[nfbmi-talk] scholarships

Wed Jun 26 14:26:20 UTC 2013

I will post it again to MPVI Facebook!

Amy

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM, trising <trising at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 20812 Ann Arbor Trail
> Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
>
> June 25 2013
>
> To Whom it May Concern:
>
>      The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is giving two blind
> college students scholarships of $500 each. The
> application is below. Along with submitting all pertinent documents,
> students must attend all State Convention activities and must
> have an interview with the scholarship committee. Please distribute this
> information far and wide to all blind high school seniors
> and college students that you are in contact with.
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry Posont
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> (313) 271-3058
> Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
> Web page: www.nfbmi.org
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2013 Scholarship Program
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is pleased to offer two
> scholarships in the amount of $500 to outstanding blind
> students in the state of Michigan.
>
> Scholarship winners will be required to attend the entire state convention
> of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, and
> participate in all activities sponsored by the Michigan Association of
> Blind Students. This convention will take place October
> 18-20, 2013 inGrand Rapids, Michigan. All convention expenses including
> transportation, hotel accommodations, and registration will
> be provided as part of this scholarship.
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan offers this scholarship
> as a way to recognize the achievements of blind students in
> their academic affairs, personal pursuits, and service to their community.
> Since this scholarship is based on merit, it cannot be
> taken away from the student as a means to pay for rehabilitation services.
> If the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons states
> otherwise, The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan can provide
> written documentation to back up this statement.
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is an organization
> dedicated to creating opportunities that encourage security,
> equality and opportunity in the lives of blind people throughout the state
> of Michigan. However, applicants do not need to be a
> member of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan to apply for
> this scholarship.
>
> To be eligible for this scholarship, all applicants must:
>
> .       Be certified as being legally blind;
> .       Be a resident of the state of Michigan;
> .       Be pursuing a full-time postsecondary course of study in the
> 2013-2014 academic year;
> .       Participate in the entire NFB of Michigan 2013 state convention
> and all scheduled scholarship activities; and
> .       Submit all application materials by Friday, September 6, 2013.
>
>
> Please make sure all applications are complete. The National Federation of
> the Blind of Michigan does not accept responsibility for
> incomplete applications. Each scholarship application will be reviewed by
> the scholarship committee, and winners will be notified by
> Friday, September 27, 2013. All decisions made by the scholarship
> committee are final.
>
> NFBMI Scholarship Chairperson
> Terri Wilcox
> 2533 Sandalwood Circle
> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
> trising at sbcglobal.net
> (734)663-4050
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2013 Scholarship Application Checklist
>
> Please use the following check list to make sure your scholarship
> application is complete. The scholarship committee is not
> responsible for notifying you if required information is missing from your
> application. When submitting your application, make sure
> to include the following items:
>
> 1. Completed 2013 Scholarship Application Form
> Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Please write a
> response for each item in the application form. If an item does
> not apply to you, write "N/A" or "Not Applicable" for fields that do not
> apply to you. Please send one copy via email as well as one
> Braille or print copy with all other required documents.
>
> 2. NFB of Michigan Interview
> This interview must be conducted via telephone by the Scholarship
> Committee of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan.
>
> 3. Two additional letters of recommendation
> These letters of recommendation should come from professors, teachers,
> employers, or other members of the community who are
> qualified to speak on your behalf. A good letter of recommendation should
> highlight your achievements in and out of the classroom as
> well as potential leadership skills. Submissions via email are preferred,
> but print letters will be accepted.
>
> 4. Current Transcripts
> Please include an official copy of the transcript from the institution you
> are currently attending as well as any other
> post-secondary institutions you have attended. If you have completed less
> than 20 credit hours of post-secondary education, please
> include a copy of your high school transcript.
>
> 5. Verification of Blindness
> All scholarship applicants must be legally blind. Applicants must verify
> they are legally blind by submitting a letter from a
> qualified professional such as an optometrist, ophthalmologist, vocational
> rehabilitation counselor, special education professional,
> or disability support services office.
>
> All scholarship materials must be received by the scholarship committee by
> Friday, September 6, 2013. Please make sure to allow
> enough time for us to receive all of the print documents you send to us in
> the mail by this deadline. If you have any questions
> about the application process, please contact the scholarship chairperson,
> Terri Wilcox, via email at trising at sbcglobal.net or via
> telephone at (734)663-4050.
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2013 Scholarship Application Form
>
> To Apply:  Complete the 2013 Scholarship Application Form electronically
> and email it to, trising at sbcglobal.net. Then mail a Braille
> or print copy with all required documents to:
>
> NFBMI Scholarship Committee
> Terri Wilcox
> 2533 Sandalwood Circle
> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
>
> For Questions: Contact the scholarship chairperson, Terri Wilcox, via
> email at trising at sbcglobal.net or via telephone at
> (734)663-4050.
>
> Deadline:  All documentation must be received on or before September 6,
> 2013.
>
> PART A: DEMOGRAPHIC Information
>
> Name:
>
> Home address:
>
>
> Cell phone:
>
> Home phone:
>
> E-mail address:
>
> Date of birth:
>
> How did you hear about this scholarship program?
>
>
> PART B: HIGH SCHOOL Information
>
> Please fill out this section if you have completed less than 20 credit
> hours of post-secondary education. If this section does not
> apply to you, please answer "N/A" or "Not Applicable" to these questions.
>
> Name and address of high school attended:
>
>
> Cumulative Grade Point Average:
>
> PART C: COLLEGE Information
>
> Name and address of school you will be attending in the 2013-2014 academic
> year:
>
>
> Class Standing (e.g. freshman, sophomore, etc.):
>
> Cumulative Grade Point Average:
>
> Field of Study:
>
> Other postsecondary institutions attended along with Grade Point Average:
>
>
> Vocational goal - Describe what you hope to do upon graduation from
> college:
>
> PART D: Essay
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan awards scholarships based
> on academic excellence, community service, and leadership
> potential. As you prepare to respond to the following questions, keep in
> mind that this is your only opportunity to demonstrate your
> best qualities to the scholarship committee.  Since the scholarship
> committee is made up of successful blind graduates and
> professionals, we will be interested in the techniques you use to live as
> an independent blind person. Please limit your responses
> to 250 words per question.
>
> 1. How do you see yourself as a blind person? How do you think others
> perceive you as a blind person? Do you agree or disagree with
> the perceptions that other people have about blindness?
>
> 2. What qualities do you think makes a good leader, and in what ways have
> you demonstrated these qualities in your own life? Do you
> think others would agree or disagree with you?
>
> 3. If you could list one accomplishment in your life you wish you could
> have done better, what would it be, and what did you learn
> from this experience?
>
> 4. How do you actively participate in your community as a blind person?
> This is your opportunity to share clubs and organizations
> you belong to on and off campus as well as how you manage to live as a
> blind person in a sighted world.
>
> 5. What two questions would you like to ask the scholarship committee, and
> why would you like to ask these questions?
>
> PART E: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.
>
> By typing my full name and signing below, I confirm that all of the
> information provided in this scholarship application is true and
> correct to the best of my knowledge.
>
> Signature:
>  Date:
>
>
>
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