible for the $2,000.00 award. Those who are
>> part-time must carry a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester/quarter to
>> be
>> eligible for the $750.00 award.
>>
>> *SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDE THE
>> FOLLOWING:*
>>
>> 1. A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for
>> employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or scholarships
>> you have received or that are pending. Part-time students must include an
>> explanation for part-time status (e.g., employed student, family
>> responsibilities, etc.)
>>
>> 2. Two letters of recommendation
>>
>> 3. Sealed official transcript from school currently or most recently
>> attended
>>
>> 4. Letter of acceptance from accredited college or university
>>
>> 5. Certification of Visual Status MUST be mailed by certifying entity.
>>
>> Applications MUST be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010 and be
>> accompanied by all supporting documents except CERTIFICATION OF VISUAL
>> STATUS, which MUST be mailed separately.
>>
>> Please forward application package to:
>> Florida Council of the Blind
>> c/o Barbara Grill
>> 2030 Preymore Street
>> Osprey, FL 34229
>>
>> The Education and Leadership Committee will review all applications and
>> select the four winners. Recipients of these awards will be notified prior
>> to the State Annual Convention and the winners will be announced during
>> the
>> Award Ceremony, in May 2010. All scholarship winners will be invited to
>> attend the Annual Convention and given hotel accommodations for two nights
>> for two persons and two tickets to both the Award Ceremony and Banquet.
>>
>> The Florida Council of the Blind will pay transportation costs by train or
>> bus. Prior approval for travel by plane is required. Mileage by automobile
>> to the convention will be reimbursed on the following basis: $0.445 per
>> mile.
>>
>> For more information about our Scholarship Program you may contact Barbara
>> Grill at 941-966-7056 or via email at grillbh at comcast.net <
>> grillbh at comcast.net>
>> .
>>
>> Download the FCB Scholarship
>>
>> Application<http://www.fcb.org/2010-fcb-scholarship-application.doc>
>>
>>
>>  On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Rachel Jacobs <oceanrls at hotmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>> What exactly is this scholarship and who can apply?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Rachel Jacobs
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <gdowney at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>
>>> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:19 PM
>>>
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement
>>>
>>>
>>>  Hi everyone,
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The announcement of the availability of the MFCB Scholarship has been
>>>> posted
>>>> to the Florida Channel of Newsline in the announcements section.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Grant Downey
>>>> Newsline Committee Member
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