American Council of the Blind of Minnesota anual Scholarship

American Council of the Blind
of
Minnesota

Please note: The letter below regards the scholarship program which the American Council of the Blind of Minnesota offers to Minnesota residents. The National organization of the American Council of the Blind offers scholarships to people across the United States. Click here to find out about the national scholarship program.

Need a little cash for college?

Dear Students, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, and Social Workers,

The American Council of the Blind of Minnesota (ACBM) is proud to offer two educational scholarships of $750 each for the 2008-2009 academic year. One scholarship will be awarded to a college freshmen (first year post secondary) and one to a student second year or above, post-secondary (undergraduate or graduate). These academic scholarships apply to any full-time post secondary educational programs.

We need your assistance in dispersing this scholarship announcement letter and the attached application form to all blind and visually impaired students planning to pursue post secondary education.

Students must reside in Minnesota to apply for these educational scholarships. All required materials necessary to complete an application are noted on the form following this letter. Note that the deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 2008. The scholarship committee will make its selections in June and winners will be honored at the July 26 ACBM quarterly meting. ACBM expects each student to give a short introduction and to tell the membership about future educational pursuits and career or vocational goals.

ACBM strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people in Minnesota.

If you require more information, please contact me at 612-722-1195. My e-mail address is: Soaringeagle7@comcast.net.

Sincerely,

Jo Taliaferro
Chairperson, Scholarship Committee
American Council of the Blind of Minnesota

Scholarship Application Form

Please mail your completed application to:

American Council of the Blind of Minnesota Scholarships
PO Box 7341
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Note: These scholarships are intended for full-time students during the 2008-2009 school year and are not extendable. Scholarship money will be paid in two installments. The first installment will be paid upon receipt of proof of registration for the fall-winter school session. The second installment will be paid upon receipt of proof of registration for the winter-spring school session.

Materials may be submitted in Print, large print, or Braille. Cassette tapes, computer disks, and e-mail applications will not be accepted.

Please send all of the following items in written format to the above address by May 31, 2008.

Required Materials:

A completed application form (see below). Note that this application form must be signed where indicated.
A signed statement from a doctor or rehabilitation professional verifying that you are blind or visually impaired.
Transcripts from each college and/or high school that you have attended.
Two letters of recommendation from people outside your family explaining why you are a great candidate to receive a scholarship.
A copy of the letter of acceptance from your post secondary educational institution.

Background Information Section:

Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________________
Applicant’s Home Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Address of post-secondary institution ___________________________________
___________________________________
Daytime Phone Number:________________________________________
Evening Phone Number:________________________________________
E-Mail Address (if applicable):____________________________________

Education Section:

For which scholarship are you applying? (Check one below)

College Freshman (first year post secondary): ____
Second year or above post secondary (grad. or undergrad.): _____

High School Information:

Name:______________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ State: ________________

GPA on a 4.0 scale: ____________

Post Secondary Institution(s) Attended:

Please provide the following information about each post secondary institution attended:
Name of institution, address of institution, major degree or certificate sought, GPA.
Please use a separate sheet(s) for the above information.

Educational institution you plan to attend during the 2008-2009 academic year:

Name:______________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ State:______________________

Degree or certificate sought:_____________________________________

Will you be attending the educational institution full time during the 2008-2009 academic year? Yes: _____ No: _____
(See note at the beginning of this application.)

Please use separate sheets of paper for the next two sections of this application.

Extra-Curricular Activity Section:

Please indicate your involvement in extra-curricular activities in the following areas. Use a separate sheet(s) to provide this information.

Community service involvement ( number of hours per month).
Organizational involvement (offices held, if applicable).
Tell us about your hobbies?

Personal Sketch Section:

On separate sheets, please provide 2 essays of not more than 500 words each which address the following:

Describe a situation in which you solved a problem or broke down a blindness-related barrier in order to meet an academic requirement. i.e. getting a reader.
Describe two instances in which you would or you have advocated for your own needs or the needs of others. Use any life experience you wish.

Signature:_______________________ Date:_____________

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