[Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application

[Rachel Jacobs]

That makes completely perfect sense! I just wanted to double check.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy Davis" <kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application


> Dear Rachel,
> It is much more convenient for me and the rest of the scholarship 
> committee
> to have instant access to the applications and the letters of reference 
> via
> e-mail as word attachments. Of course, I would like the letters of
> recommendation to be from the individual who is recommending you along 
> with
> his/her contact information. An electronic transcript will be okay but I
> would also like a mailed copy of that.
>
> If you have further questions just write again or call.
>
> Have a terrific weekend.
>
> Kathy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Rachel Jacobs
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 5:13 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application
>
> Hi Kathy. I just wanted to makke sure that you do in fact want the
> application along with all documents including transcripts and letters 
> sent
> by e-mail and not by mail.
> Thanks,
> Rachel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kathy Davis" <kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com>
> To: "Nfbf Leaders" <nfbf-leaders at yahoogroups.com>; <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:41 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application
>
>
>> 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.
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>> Dan will be posting the scholarship application on our NFBF web site
>> very soon.
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>> Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enthusiastic support.
>>
>> Kathy Davis
>> NFBF Scholarship Chair
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>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT
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>> NFBF NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
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>> 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:
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>> International Palms Resort and Conference Center
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>> 6515 International Drive
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>> Orlando, FL 32819
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>> (800) 354-8332 or (407) 351-3500
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>> Qualified high school seniors and college students should complete the
>> NFBF Scholarship Application Form in Microsoft Word format and return
>> to:
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>> Ms. Kathy Davis
>>
>> Scholarship Chairperson
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>> kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
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>> 121 Deer Lake Circle
>>
>> Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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>> Home Phone:  (386) 677-6886
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>> Cellphone: (386) 453-1195
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>> NOTE:  Please ask that your letters of recommendation and transcripts
>> also be sent by email to Ms. Davis.
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>> 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.
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>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA (NFBF)
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>> 2010 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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>> FULL NAME:
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>> TELEPHONE NUMBER DAYTIME:
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>> EDUCATION:
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>> Name of college you are attending or to which you have been accepted:
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>> ACADEMIC MAJOR:
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>> NUMBER OF COLLEGE CREDITS COMPLETED:
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>> CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE:
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>> COLLEGE-RELATED ACTIVITIES & HONORS:
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>> NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:
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>> HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & HONORS:
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>> PERSONAL:
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>> HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:
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>> 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.
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>> Are you an active client of the Division of Blind Services? Yes ____No
>> ____
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>> If "yes," please give the name and telephone number of your DBS 
>> Counselor:
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>> Are you an active member of the National Federation of the Blind? Yes
>> ___ No __
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>> If "yes," please provide your Chapter's name.
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>> Have you ever attended an NFBF state convention? Yes _____No_____
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>> Have you ever attended a national NFB convention? Yes _____No_____
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>> Please provide at least two letters of support along with a current
>> transcript.
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>> 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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