[Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application

Fri Jan 22 04:41:01 UTC 2010

Dear NFBF Family,

Please find attached and below the NFBF 2010 Student Scholarship
Application. I am asking each of you to do everything possible to spread the
word to qualified high school seniors and college students. This is a
program that benefits not only scholarship winners but the NFBF as well
since it is a way of recruiting enthusiastic new members. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at my
home (386) 677-6886. 

Dan will be posting the scholarship application on our NFBF web site very
soon. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enthusiastic support. 

Kathy Davis
NFBF Scholarship Chair

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT

NFBF NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFBF) is now accepting
student scholarship applications for 2010. Recipients will receive their
scholarships at the 2010 NFBF State Convention scheduled for the Memorial
Day Weekend:  May 28 (Friday), May 29 (Saturday), May 30 (Sunday), and May
31 (Monday).  The Convention will take place in Orlando, Florida, at:

International Palms Resort and Conference Center

6515 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

(800) 354-8332 or (407) 351-3500

Qualified high school seniors and college students should complete the NFBF
Scholarship Application Form in Microsoft Word format and return to: 

Ms. Kathy Davis

Scholarship Chairperson

kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com

121 Deer Lake Circle

Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Home Phone:  (386) 677-6886

Cellphone: (386) 453-1195

NOTE:  Please ask that your letters of recommendation and transcripts also
be sent by email to Ms. Davis.  

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida 2010 Scholarship Program
consists of awards totaling $6,000, which are offered to outstanding
students who are enrolled in academic education beyond the high school
level.  The NFB of Florida will award one scholarship for $2,000, one in the
amount of $1500, and two in the amount of $1250. To qualify, students must
be legally blind, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70, and
attend the entire State Convention. In addition, all scholarship applicants
must provide official transcripts and complete all components of the
scholarship form. Winners will have their ground transportation, convention
registration and banquet fees, as well as room and board, covered by the
NFBF state affiliate. Applications are due to Ms. Davis no later than April
15, 2010. 

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA (NFBF)

2010 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

FULL NAME:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER DAYTIME:

EVENINGS & WEEKENDS:

EMAIL:

EDUCATION: 

Name of college you are attending or to which you have been accepted: 

ACADEMIC MAJOR:

NUMBER OF COLLEGE CREDITS COMPLETED:

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE:

COLLEGE-RELATED ACTIVITIES & HONORS:  

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:

HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE:

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

PERSONAL: 

HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:  

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 

On a separate page, please describe why you believe you should be selected
as an NFBF scholarship winner, including accomplishments and aspects of your
personality that the scholarship committee should consider.

Are you an active client of the Division of Blind Services? Yes ____No ____ 

If "yes," please give the name and telephone number of your DBS Counselor: 

Are you an active member of the National Federation of the Blind? Yes ___ No
__ 

If "yes," please provide your Chapter's name.

Have you ever attended an NFBF state convention? Yes _____No_____ 

Have you ever attended a national NFB convention? Yes _____No_____ 

Please provide at least two letters of support along with a current
transcript. 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is changing what it means to be
blind through promoting EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITY AND SECURITY for blind people
of all ages.

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