[Nfbf-l] Florida Student Scholarship application guidelines and announcement attached

[Merry Schoch]

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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT

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The National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFBF) is now accepting
student scholarship applications for 2019. Recipients will receive their
scholarships at the 2019 NFBF State Convention scheduled for the Memorial
Day Weekend, from Friday, May 24th thru Monday, May 27th in Boca Raton,
Florida.

Qualified high school seniors and college students must complete the NFBF
scholarship application form in MS word format, submit two letters of
recommendation, and transcripts. All documentation must be return to: 

Merry Schoch

Scholarship Chair

Email:  <mailto:scholarships at nfbflorida.org> scholarships at nfbflorida.org

Cell Phone: (813) 625-1850

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be awarding two
scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500 at the annual convention banquet
scheduled for Sunday evening, May 26, 2019. 

To qualify students must: 

*	Be legally blind
*	Submit a completed application along with all documentation required
*	Attend the entire State Convention with assigned mentors 

In addition, all scholarship applicants must provide academic transcripts
and complete all components of the scholarship form. Winners will have their
ground transportation, convention registration, banquet fees, and hotel room
covered by the NFBF state affiliate. Completed applications are due to Merry
Schoch no later than April 17, 2019. 

We have also provided a checklist with the documents that are needed for a
completed application for your convenience.

 

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