National federation of the Blind of Georgia
Scholarship Application Form

Any legally blind student, wishing to apply for a National Federation of the Blind of Georgia scholarship, should complete this application form online, or print and mail the completed application and attachment(s) to the address below. Completed applications must be received by August 1st.

NFB of Georgia Scholarship Committee
Denise Howard, Chairperson
315 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
Suite 603
Decatur, Ga. 30030
Voice: (404) 371-1000 ext 32
Fax: (404) 371-1002
E-mail: dhoward@nfbga.org

Personal Information:

First Name(*):
Middle name:
Last Name(*):
Home phone number(*):
E-mail address(*):
address (Line 1)(*):
address (Line 2):
City(*):
State(*):
Zip(*):
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College or university Information:

Name of College or University being attended in spring semester(*):
College City:
College State:
Major of Study:
Grade Point Average(*):
Classification: What will be your classification in the upcoming Fall academic year?
High School
College Freshman
College Sophomore
College Junior
College Senior
Graduate Student
Post Graduate


Previous High School, College or University Attended:
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Other information:

Vocational goal:
Awards and honors:
Community service:
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Brief Essay

NFB of Georgia Scholarships are awarded to legally blind students on the basis of scholastic excellence, financial need, and service to the community. Take some time to think how you personally can convey your best qualities in your own words. This is a job in advocacy, and the committee members will note how you choose to do it. Please also keep in mind that awards are restricted to blind or visually impaired persons, so the committee will be interested in what techniques and approaches you personally practice concerning your blindness. Please note that almost all blind students have financial need. Committee members will assume basic need, so you may choose merely to ignore this topic unless your need is unusual and extreme.


Please express in a few words why you should be awarded an NFBGA Scholarship:
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I certify, by typing my name in the box below, that all the information entered above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge:

Signature(*:
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Mail or fax the following documents to complete your application:

1. At least one letter of recommendation.


2. Transcripts from institution now attending and from all other post-secondary institutions you have attended. If you have not yet attended such an institution or have not completed one year of study, send a copy of your high school transcript.


3. A letter from an affiliate or chapter officer of the NFB of Georgia. This letter will be written after you have discussed your scholarship application with that officer. A letter from any Federation State or chapter officer will suffice. Contact information for these officers will be provided upon request.


CRITERIA: All scholarships are awarded to legally blind students on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need.


MEMBERSHIP: The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for all blind persons. Recipients of the Federation Scholarships do not need to be members of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia.


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 the selection by telephone, by August 31, and are required to attend our State Convention in October to receive their award.