[Ohio-talk] Scholarship application workshop

[Jordy Stringer]

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.


Begin forwarded message:

> 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