[Ohio-talk] Scholarship application workshop

[Jordy Stringer]

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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.


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> From: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
> Date: January 17, 2017 at 4:17:42 PM EST
> To: Colleen Roth via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Scholarship application workshop
> 
> Salutations Federation family, please see below for an important scholarship related announcement.
> 
> 
> Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
> 
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>> From: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
>> Date: January 17, 2017 at 4:12:31 PM EST
>> To: jordystringer83 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Scholarship application workshop
>> 
>> Greetings fellow federationists, I hope this message finds each of you well.
>> I write to share information about scholarships for blind and visually
>> impaired students and a special opportunity for students who can be in
>> the Columbus area on Saturday March forth. Beginning at noon, those
>> interested in the scholarship programs of the National Federation of
>> the Blind can come together to have lunch and discuss some tips and
>> tricks for submitting a winning scholarship application. The meeting
>> will be held at the Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church located at,
>> 2350 Indianola Avenue Columbus Oh, 43202.
>> Lunch will be served from noon to 1:00PM and the workshop will take
>> place from 1:00 until 2:30 PM.
>> For more information and to RSVP, contact Jordy D. Stringer
>> jordystringer83 at gmail.com
>> with the subject line: Scholarship workshop
>> Please RSVP no later than Wednesday March 1, 2017. We want to be sure
>> to have enough pizza, salad and soda for everyone.
>> 
>> Here is some information about our scholarships:
>> National Federation of the Blind 2017 National Scholarship Program
>> Deadline: March 31, 2017
>> Are you a legally blind college student living in the United States
>> or Puerto Rico? This annual program offers 30 scholarships worth from
>> $3,000 to $12,000 to eligible students, from high school seniors
>> beginning their freshman year in the fall semester of 2017 up through
>> grad students working on their PhD degrees. These merit scholarships
>> are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
>> In addition to the money, each winner will receive assistance to
>> attend the July 2017 NFB annual convention in Orlando, Florida,
>> providing an excellent opportunity for high-level networking with
>> active blind people in many different professions and occupations. To
>> apply, read the rules and the Submission Checklist, complete the
>> official 2017 Scholarship Application Form (online or in print),
>> supply all required documents, and request and complete one interview
>> by an NFB affiliate president (unless the president requests a later
>> date). Applications are accepted through March 31. Go to
>> www.nfb.org/scholarships for complete rules and requirements.
>> 
>> NFB of Ohio State Scholarships
>> The Ohio Affiliate also awards 3 state scholarships beginning at
>> $1,000 with a new July 1 deadline. For more information and
>> application instructions please contact Jordy D. Stringer.
>> Chairman , National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Scholarship Committee
>> E-mail: jordystringer83 at gmail.com
>> Phone: 317-629-4639