[NFBV-Announce] National Federation of the Blind of Virginia2026 Scholarship Program

[jackibruce6 at gmail.com]

From: Jimmy Morris, Scholarship Program Coordinator

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) is pleased to
announce the launch of its James F. Nelson merit scholarship program for the
academic year 2026-2027. Up to three scholarships of $2500 will be awarded
based on academic achievement, community engagement, and leadership
potential. The deadline to submit applications is 11:50 PM Eastern Standard
Time on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Applications can be submitted at
https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the James F. Nelson merit scholarship, applicants must. 

 

*	Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that qualifies them to
receive services under IDEA or from a state vocational rehabilitation
program.
*	Be a resident of Virginia, or          attending an in-person
Virginia accredited institution of higher education full-time.
*	Plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in the
2026-2027 academic year; and
*	Attend and participate in all scholarship program activities at the
NFBV in-person state convention taking place October 22nd through 25th, 2026
in Herndon, Virginia. 

In-Person State-Convention Details:

The NFBV will cover the reasonable costs associated with attending the
in-person state convention for all eligible applicants, including a hotel
room shared with a fellow scholarship applicant, most meals, the cost of
registration, and a banquet ticket. Scholarship applicants should work with
their local NFBV chapters to explore transportation options and notify the
scholarship committee of any difficulties. Convention related expenses will
be reimbursed or covered by the affiliate at the convention. Please notify
the committee if you do not have access to a credit card or other means of
covering pre-convention costs. Applicants are expected to pre-register for
the convention to signal their intentions to attend, and to assist the
scholarship committee in making hotel reservations. 

Application Process:

All applicants must complete an online application consisting of
approximately 20 questions by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday,
September 24th, 2026. The application is available at
https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship and must include:

 

1.	At Least One Letter of Recommendation; and 
2.	Electronic Copy of Transcript(s).

 

For any questions, please contact Jimmy Morris.

Email: jimorris0116 at gmail.com <mailto:jimorris0116 at gmail.com>  Phone: (434)
547-2720

 

 

Warm Regards,

 

Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT 

 

 

Peace,

 

Jacki Bruce

 

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tel:(757)291-1789

 

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