[nfbmi-talk] Scholarship Deadline is September 30

[J.J. Meddaugh]

Time flies. The eadline deadline to apply for a state scholarship is 
September 30. People often assume that if they have college paid for, 
then there is no reason to apply. But these awards are merit-based so 
you can win and still receive other aid. More information is below.


Good luck.



The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is pleased to announce 
its 2017 scholarship program benefiting blind college students. This 
year we will offer two scholarships, one for $1,000 and one for $500 to 
outstanding blind students who currently live in,  or are attending 
college in the state of Michigan during the fall, 2017 term.

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. In addition, scholarship winners will be required to 
meet with the scholarship committee during the convention. The 2017 
convention will take place November 3-5, 2017 in Kalamazoo Michigan. 
Convention expenses including transportation, hotel accommodations, 
registration and banquet costs will be provided to each scholarship 
recipient. For more information on state convention, please visit 
http://www.nfbmi.org/convention

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles 
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; 
blindness is not what holds you back.

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 these scholarships.

The NFB of Michigan offers these scholarships as a way to recognize the 
achievements of blind students in their academic affairs, personal 
pursuits, and service to their community. These scholarships are based 
on merit and will not affect any rehabilitation services you may be 
receiving. The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan can provide 
written documentation explaining this if needed.

To be eligible for these scholarships, all applicants must:

•Be certified as legally blind
•Be a resident of the state of Michigan or a student at a Michigan 
college or university
•    Be pursuing a full-time postsecondary course of study during the 
fall 2017 academic term. We will also consider part-time students with 
additional responsibilities such as employment or parenting. Part-time 
students must be enrolled in at least half of a normal course load.
•    Participate in the entire NFB of Michigan 2017 state convention and 
all scheduled scholarship activities; and
•    Submit all application materials by September 30, 2017.

All application materials must be submitted electronically to 
scholarships at nfbmi.org. 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 October 15, 2017. All decisions made by the scholarship 
committee are final.

For more information or to download the 2017 application, please visit
http://www.nfbmi.org/convention

Good luck!

J.J. Meddaugh
2017 Scholarship Committee Chair
Email: scholarships at nfbmi.org