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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><a name="OLE_LINK7"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK8"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK3"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska is pleased to announce
the 2012 NFBN Scholarship Program and the immediate release of its application
form. This scholarship program affords five finalists the opportunity to
attend an all expense paid trip to the NFBN state convention in Kearney on
October 12<sup>th</sup> through the 14th, and the chance to compete for one of
five scholarships awarded by the state affiliate and various chapters and
divisions, from within the NFB of Nebraska. <sup> </sup>The National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska will be awarding a $1000 scholarship.
In addition, the National Federation of the Blind Lincoln and Omaha Chapters,
along with the Nebraska Association of Blind Students will be presenting
scholarship awards. Anyone who has ever attended an NFBN convention will
be proud to attest to its ability to be a positive, life changing
experience. <o:p></o:p></span></font></a></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Any <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:place></st1:State>
student who is blind or visually impaired and who will be attending a post secondary
institution and is interested in securing an application for the 2012 NFBN
Scholarship Program may obtain one by visiting the National Federation of the
Blind of Nebraska website at www.ne.nfb.org or by contacting the Scholarship
committee Chairman. Shane Buresh, 402-465-5468, e-mail: <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">scholarship@ne.nfb.org</st1:PersonName>. For your convenience the
form is both attached and pasted below.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> We
hope to see applications from many of you and to see every one of you in <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kearney</st1:place></st1:City> for the 2012
state convention. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Cordially yours, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Scholarship Program Chairman Shane Buresh <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of
the Blind of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2012 Scholarship
Application Form<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Name: _______________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Date of Birth: ______________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Home Address:
_____________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>School Address:
_____________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Primary Phone: _______________Secondary Phone:
____________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Email Address: _________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>List all post secondary institutions attended:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Grade Point Average (GPA): ____________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Attach the following:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(1) A letter telling us about your educational plans, vocational goals,
and awards. Tell us about yourself and how you deal with situations involving
your blindness. How will our scholarship help you?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(2) A copy of all your transcripts.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<h2><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Continue
To Page 2<o:p></o:p></span></font></h2>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(3) Two letters of recommendation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(4) Contact the NFBN Scholarship Chairman, Shane Buresh, or the NFBN
State President, Amy Buresh, (see contact information at the bottom of this
form) to notify him or her of your intention to apply for the
scholarship. Following your conversation, request that either the
president or chairman write a note to the scholarship committee on your behalf.
Failure to complete this or any of the previously requested items in this
process will disqualify your application and eliminate you from
consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(5) Your completed application and attachments <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>must</span></b> be sent both electronically and
through the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region></st1:place>
mail. Please insure that your hardcopy materials are postmarked by
September 15<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>, </span></b>2012. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Send to: Shane Buresh</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>NFBN Scholarship Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6210 Walker Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lincoln</span></font></st1:City><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">68507</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font size=4><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Email to: <st1:PersonName w:st="on">scholarship@ne.nfb.org</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>NOTE: The first place winner will be awarded a scholarship in the
amount of $1000 from the NFBN. The <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:City>
and Lincoln chapters of the NFBN, along with the Nebraska Association of Blind
Students, will award four additional scholarships to the remaining finalists.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoBodyText><b><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>In order to be considered for any of the scholarships,
finalists are REQUIRED to attend an all expense paid trip to the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska State Convention to be held in Kearney, NE
on October 12th, 13th and 14th.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Shane Buresh, Scholarship Chairman <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(402) 465-5468, E-mail: </span></font><a
href="mailto:scholarship@ne.nfb.org"><font size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>scholarship@ne.nfb.org</span></font></a><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> or <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Amy Buresh, </span></font><font size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President,
NFBN <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>(402) 477-7711, E-mail: president@ne.nfb.org<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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