[VABS] Fwd: [nabs-l] Join us in our nation's capital: Apply for the 2018 Wash Sem funding program

[Robert Parsons]

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> From: NABS President | Kathryn Webster via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 11, 2017 at 12:23:35 PM EST
> To: <nfbnet-students at nfbnet.org>, <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: NABS President | Kathryn Webster <nabs.president at gmail.com>, officeofthepresident at nfb.org, michael.ausbun at gmail.com, williams.tarik20 at gmail.com
> Subject: [nabs-l] Join us in our nation's capital: Apply for the 2018 Wash Sem funding program
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Fellow students:
> 
> 
> 
> This year is a momentous time for us as we fight for our rights as blind
> students in higher education. As all of you should know, the 2018 Washington
> Seminar is around the corner. This year, more than ever, we need students on
> the front line of history as we advocate for our rights. The National
> Association of blind Students understands that finances are tight for
> students; and that's where we come into play.
> 
> 
> 
> With the gracious help of President Riccobono and our national treasury,
> NABS has created a matching effort in order to create a funding program to
> support students in attending. This is our third annual program, where we
> aim to get as many students who are interested in advocacy and national
> legislation to Washington DC to fight for AIM HIGH, as well as our other
> national priorities.
> 
> 
> 
> I stress this every year, but please do realize that this assistance is for
> those students who need the financial help. We expect students to put skin
> in the game, as well as leaning on other resources, such as local chapters
> and affiliates. With that in mind, we are here to help and eager to work
> with you to improve the quality of education for blind students across the
> nation.
> 
> 
> 
> Applications are live; and the deadline is Sunday, November 26, 2017 at
> 11:59pm eastern. Late submissions will not be accepted. An appointed
> committee will review the submissions and distribute decisions by
> mid-December. Please be thorough in your responses.
> 
> 
> 
> Here's the application:
> 
> https://goo.gl/forms/orW6c7cPS3zyXSeg2
> 
> 
> 
> Love,
> 
> Kathryn C. Webster
> 
> President | National association of Blind Students
> 
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> 
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> 
> Nabs.president at gmail.com
> 
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