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

[Linda Mentink]

Congratulations Lucas! This is great news!

Blessings,

Linda


On May 26, 2026 2:50 PM, NFB of Nebraska via NFBN-Announce <nfbn-announce at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Greetings Federation Family,
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> Please join me in congratulating Lucas Griess on being selected as a 2026 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Finalist!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> Read the full list of finalists in the 2026 scholarship press release.
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> "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.
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> 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."
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> For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit nfb.org/scholarships.
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
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> 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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