<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!!!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Each year the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) awards scholarships to qualified blind students. The scholarships are awarded at the annual convention of the NFBI. In 2020 the NFBI will award two scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community. To be eligible for an NFBI scholarship, an applicant must be a legally blind resident of or student in Illinois who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program. To apply, complete the application at <a href="http://www.nfbofillinois.org/scholarships" target="_blank">www.nfbofillinois.org/scholarships</a>. Submit your application and supporting documents to Deborah Kent Stein, NFBI Scholarship Committee, at <a href="mailto:dkent5817@att.net" target="_blank">dkent5817@att.net</a>. Completed applications must be received before midnight on March 31.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">We strongly encourage you to apply for an NFB national scholarship in addition to a scholarship from the NFB of Illinois. Blind students from throughout the United States and Puerto Rico compete for thirty scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $12,000. You can learn more and complete an application at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/scholarships</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">We look forward to reviewing your application. If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Kent Stein at <a href="mailto:dkent5817@att.net" target="_blank">dkent5817@att.net</a> or 773-203-1394.</span></p></div>