[Nfbmo] Fw: Deadline for applications: postmarked Feb 1, 2013_Missouri Business Leadership Network Scholarship Information for MO and Illinois Area Colleges

Chris Parsons christine-parsons at sbcglobal.net
Fri Jan 18 23:49:55 UTC 2013


Hi all,
Saw this in my inbox and thought some of you might be interested.
Chris
The Missouri Business Leadership Network (MOBLN) has established the MOBLN Scholarship (see information below).  The scholarship is targeted for; College Graduate Students, College Undergraduate Program and receiving services thru the Disability Support Access Office (inclusive of 504 Plan) or High School Senior with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. Visit the website:  www.mobln.org to access the scholarship application or for more information.  The recipients will be notified by April 15, 2013 and will be invited to the MOBLN May event in 2013.      (Scholarship Application Form is Attached)                         
 

Scholarship Overview:                                                                                                                 

 

The Missouri Business Leadership Network (MOBLN) has established the MOBLN Scholarship to support its mission to open doors and increase representation of people with disabilities in the workforce. The MOBLN Mobility Scholarship is designed for graduate and undergraduate students with disabilities who reside in the Greater St. Louis Area to live, work and give back to their community. 

 

All interested students must submit a completed MOBLN Scholarship application by February 1, 2013. The MOBLN Scholarship committee will select the awardees who present an accurate overview of their life experience and achievements that best support the mission of MOBLN. 

 

2013-2014 School Year Scholarships: 

MOBLN will award three scholarships in the following categories: 

 

$2000 – Graduate Level College Student receiving services through their University Disability Support Office (inclusive of 504 Plan). New 

 

$1000 -- Existing Undergraduate College Student receiving services through their 

University Disability Support Office (inclusive of 504 Plan). 

 

$1000 – High School Senior with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP); Individual Service Plan (ISP); or 504 Plan 

 

Scholarship Applications will be evaluated based on the following areas: 

 

a. Completed application (Please note: incomplete scholarship applications 

will be disqualified) 

b. Typed Essay reflecting support of the MOBLN mission. 

c. Academics G.P.A. 

d. Extracurricular activities and / or community involvement. Include work 

experience if appropriate. 

 

 

Scholarship funds will be made payable to the recipient’s school of choice, upon receipt of requested verification documents. 

Recipients will be notified by April 15, 2013 and will be invited to the MOBLN 

Award Luncheon in May 2013 (date, time, location pending).

Selection Criteria: 

 

There are a few considerations that are essential. The absence of these elements will disqualify your application. 

 

Scholarship will be awarded based on completeness of application, essay, and 

effort of the student. 

 

The areas of achievement in which we seek information about the applicant: 

academics, extracurricular activities (examples; art, athletics, community service) 

and work experience, if appropriate. 

. 

Essays should be typed, organized, clear, and accurate. 

. Appropriate signatures are required 

. Information must be verifiable 

. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Guidelines for Higher Education Admission 

will be followed 

. Applicants must be a permanent resident of one of the following counties: 

 

Missouri Counties 

 

Franklin County, Jefferson County, Lincoln 

County, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, 

St. Louis County, Warren County, 

Washington County 

 

Illinois Counties 

 

Bond County, Calhoun County, Clinton 

County, Jersey County, Madison County, 

Macoupin County, Monroe County, St. Clair 

County 

 

For more information and to apply –

http://www.mobln.org/scholarshipinformation.html

 

 

 
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