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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Received from Brian Mackey, affiliate webmaster.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please review and share with others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The following is located on the state affiliate website, to learn more about the NFBNJ,please visit,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>973 743 0075<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 style='background:white'>Scholarships<o:p></o:p></h1><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The National Federation of the Blind believes in investing in the future by supporting the college education of deserving legally blind students. Our state and national scholarship programs are the most generous in the country. We urge you to apply to both.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The scholarship program is our commitment to academic excellence and leadership among blind students, and each winner is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process opens November 1. Review the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist" target="_blank">scholarship application checklist</a> and the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-faqs" target="_blank">scholarship program FAQs</a>. Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. Learn about the eligibility and requirements of the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">2020 scholarship program</a>. All blind high school and college students are encouraged to apply! In addition to receiving a check, the recipient receives airfare, hotel room, registration, banquet and other items of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey awards as many as five (5) scholarships each year at its annual state convention to New Jersey residents or those attending New Jersey schools. Any legally blind, full-time college or graduate student may apply, as well as graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full-time in the fall of 2020. All finalists must attend the entire convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, to be held in November. The NFBNJ scholarship program is our investment in the future of blind people who demonstrate scholastic aptitude, leadership, and service. All blind high school and college students are encouraged to apply! The recipient of a state scholarship receives a check, hotel room, registration, food, two extra banquet tickets for family and or friend.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><img border=0 width=260 height=104 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5E741.9124B490" alt="Student accepts scholarship award"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>When a national scholarship application is completed and forwarded to the committee, the applicant has the opportunity to win a national and or a state scholarship. Complete one application and you can win two scholarships! The application deadline for both programs is March 31, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><img border=0 width=260 height=99 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D5E741.9124B490" alt="Students receive scholarships"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Please also read:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=6b50c12608&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#NFBNJ SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 2019 STATE CONVENTION">NFBNJ SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 2019 STATE CONVENTION</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=6b50c12608&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#National Convention Reflections From National Scholarship Winners">National Convention Reflections From National Scholarship Winners</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=6b50c12608&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#Applications Open: Apply for Our STEM Summer Program">Applications Open: Apply for Our STEM Summer Program</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>National Convention Reflections >From National Scholarship Winners</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>To read the national convention reflections from our national scholarship winners, please visit our <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/reflections-from-national-scholarship-winners">Reflections from National Scholarship Winners</a> page.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Applications Open: Apply for Our STEM Summer Program</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16049&qid=3297765" target="_blank">NFB Engineering Quotient (EQ) Program</a><br>June 21-27, 2020<br>St. Paul, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>“NFB EQ gave me more confidence to keep doing what I want—no one can stop me! The program opened my eyes to even more options in the field [of engineering] and it gave me some confidence that I can do some mechanical stuff that I didn’t think I could do before.” – Michael, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Join the National Federation of the Blind this summer at the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=15889&qid=3255731" target="_blank">Science Museum of Minnesota</a> for a week-long program of hands-on lessons and various recreational activities. No specific level of previous engineering experience. Not a student? Share with a blind or low-vision teen today!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Meet new people. Learn new things. Have an exciting adventure!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Transportation and Hotel</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Participant’s transportation to and from the program will be arranged by the National Federation of the Blind. Students will travel to St. Paul/Minneapolis on Sunday and will travel home on the following Saturday. This is a residential program; students will stay in a hotel (with a roommate) paid for by the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute and all meals will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>How to Apply</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Blind or low-vision students in grades 9-12 during the 2019-2020 school year in a school (public, private, charter, residential, or home school) in the United States and available to attend the entire program are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16049&qid=3297765" target="_blank">Apply Now!</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Applications are due March 29, 2020. No registration fee and minimal costs! Read the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16050&qid=3297765" target="_blank">FAQs</a> for more details about cost.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Contact Us</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Contact us at <a href="mailto:STEM@nfb.org" target="_blank">STEM@nfb.org</a>, 410-659-9314, extension 2418, or by mail:<br>National Federation of the Blind<br>c/o NFB EQ<br>200 East Wells Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>This material is based upon work supported by the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=15893&qid=3255731" target="_blank">National Science Foundation</a> under Grant No. 1712887. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>