[NFBNJ] CBVI BOT Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted

[Linda Melendez]

*The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired *

*Board of Trustees 2021 - 2022 Academic Year *

*Scholarship Program *

*Application Deadline: May 5, 2021*

The following privately-funded scholarships will be awarded



*The Nathan & Sally Rogoff** Scholarship for Academic Excellence *

*Amount: *$1,000 (One Thousand Dollars)



*Sponsor:* NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI) - Board
of Trustees



*Award based on (evaluative priority order): * GPA, SAT score, essay
quality, strength of letters of recommendation, and amount and nature of
community service


*The Caroline Rose Foster **Scholarship for Independence and
Self-Determination *

*Amount:* $1,000 (One Thousand Dollars)

*Sponsors:* The CBVI Board of Trustees

*Award based on (evaluative priority order):* Response to essay questions,
strength of letters of recommendation, financial need, GPA, and SAT score.

*The Cathy and Herb Bodensiek** Scholarship for Students Majoring
in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or Business
Administration   *

*Amount:* $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars)

*Sponsor:* Estate of Herb Bodensiek



*Award based on (evaluative priority order):* *Candidate must major in STEM
or Business Administration*; response to essay questions, strength of
letters of recommendation, GPA, SAT score, amount and nature of community
service and financial need.



*The Mary Louise Buckley **Scholarship for Students Majoring in Health
Services or Communications   *

*Amount: *$5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars)

*Sponsor: *Estate of Mary Louise Buckley

*Award based on (evaluative priority order):* *Candidate must major in
Health Services or Communications*; response to essay questions, strength
of letters of recommendation, GPA, SAT score, amount and nature of
community service and financial need.



*Eligibility Requirements  *


   -  U.S. citizen or legal resident
   - Resident of New Jersey
   - *Active/Eligible  NJCBVI Client  *
   - Full-time college student, undergraduate or graduate who will be
   registered and attend classes in the 2021 – 2022 academic year.




*Applicant must demonstrate:  *

   - A minimum GPA of 2.5
   - Community involvement /service to others
   - Financial need (Bodensiek Scholarship only)

*What is needed to apply? *

Follow the detailed directions that can be found on CBVI’s web site, which
include the link to the application.



*Where do I find the scholarship detailed information and application? *

Go to: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/home/scholarships.html



*Where and when is the application and other documentation to be
submitted? *

The application can be electronically submitted upon completion. Supporting
documentation MUST be emailed by *May 5, 2021* to:



*CBVI.Scholarship at dhs.nj.gov* <CBVI.Scholarship at dhs.nj.gov>



(Questions should be emailed to the above address)

*Applications and supporting documentation must be received via email by or
before May 5, 2021.*




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