[NFBN-Announce] Mangnall Convention Scholarship: Deadline Approaching

[Jamie K. Richey]

2025 Gwendolyn M. Mangnall Convention Scholarship

 

The deadline is quickly approaching!  Apply before February 15!

 

 

Have you heard about the fun, fellowship, and empowerment of a state
convention of the National Federation of the Blind? Always wanted to attend
but didn't have the means? Then we urge you to apply for a scholarship from
the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN) Gwendolyn M.
Mangnall scholarship fund.

It is through the generosity of a bequest left for us from Mrs. Mangnall
that we are able to award this scholarship. Scholarship requests must be
received by February 15, 2025, so please make your application a priority,
since available funds are limited.

 

*Who is eligible? * 

Active NFBN members, whether blind or sighted, or blind individuals
interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska are eligible to apply.

 

*How do I apply for funding assistance?*

1. Submit a letter by February 15th, providing your contact information,
your NFBN chapter or division information, or how you became interested in
learning more about the NFBN. Specify the amount you are requesting to cover
the convention expenses you are unable to afford. Explain what you hope to
gain from attending the NFBN convention, as well as what you hope to be able
to one day contribute to the efforts of the National Federation of the
Blind.

2. Submit a letter of recommendation from your local NFBN chapter or
division president, rehab counselor, teacher, or other non-family member. 

3. E-Mail all documents to  <mailto:treasurer at ne.nfb.org>
treasurer at ne.nfb.org or mail to Cheryl Livingston, 1026 S 35th St, Lincoln,
NE 68510.

 

*When will I be notified that I am a recipient of this scholarship? *

If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive
communication from the committee with convention details that should answer
most of your questions. The committee will make every effort to notify
scholarship winners by March 1, but you must do several things before that
to be prepared to attend if you are chosen.

1. Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from
attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for
roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)
2. Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by
February 15th. Winners must plan to attend the convention in its entirety in
order to receive a scholarship.
3. If you do not hear from the committee by  March 10, then you will not
receive a scholarship this year.



*How will I receive my convention scholarship?* 

at convention, you will be given your funds by State Treasurer Cheryl
Livingston. The committee is not able to provide funds before the
convention, so if you cannot afford these basic expenses, we recommend that
you work with your chapter or division and others to assist you by obtaining
an agreement to advance funds should you receive a scholarship, with the
understanding that you will reimburse these funds after you receive your
scholarship. You can also contact Treasurer Cheryl Livingston should you run
into difficulty obtaining the necessary funding in advance of the
committee's decision.



*What if I have more questions?*
for additional information email Treasurer Cheryl Livingston at
<mailto:treasurer at ne.nfb.org> treasurer at ne.nfb.org or (402) 4882509.

 

Above all, please use this opportunity to attend the National Federation of
the Blind of Nebraska State Convention. You won't want to miss the most
dynamic and influential gathering of Nebraska's blind this year. Be sure to
visit our website.

www.ne.nfb.org/convention25 <http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention25>   

for registration details, and information regarding transportation to the
convention. We hope to see you in Omaha March 27th through March 30th!

 

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