[NFBNGC] Reminder: NFBN Scholarship Deadline Approaching – Apply by January 21!

[Jamie K. Richey]

Dear Students, Parents, Teachers and Counselors!

 

The deadline to apply for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN) Annual Scholarship Program is quickly approaching—don’t miss your chance to apply by January 21, 2025!

 

Are you a legally blind college student in Nebraska, or do you know someone who is? This program provides an amazing opportunity for financial support, leadership growth, and connection with Nebraska’s blind community.

Who Can Apply?
If you are legally blind, a Nebraska resident, and a student—from a high school senior entering college in the fall of 2025 to a graduate student working on your PhD—we want to hear from you!

Our scholarships are merit-based, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

What’s at Stake?

*	First Place Scholarship: $1,500 from the NFBN.
*	Two Additional Scholarships: Sponsored by the Omaha Chapter, Lincoln Chapter, and the Nebraska Association of Blind Students.
*	State Convention Experience: Finalists will attend the 2025 NFBN State Convention in Omaha, March 27-30, fully paid for by the NFBN.

 

This convention is an invaluable opportunity to network, learn from successful blind leaders, and grow within Nebraska’s vibrant blind community.

Hear from Our 2024 Scholarship Winner:
“Receiving the 2024 NFBN scholarship provided me with a fantastic experience at the state convention. There, I met a number of incredible people and became involved in reforming the Nebraska Association of Blind Students, becoming its first vice president.”
– Benjamin Grelk

 

Ready to Apply?

1.	Review the rules and application checklist.
2.	Complete the official 2025 Scholarship Application Form.
3.	Gather all required documents.
4.	Schedule and complete an interview with the NFBN President or Scholarship Chair.

Find the application and details here:
www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship <http://www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship> 

 

Have Questions?
Contact us:

*	Bob Burns, Scholarship Chair
📞 (402) 210-5750

| 📧 scholarship at ne.nfb.org <mailto:scholarship at ne.nfb.org> 

*	Jamie Richey, NFBN President
📞 (308) 520-9024

📧 president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

 

Don’t wait—apply by midnight on January 21 to take the next step toward achieving your academic goals and connecting with Nebraska’s inspiring blind community.

 

 

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