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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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2024 Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri announces our 2024 Scholarship Program. We will be accepting applications until February 15, 2024. We invite all qualified candidates to apply. Applicants must be legally blind and plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the fall of 2024. Applicants should live in Missouri but need not be a member of the National Federation of the Blind. Scholarships begin at $750 and are based on merit. Applicants are invited to submit all information and documents online. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2024, either through the online form found at <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a> or at the email address provided below. Acknowledgment of applications and documents will be sent upon receipt. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Scholarship Chair. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Application Checklist<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Official application form <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Proof of legal blindness<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Student essay<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Student transcripts <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Two letters of recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A letter from an NFB of Missouri Scholarship Committee member. Contact the Scholarship Chair to arrange this interview once you complete the first 5 requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please note:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>* Letters of recommendation must not be submitted by the applicant but must come directly from the person authoring the letter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>* In an effective essay the applicant may consider sharing about his or her life in a way that gives the committee insight into him or her. The essay should cover the ways in which one lives successfully as a blind person and describe personal goals for the future. Committee members give the essay a great deal of attention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>* In addition to receiving the monetary award, the scholarship Finalist will attend the convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri, April 12-14, 2024, at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel, 8801 NW 112<sup>th</sup> St, Kansas City, MO, 64153. Accommodation, convention registration, and planned meals during the convention will be provided. We are also happy to help coordinate transportation to ensure this is not a barrier to our scholarship class. The type of transportation assistance may vary based on where in Missouri the winner resides and the available transportation resources in that community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>* Throughout the convention, scholarship winners will have an opportunity to experience the National Federation of the Blind and network with successful blind people. In addition, final interviews with the Scholarship Committee will aid the committee in determining the scholarship each winner will receive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>* You should know that merit scholarships from the National Federation of the Blind go directly to the winner. Therefore, students can use funds to meet expenses that other funding sources do not cover. Also, merit scholarships are viewed favorably when included on a resume.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The application is available on the NFB of Missouri website. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the scholarship chair. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robin House, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone or Text: 314-265-6852.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:scholarships@nfbmo.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>scholarships@nfbmo.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Web Page: </span><a href="http://www.nfbmo.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbmo.org</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>/scholarships</span></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>