[Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement

Wed Jan 20 22:03:53 UTC 2010

Very true!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement


> Rachel,
> The only dumb questions is the one that is never asked.
> Holly
>
> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Rachel Jacobs <oceanrls at hotmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Oh sorry. I saw the M in front of FCB so I was confused!
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:23 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement
>>
>>
>> *
>>>
>>> Rachel,
>>> **
>>> This is the information that was on the website. The ELIGIBILITY
>>> REQUIREMENTS are listed below. I think that if a scholarship is 
>>> available,
>>> then all eligible should apply. Money is money! Every college student
>>> needs
>>> money.
>>> 2010 FCB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION*
>>>
>>> The 2010 Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program consists of
>>> awards
>>> totaling $6,750.00, which is offered to outstanding students who are
>>> enrolled in academic education or professional or technical training
>>> beyond
>>> the high school level. There is a $2,500 scholarship offered to an
>>> outstanding college student; a $2,000.00 award for a high school student
>>> exhibiting academic and leadership excellence; a $1,500.00 award 
>>> available
>>> to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study which will
>>> increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field; and a $750.00
>>> scholarship to be awarded to an eligible applicant who is enrolled
>>> part-time
>>> in a college or university or a student enrolled in a technical 
>>> institute.
>>> All applicants must have, at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
>>>
>>> The prestigious Gayle M. Krause-Edwards $2,500.00 scholarship requires a
>>> 3.2
>>> grade point average and completion of one semester in a College or
>>> University to be considered. This scholarship will be awarded to one
>>> student
>>> exhibiting outstanding academic and leadership achievements.
>>>
>>> *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*
>>>
>>> 1. Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have
>>> vision
>>> in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses OR may
>>> have
>>> vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field
>>> of
>>> vision of no more than 20 degrees
>>>
>>> 2. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Florida. However, the
>>> college or university doesn't necessarily have to be in Florida.
>>>
>>> 3. Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school 
>>> equivalency
>>> diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also
>>> apply)
>>>
>>> 4. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or 
>>> be
>>> accepted for enrollment. A letter of acceptance is required
>>>
>>> 5. Applicant must be seeking a college degree or certificate
>>>
>>> 6. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average
>>>
>>> 7. Applicants who are full-time must carry at least 12 credit hours per
>>> semester/quarter to be eligible for the $2,000.00 award. Those who are
>>> part-time must carry a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester/quarter to
>>> be
>>> eligible for the $750.00 award.
>>>
>>> *SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDE 
>>> THE
>>> FOLLOWING:*
>>>
>>> 1. A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for
>>> employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or 
>>> scholarships
>>> you have received or that are pending. Part-time students must include 
>>> an
>>> explanation for part-time status (e.g., employed student, family
>>> responsibilities, etc.)
>>>
>>> 2. Two letters of recommendation
>>>
>>> 3. Sealed official transcript from school currently or most recently
>>> attended
>>>
>>> 4. Letter of acceptance from accredited college or university
>>>
>>> 5. Certification of Visual Status MUST be mailed by certifying entity.
>>>
>>> Applications MUST be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010 and be
>>> accompanied by all supporting documents except CERTIFICATION OF VISUAL
>>> STATUS, which MUST be mailed separately.
>>>
>>> Please forward application package to:
>>> Florida Council of the Blind
>>> c/o Barbara Grill
>>> 2030 Preymore Street
>>> Osprey, FL 34229
>>>
>>> The Education and Leadership Committee will review all applications and
>>> select the four winners. Recipients of these awards will be notified 
>>> prior
>>> to the State Annual Convention and the winners will be announced during
>>> the
>>> Award Ceremony, in May 2010. All scholarship winners will be invited to
>>> attend the Annual Convention and given hotel accommodations for two 
>>> nights
>>> for two persons and two tickets to both the Award Ceremony and Banquet.
>>>
>>> The Florida Council of the Blind will pay transportation costs by train 
>>> or
>>> bus. Prior approval for travel by plane is required. Mileage by 
>>> automobile
>>> to the convention will be reimbursed on the following basis: $0.445 per
>>> mile.
>>>
>>> For more information about our Scholarship Program you may contact 
>>> Barbara
>>> Grill at 941-966-7056 or via email at grillbh at comcast.net <
>>> grillbh at comcast.net>
>>> .
>>>
>>> Download the FCB Scholarship
>>>
>>> Application<http://www.fcb.org/2010-fcb-scholarship-application.doc>
>>>
>>>
>>>  On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Rachel Jacobs <oceanrls at hotmail.com
>>> >wrote:
>>>
>>> What exactly is this scholarship and who can apply?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Rachel Jacobs
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <gdowney at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>>
>>>> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:19 PM
>>>>
>>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] MFCB Scholarship announcement
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Hi everyone,
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The announcement of the availability of the MFCB Scholarship has been
>>>>> posted
>>>>> to the Florida Channel of Newsline in the announcements section.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>> Grant Downey
>>>>> Newsline Committee Member
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