[NFBN-Announce] The NFB of Nebraska today announces its 2020 Scholarship Program

[NFB of Nebraska Info]

For Immediate Release



 Release Date:  Monday June 15, 2020



 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



Lincoln, NE (June 15, 2020). The National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska today announces the 2020 NFBN Scholarship Program and the
immediate release of its application form.



Are you a legally blind college student living in Nebraska? Do you know a
Nebraskan who is legally blind and is on the journey of fulfilling their
academic dreams? Have you or this person you might know ever wished to
interact with others who are simply living the lives they want as blind
Nebraskans? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, then the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska annual scholarship program, which
offers 5 scholarships ranging in value from $250 to $1,500 and an
all-expense paid trip to the annual state convention, might be for you or
them! Eligible students from high school seniors beginning their freshman
year in the fall semester of 2020 up through grad students working on their
PhD and who are legally blind are encouraged to apply.  The scholarships
are merit based and consider academic excellence, community service, and
leadership.



Five selected winners from the applicant pool will be traveling to the 50th
annual NFBN state convention in Omaha, NE from October 23rd through 25th,
2020, and given 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. “It is
inspiring to experience the vast knowledge and support that comes with the
convention”, says Dominick Vanlanningham, 2019 top scholarship winner.

To apply, read the rules and the submission checklist, complete the
official 2020 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.
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