[NFBN-Announce] FW: Announcement: 2026 Scholarship Finalists

[NFB of Nebraska]

Greetings Federation Family,

Please join me in congratulating Lucas Griess on being selected as a 2026
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Finalist!

This is a tremendous achievement and recognition of Lucas's hard work,
leadership, and dedication. We are incredibly proud to have him representing
Nebraska on the national stage.

Congratulations, Lucas, on this exciting accomplishment. We look forward to
cheering you on this July at the National Federation of the Blind National
Convention in Austin, Texas.

We also look forward to seeing many of you at national convention as we come
together with thousands of Federationists from across the country for the
largest gathering of blind people in the world.

 

 


 






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Celebrating Outstanding Blind Students


The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced the finalists for its
annual scholarship program, which provides financial assistance and connects
students with blind mentors and other resources. 

Read the full list of finalists in the 2026
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43190&qid=12680299>  scholarship
press release. 

"Our scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people's
movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders," said Mark A.
Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "The finalists
represent a diversity of academic and professional pursuits, from
groundbreaking work in STEAM careers to innovative approaches in media,
education, and law. We are proud to honor these blind scholars, whose
stories raise expectations and contribute to expanding possibilities. 

The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that the blind
can achieve excellence and live the lives we want. We will celebrate these
outstanding scholars together at our national convention, where their
accomplishments will encourage the next generation of blind leaders to dream
bigger and reach higher."

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship
program, visit nfb.org/scholarships
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43191&qid=12680299> .


About the National Federation of the Blind 


The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and
support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing
vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership
and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and
divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. We believe in
the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them
into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at nfb.org
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