[NFBN-Announce] Announcing the 2019 Scholarship Program

[NFB of Nebraska Info]

For Immediate Release



Release Date:  Thursday August 1, 2019



Shane Buresh, Scholarship Coordinator

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska



Office:  402-477-7711 Cell:   402-440-4732

Email:*scholarship at ne.nfb.org <scholarship at ne.nfb.org>*



Lincoln, NE (August 1, 2019). The National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska today announces the 2019 NFBN Scholarship Program and the
immediate release of its application form.



Are you a legally blind college student living in Nebraska? This annual
program offers 5 scholarships ranging in value from $250.00 to $1,500 to
eligible students from high school seniors beginning their freshman year in
the fall semester of 2019 up through grad students working on their PhD.
These merit scholarships are based on academic excellence, community
service, and leadership. In addition to the money, each winner will receive
an all- expense paid trip to the NFBN state convention in Columbus, NE from
October 11th through 13th,  2019,  and the chance to compete for one of
five scholarships awarded by the state affiliate and various chapters and
divisions within the NFB of Nebraska.



Anyone who has ever attended an NFBN convention will be proud to attest to
its ability to be a positive, life changing experience.



To apply, read the rules and the submission checklist, complete the
official 2019 Scholarship Application Form, supply all required documents,
and request and complete an interview with the NFBN affiliate president.



To apply, print an application form or to learn more, go to
*www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship-form
<http://www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship-form>*.
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