[Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application

[Rachel Jacobs]

Hi Kathy. I just wanted to makke sure that you do in fact want the 
application along with all documents including transcripts and letters sent 
by e-mail and not by mail.
Thanks,
Rachel
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy Davis" <kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com>
To: "Nfbf Leaders" <nfbf-leaders at yahoogroups.com>; <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:41 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] 2010 Student Scholarship Application


> Dear NFBF Family,
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> Please find attached and below the NFBF 2010 Student Scholarship
> Application. I am asking each of you to do everything possible to spread 
> the
> word to qualified high school seniors and college students. This is a
> program that benefits not only scholarship winners but the NFBF as well
> since it is a way of recruiting enthusiastic new members.
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> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at my
> home (386) 677-6886.
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> Dan will be posting the scholarship application on our NFBF web site very
> soon.
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> Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enthusiastic support.
>
> Kathy Davis
> NFBF Scholarship Chair
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT
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> NFBF NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFBF) is now accepting
> student scholarship applications for 2010. Recipients will receive their
> scholarships at the 2010 NFBF State Convention scheduled for the Memorial
> Day Weekend:  May 28 (Friday), May 29 (Saturday), May 30 (Sunday), and May
> 31 (Monday).  The Convention will take place in Orlando, Florida, at:
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> International Palms Resort and Conference Center
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> 6515 International Drive
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> Orlando, FL 32819
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> (800) 354-8332 or (407) 351-3500
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> Qualified high school seniors and college students should complete the 
> NFBF
> Scholarship Application Form in Microsoft Word format and return to:
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> Ms. Kathy Davis
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> Scholarship Chairperson
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> kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
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> 121 Deer Lake Circle
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> Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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> Home Phone:  (386) 677-6886
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> Cellphone: (386) 453-1195
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> NOTE:  Please ask that your letters of recommendation and transcripts also
> be sent by email to Ms. Davis.
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Florida 2010 Scholarship Program
> consists of awards totaling $6,000, which are offered to outstanding
> students who are enrolled in academic education beyond the high school
> level.  The NFB of Florida will award one scholarship for $2,000, one in 
> the
> amount of $1500, and two in the amount of $1250. To qualify, students must
> be legally blind, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70, 
> and
> attend the entire State Convention. In addition, all scholarship 
> applicants
> must provide official transcripts and complete all components of the
> scholarship form. Winners will have their ground transportation, 
> convention
> registration and banquet fees, as well as room and board, covered by the
> NFBF state affiliate. Applications are due to Ms. Davis no later than 
> April
> 15, 2010.
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA (NFBF)
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> 2010 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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> FULL NAME:
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> EDUCATION:
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> Name of college you are attending or to which you have been accepted:
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> ACADEMIC MAJOR:
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> NUMBER OF COLLEGE CREDITS COMPLETED:
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> NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:
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> HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & HONORS:
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> On a separate page, please describe why you believe you should be selected
> as an NFBF scholarship winner, including accomplishments and aspects of 
> your
> personality that the scholarship committee should consider.
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> Are you an active client of the Division of Blind Services? Yes ____No 
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> If "yes," please give the name and telephone number of your DBS Counselor:
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> Are you an active member of the National Federation of the Blind? Yes ___ 
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> If "yes," please provide your Chapter's name.
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> Have you ever attended an NFBF state convention? Yes _____No_____
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> Have you ever attended a national NFB convention? Yes _____No_____
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> Please provide at least two letters of support along with a current
> transcript.
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> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is changing what it means to be
> blind through promoting EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITY AND SECURITY for blind 
> people
> of all ages.
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