                NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
                    1993 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

     Each year at its National Convention in July, the National
Federation of the Blind gives a broad array of scholarships to
recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these
scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or
planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study. In
addition to these restrictions, some scholarships have been
further restricted by the donor. Scholarships to be given at the
National Convention in 1993 are listed here with any special
restrictions noted:
     1. Ezra Davis Memorial Scholarship; $10,000; endowed by Ezra
Davis and given by the American Brotherhood for the Blind, a
nonprofit organization which works to assist blind persons. No
additional restrictions.
     2. National Federation of the Blind Scholarships; sixteen to
be given: two for $4,000; five for $2,500; nine for $2,000. No
additional restrictions.
     3. Anne Pekar Memorial Scholarship; $4,000; given in loving
memory of Anne Pekar by her parents, who say "The purpose of the
scholarship is to help others as Anne had tried to do in her
various volunteer endeavors. ...It is our hope that this small
gesture in her name will remind us of the wonderful things about
Anne and, in particular, her concern about other people and her
desire to help." Winner must be a woman between the ages of 17
and 25.
     4. Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship; $3,000; given in
memory of Melva T. Owen, who was widely known and loved among the
blind. She and her husband Charles Owen became acquainted with
increasing numbers of blind people through their work in the
"Voicepondence" Club. Charles Owen says: "There shall be no
limitation as to field of study, except that it shall be directed
towards attaining financial independence and shall exclude
religion and those seeking only to further general or cultural
education."
     5. Howard Brown Rickard Scholarship; $2,500; winner must be
studying or planning to study in the fields of law, medicine,
engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences.
     6. Frank Walton Horn Memorial Scholarship; $2,500; given by
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Barnum, the mother and stepfather of
Catherine Horn Randall. No additional restrictions, but
preference will be given to those studying architecture or
engineering.
     7. National Federation of the Blind Humanities Scholarship;
$2,500; winner must be studying in the traditional Humanities
such as art, English, foreign languages, history, philosophy, or
religion.
     8. National Federation of the Blind Educator of Tomorrow
Award; $2,500; winner must be planning a career in elementary,
secondary, or post-secondary teaching.
     9. Hermione Grant Calhoun Scholarship; $2,000; Dr. Isabelle
Grant endowed this scholarship in memory of her daughter. Winner
must be a woman.
     10. Kuchler-Killian Memorial Scholarship; $2,000; given in
loving memory of her parents, Charles Albert Kuchler and Alice
Helen Kuchler, by Junerose Killian, dedicated member of the
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. No additional
restrictions.
     11. Ellen Setterfield Memorial Scholarship; $2,000; given in
memory of Ellen Setterfield by Roy Landstrom, who says: "During
the course of her life, she gave of herself to defend the dignity
and self-respect of those around her." Winner must be studying
social sciences at the graduate level.
     Criteria: All scholarships are awarded on the basis of
academic excellence, service to the community, and financial
need.
     Membership: The National Federation of the Blind is an
organization dedicated to creating opportunity for all blind
persons. Recipients of Federation scholarships need not be
members of the National Federation of the Blind.
     Making Application: To apply for National Federation of the
Blind scholarships, complete and return the application on the
reverse side of this sheet, attaching to the application all the
additional documents there requested. Multiple applications are
unnecessary. Each applicant will be considered for all
scholarships for which he or she qualifies. Send completed
applications to: Miss Peggy Pinder, Chairman, National Federation
of the Blind Scholarship Committee, 814 - 4th Avenue, Suite 200,
Grinnell, Iowa 50112; (515) 236-3366. Form must be received by
March 31, 1993.
     Reapplication: We have often awarded scholarships to persons
applying for the second or third time. Even if previously
submitted, current applications must be submitted to be
considered for current scholarships. Those who have previously
applied are encouraged to apply again.
     Winners: The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications
and selects the scholarship winners. These winners, the same
number as there are scholarships to award, will be notified of
their selection by June 1 and will be brought to the National
Federation of the Blind convention in July at Federation expense.
This is in addition to the scholarship grant.
     The National Federation of the Blind Convention is the
largest gathering of blind persons (more than 2,000) to occur
anywhere in the nation each year. You will be able to meet other
blind students and exchange information and ideas. You will also
be able to meet and talk with blind people who are successfully
functioning in your chosen profession or occupation. Federal
officials, members of Congress, and the makers and distributors
of new technology attend Federation conventions. Above all, a
broad cross section of the most active segment of the blind
population of the United States will be present to discuss common
problems and plan for concerted action. It is an interesting and
exciting week.
     Awards: The day before the convention banquet the
Scholarship Committee will meet to determine which winners will
receive which scholarships. The scholarship awards will be made
during the banquet.

                NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
                  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

     Read reverse side of form for instructions and explanation.
Form may be photocopied but only if reverse side is also
included.
     To apply for a scholarship, complete this application form
and mail completed application and attachments to: Miss Peggy
Pinder, Chairman, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Committee, 814 - 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Grinnell, Iowa 50112;
515-236-3366. Form must be received by March 31, 1993.

Name (please include any maiden or other names by which you have
     been known): 
Date of birth: 
School address: 
School phone number: 
Home address: 
Home phone number:
Institution being attended in spring semester, 1993, with class
     standing (freshman, senior, etc.): 
Cumulative grade point at this institution: 
Institution to be attended in fall of 1993, with class standing.
     Send by separate letter if admitted to school after
submitting     completed application:
List all post-secondary institutions attended with highest class
     standing attained and cumulative grade point average: 
High school attended and cumulative grade point: 
Vocational goal:
State your major:
Awards and honors (attach list if necessary):
Community service (attach list if necessary):

Attach the following documents to completed application:
     1. Send us a letter: What schools have you attended?  What
school do you plan to attend during the coming year?  What honors
have you achieved?  What have you done to deal with situations
involving your blindness?  What are you like as a person?  What
are your goals and aspirations?  How will the scholarship help
you?
     2. Send two letters of recommendation.
     3. Provide current transcript from institution now attending
and transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions
attended. If you have not yet attended such an institution or
have not completed one year of study, send high school
transcript.
     4. Send a letter from a state officer of the National
Federation of the Blind evidencing the fact that you have
discussed your scholarship application with that officer. We
prefer that you discuss your application with the Federation
state president, but a letter from any Federation state officer
will suffice. President's address provided upon request.
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