[NFBMT] FW: Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship class

Fri May 17 17:04:22 UTC 2024

This year, Montana has two National scholarship finalists.  At least, we
have two with strong Montana ties.

Hannah Clemenson is a lifetime member of our Affiliate.  She grew up in
White Sulphur Springs and has been finishing up her undergrad degree in a
San Francisco college.  She likely will show up as a California finalist,
but there’s no doubt Hannah is as Montanan as  they come.

Henry Young is originally from New Jersey, but he’s been a student at the
University of Montana for three or more years.

Just wanted everyone to know Montana again enjoys bragging rights in our
national scholarship program.  Please see the whole list of finalists below.
Also, please join me in congratulating Hannah, Henry, and the rest of the
2024 scholarship class!

Best!

Jim Marks

President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana

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day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations
create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.  Live the life you
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Celebrate Outstanding Blind Students

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative organization
advancing the lives of its members and all blind people in the United
States, today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program
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financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other
resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in alphabetical
order with their home states or territories and vocational goals.
Congratulations to these outstanding finalists:
Lindsay Adair, Louisiana, Psychology/Social Work
Krystle Allen, New Jersey, Social Work
Cole Carper, Arkansas, Aerospace Engineering
J David Carrillo, Utah, Grief/Trauma Counseling
Hannah Clemenson, Montana, Journalism
Abey Finklea, Colorado, International Education
Madison Flores, Texas, Disability Rights Lawyer
Tom Geraci, Massachusetts, Communications and Social Media
Thelma González Santana, Puerto Rico, International Corporate Development
Benjamin Grelk, Nebraska, Software engineer
Rachel Elizabeth Grider, California, O&M Instructor
Amanda Juetten, Tennessee, Blindness Skills Professional
Thor Kargatis, District of Columbia, Urban Planning and Transportation
Miranda Lacy, West Virginia, Social Worker
Julia LaGrand, Michigan, Music Education
Miles Little, District of Columbia, Finance
Tamara Lundy, Louisiana, Health Care Administration
Enrique Mejia, Iowa, Special Education Teacher
Jose Andre, District of Columbia, Piano Teacher
Sam Morgan, Colorado, Meteorologist
Joshua Olukanni, Georgia, Organizational Development consultant
Natalie Rankin, Texas, Cyber Security
Casey Reyes, Utah, Public Relations
Muntaha Ruthba, Texas, International Blindness Advocacy
Dishon Spears, Colorado, Non-profit Business Management
Jonesti Steele, Mississippi, Rehabilitation counselor
Maranda Ulvestad, Arizona, Elementary school teacher
Colin Wong, Washington, Professor and Researcher
Lynn Wu, California, Non-Profit Technology
Henry Young, New Jersey, Park Ranger

“The scholarship program is one example of how the organized blind movement
builds a community of leaders,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. “These finalists represent a broad range
of interests and career goals, including several STEAM fields, media and
communications, education, and much more."

"We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom are raising
expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of these
outstanding students are proof that the blind can achieve excellence and
live the lives we want, and we will celebrate them as a community at our
national convention.” For more information about the National Federation of
the Blind scholarship program, visit https://nfb.org/scholarships.
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