2012 Scholarship Opportunities
The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri announces our 2012 Scholarship Program. We invite all qualified candidates to apply. Applicants must be legally blind and plan to enroll in a post-secondary school in Missouri for the fall of 2012. Applicants need not be a member of the National Federation of the Blind. Scholarships begin at $500 and are based on merit. All application materials must be postmarked on or before February 1st, 2012.
A complete application consists of the official application form and a student essay, plus these supporting documents: student transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a letter from an NFB of Missouri representative, and proof of legal blindness.
In an effective essay the applicant will talk about his or her life in a way that gives the committee insight into him or her. The essay should cover the ways in which one lives successfully as a blind person and describe one’s personal goals for the future. Committee members give the essay a great deal of attention.
In addition to receiving the monetary award, the scholarship recipients will attend the convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri, March 30-April 1, 2012, in Kansas City, MO. Transportation, registration, and rooming expenses to the convention will be covered. Throughout the convention, scholarship winners will have an opportunity to learn about the National Federation of the Blind and network with successful blind persons. In addition, final interviews with the Scholarship Committee will aid the committee in determining which scholarship each winner will receive.
You should know that merit scholarships from the National Federation of the Blind go directly to the winner and should not be considered as a similar benefit by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. Therefore, students can use funds to meet expenses not already covered by other funding sources. Also, merit scholarships are viewed very favorably when included in a resume.
The application for this year’s Scholarship Program is attached. If you have any questions about our scholarship program, please contact the Chair:
Shelia Wright, Chair
Scholarship Committee
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
7928 NW Milrey Drive
Kansas City, MO 64152
Phone: 816-741-6402
Email: sbwright95@att.net
Web Page: www.nfbmo.org
