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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><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>• A $1,500 scholarship award.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• An invitation to attend the 2026 State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Convention expenses paid by the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Round-trip travel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Hotel accommodations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Convention registration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Banquet admission.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• 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>• Completed scholarship application in Microsoft Word format.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• A 500-word essay.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Two letters of recommendation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Documentation verifying legal blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• 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></body></html>