[NFBF-L] 2026 Florida Student Scholarship Announcement

[jeh6 at bellsouth.net]

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is now accepting student
scholarship applications for 2026 in recognition of their achievements and
professional aspirations. Recipients will receive their scholarships at the
2026 Annual State convention scheduled for the weekend of Friday, October
9th through Sunday, October 11th in Jacksonville, Florida.  Recipients of
the scholarship will have their expenses covered by the Florida Affiliate to
attend the State Convention: including travel to and from the convention,
hotel room, a daily stipend, registration and banquet.

Qualified high school seniors and college students must complete the
scholarship application form in MS word format, write a 500-word essay,
provide two letters of recommendation, proof of blindness, and submit their
academic transcripts. 

All documentation must be return to: 

Jorge Hernandez, Chair 

National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Email: scholarships at nfbflorida.org

Telephone: (305) 877-2311

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be awarding
scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500 at the National Federation of the
Blind of Florida annual convention banquet on Sunday evening, October 11,
2026. Two scholarships will be awarded to students who are deaf-blind. 

Completed applications are due no later than August 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.


For your convenience, the scholarship application, scholarship checklist,
and scholarship guidelines are attached to this correspondence.

For more information you can contact the scholarship chair, Jorge Hernandez
via Email or mobile number located in this correspondence.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jorge Hernandez, Scholarship Chair

National Federation of the blind of Florida 

 

 

 

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