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<b>National Federation of the Blind 2016 Scholarship Program<br>
</b><a href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships">www.nfb.org/scholarships</a>
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Deadline: March 31, 2016<br>
Are you a legally blind college student living in the United States or
Puerto Rico? This annual program offers 30 scholarships worth from $3,000
to $12,000 to eligible students, from high school seniors beginning their
freshman year in the fall semester of 2016, up through grad students
working on their PhD degrees. These merit scholarships are based on
academic excellence, community service, and leadership. In addition to
the money, each winner will receive assistance to attend the July 2016
NFB annual convention in Orlando, Florida providing an excellent
opportunity for high-level networking with active blind persons in many
different professions and occupations. To apply, read the rules and
the Submission Checklist, complete the official 2016 Scholarship
Application Form (online or in print), supply all required documents, and
request and complete one interview by an NFB affiliate president (unless
the president requests a later date). Applications are accepted
through March 31. Go to
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships">www.nfb.org/scholarships</a>
for complete rules and requirements.<br><br>
Please also consult your state president as many of our state affiliates
also award scholarships. A list of state affiliate president
information can be found at:
<a href="https://nfb.org/state-presidents-list">
https://nfb.org/state-presidents-list</a>.<br><br>
"Every day we raise the expectations of blind people in the National
Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want."<br><br>
Patti Gregory Chang<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, Treasurer<br>
NFB Scholarship Committee Chair <br>
<a href="mailto:pattischang@gmail.com">pattischang@gmail.com</a><br>
NFB of IL:
<a href="http://www.nfbofillinois.org">www.nfbofillinois.org</a><br>
NFB: <a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
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