[NABS-L] NFB of Minnesota Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarships now Available

[David Andrews]

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>The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota announces our 2025 
>Joyce and Tom Scanlan scholarship. Applications are being accepted 
>until April 15.
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>What's In It for you?
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>This year we will be awarding two $3,000 scholarships to qualified 
>applicants who are legally blind and attending school next fall in 
>Minnesota. In addition to the monetary award, winners will have the 
>opportunity to attend the Annual Convention of the National 
>Federation of the Blind during July 8-13 at our expense in New 
>Orleans, Louisiana, this year. At the convention, scholarship 
>winners will have the chance to meet other blind students from 
>throughout the country and gain valuable insights into succeeding as 
>blind people. Additionally, both winners are required, at our 
>expense, to attend the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota 
>convention in the fall, dates and location still to be determined. 
>The scholarships will be presented at the banquet of our state convention.
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>Who can Apply and How?
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>Candidates must be students who are legally blind and attending a 
>post-secondary school full-time or part-time in Minnesota. In order 
>to apply for a scholarship, complete the online application at 
><https://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program>https://nfbmn.org/scholarship-program. 
>Be sure to include the additional required documents and send them 
>to scholarships at nfbmn.org. A Microsoft Word version of this 
>information and application can also be requested through the same 
>email address.
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>What Else is Needed Besides an Application?
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>The following documents must also be supplied:
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>1.      Personal essay from applicant - NFB scholarships are awarded 
>on the basis of scholastic excellence and community/campus service 
>and leadership. In your essay, discuss your academic and career 
>goals as well as your academic, community, and/or employment 
>experiences. Tell us about yourself and why you are a deserving 
>recipient of the scholarship. Since the awards are restricted to 
>legally blind people, the committee will also be interested in the 
>techniques you use to succeed as a student who is blind. If you are 
>a part time student, tell us how your part time status supports your 
>educational goals.
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>2.      Two letters of recommendation - you can send these via email 
>to scholarships at nfbmn.org
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>3.      Transcripts - current official transcript from institution 
>now attending and transcripts from all other post-secondary 
>institutions attended. If you have not yet completed one year of 
>college study, submit a transcript from the high school you 
>previously attended.
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>Is There an Interview?
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>All applicants will be contacted by a member of the scholarship 
>committee shortly after the application deadline of April 15. A 
>telephone interview will enable you to tell the committee more about 
>yourself and your goals for the future.
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>What is the Deadline?
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>Your application, essay, letters of recommendation, and 
>transcript(s) must be received by April 15.
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>What if There are Questions?
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>If you or anyone else should have any questions regarding these 
>awards, please contact the Scholarship Committee, at 
>scholarships at nfbmn.org or call us at (612)872-9363.
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>Are There Other Scholarships?
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>Additionally, the National Federation of the Blind offers 30 
>national scholarships each year. This is a completely separate 
>program with a separate application process. The application 
>deadline for that program is March 31, and arranging for an 
>interview with our state president before the national deadline is 
>required. If you would like more information about the national 
>scholarships, visit 
><http://www.nfb.org/scholarships>http://www.nfb.org/scholarships
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>To learn more about us and what we do here in Minnesota, please 
>visit <http://www.nfbmn.org/>http://www.nfbmn.org
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>Sincerely,
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>NFB of Minnesota Scholarship Committee