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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky is now accepting scholarship applications for our 2016 scholarship program. You can find the scholarship application on our web site at <a href="http://www.nfbofky.org">www.nfbofky.org</a>. Click on the Scholarships link to find information about the scholarships and the on-line application. The deadline for receiving applications is July 15, 2016.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below, you will see the specific criteria for our various scholarships. If you are a post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply for our scholarship program. If you are not in post-secondary study, we ask that you share information regarding our scholarships to individuals who may be eligible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> NFB of Kentucky Scholarship Awards and Honors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Emerson Foulke Memorial Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is presented by the NFB of Kentucky in honor of Emerson Foulke. Emerson was a long time Federationist. In his career he worked as a professor of psychology at the University of Louisville, where he served as director of the Perceptual alternatives lab. He conducted countless research projects dealing with all aspects of perception. This scholarship will be presented to an individual studying for a degree in psychology, science, research, technology or education/teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Betty J. Niceley Memorial Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded by the NFB of Kentucky in memory of Betty J. Niceley, long time president of the NFB of Kentucky. Betty worked for many years at the Kentucky Department for the Blind. She served as president of NAPUB (National Association to Promote the Use of Braille) and served on the BANA (Braille Authority of North America) board. Braille was near and dear to Betty’s heart. Throughout her life, she was a tremendous advocate for Braille. This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who reads Braille and finds it an essential part of his/her daily life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Charles and Betty Allen Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>These scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are endowed by Charles and Betty Allen, long time members of the Frankfort Chapter of the NFB of Kentucky. Charles Allen has served in various leadership positions on both a state and national level, and his wife, Betty has been by his side to support all of the work of the NFB. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, an individual must be a resident of Kentucky and a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. The applicant must be recommended by a fellow member of the NFB of Kentucky. Individuals receiving this scholarship must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and must provide proof of enrollment in a full-time college or university program. Priority will be given to any applicants who are totally blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NFB of Kentucky Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NFB of Kentucky scholarships in the amount of $1,000 and/or $500 may also be awarded to deserving candidates. These scholarships may be awarded to either full time or part time students who meet the criteria set forth below in the general eligibility criteria section. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>General Eligibility Criteria:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All applicants must be either legally blind or visually impaired and/or eligible to receive services from the Kentucky Office for the Blind. Proof of legal blindness or a statement of eligibility from the Kentucky Office for the Blind must be provided as documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Students receiving scholarships must attend an accredited college, university or on-line program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicants must reside in Kentucky and/or attend a post-secondary school in Kentucky. Students who participate in on-line programs based in Kentucky, but do not have any physical ties to Kentucky, i.e. are not physically in Kentucky, are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Scholarship finalists must attend and participate in all activities at the annual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. The NFB of Kentucky state convention takes place annually during a weekend in late September or early October. Convention expenses are covered as a part of the scholarship program. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. Scholarship winners will be chosen during the annual state convention. Information in regards to convention date and location is forthcoming.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please visit our website for more information about our NFB of Kentucky academic scholarship program. Please note that the deadline to submit applications and supporting documentation is July 15, 2016.</span> <span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>