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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p>Greetings,<br>The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Scholarship Program. Each year, we recognize outstanding blind students and celebrate scholarship recipients during the Awards Banquet at the NFBN State Convention (April 30 to May 3, 2026) in Kearney, Nebraska.<o:p></o:p></p><p>A Word version of the 2026 NFBN Scholarship Application packet is attached to this email for your reference and to share with students who may prefer a paper option.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Scholarships<br>• First place: $1,500 scholarship from the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN)<br>• Two additional scholarships awarded by the Omaha and Lincoln chapters and the Nebraska Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p>Who should apply<br>Applicants must be:<br>• A legally blind resident of Nebraska<br>• Enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program beginning in fall 2026<br>• Able to attend the NFBN State Convention April 30 to May 3, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska (Finalists are required to attend the all-expense paid convention.)<o:p></o:p></p><p>Deadline<br>• Online/email submissions: received by 11:59 PM Central Time on March 1, 2026<br>• Mailed applications: postmarked by March 1, 2026<o:p></o:p></p><p>How to apply<br>• Online (preferred): <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship">www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship</a><br>• Email: <a href="mailto:scholarship@ne.nfb.org">scholarship@ne.nfb.org</a><br>• Mail: Bob Burns, NFBN Scholarship Chair, 15356 Page Street, Omaha, NE 68154<o:p></o:p></p><p>Required documents<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Personal statement (1 to 2 pages preferred) describing educational plans, career goals, honors or awards, leadership or activities, how you navigate situations involving blindness, and how this scholarship will support your goals<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted for initial review unless otherwise requested)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Two letters of recommendation (may be uploaded with the application or emailed directly by the recommender)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p>Intent to apply requirement<br>Applicants must contact the NFBN Scholarship Chair, Bob Burns, to notify him of intent to apply. After the conversation, applicants should request that the chair submit a brief note to the scholarship committee on the applicant's behalf.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Questions<br>Bob Burns, NFBN Scholarship Chair<br>402 210 5750<br><a href="mailto:scholarship@ne.nfb.org">scholarship@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>Also consider the National NFB Scholarship Program<br>The National Federation of the Blind national scholarship program is also open, with a deadline of March 31. We encourage eligible students to apply for both state and national scholarship opportunities. Learn more and apply at nfb.org/scholarships.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Thank you for sharing this opportunity with students, families, and educators.<o:p></o:p></p><p>About the National Federation of the Blind<br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>