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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Friday NABS!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Time is running out!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind National Scholarship program is accepting applications until Thursday, March 31!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Are you legally blind? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Do you reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Are you pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study at a U.S. institution in the 2016 scholastic year?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Are you available to attend the entire NFB National Convention in Orlando, Florida from June 30-July 5, 2016?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Are you eager to meet Federation leaders and network with some of the brightest, most passionate mentors out there? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you said yes to all of these questions, then we strongly encourage you to apply to our 2016 National Scholarship Program! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships ranging in value of $3,000 to $12,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Visit our website at </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>www.nfb.org/scholarships</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> to begin your application!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Remember: applications, along with all necessary documents, must be submitted no later than March 31, 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that you must get your affiliate president to write you a reference letter, so don’t wait any longer to reach out!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are new to our movement, you can find your affiliate president’s contact information at <a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Furthermore, you must submit a 700-word essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, and application form. This opportunity is immensely rewarding and I encourage each of you to apply! As Chairperson Patti Chang would say: the only way you have no chance of receiving one is if you don’t apply.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the NABS Board members or Chairperson Patti Chang at pattischang@gmail.com with questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have a great weekend; and good luck!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kathryn Webster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer/Secretary | National Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(203) 273-8463<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Kathrynwebster.nfb@gmail.com">Kathrynwebster.nfb@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>