Sponsored by the Brendan Cummins Family

The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut is an organization of blind individuals who value the importance of a sound education along with proper reading and writing skills. In order to insure the availability of certified teachers of the blind and visually impaired, the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut is offering a scholarship in the amount of at least five thousand dollars ($5000). Recipients of this scholarship need not be blind or visually impaired, and need not be a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. Federation scholarships are judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and financial need.

Brian Cummins lost his life on September 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center tragedy. Brendan Cummins, whose young son is blind, has asked that this scholarship be given in Brian's memory.

Eligibility
All applicants must be planning to reside in Connecticut and must be a college or graduate student enrolled in a full-time program to teach blind and visually impaired students in Connecticut.

Deadline - Notification
Completed applications must be submitted by October 1 of the current year. Applications will be reviewed and the winner will be notified by October 15th. The scholarship will be presented at the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention each year. THE WINNER IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE SATURDAY PROGRAM OF THE CONVENTION.

APPLICATION FORM

Applicant's Name__________________________________________
Permanent Address________________________________________
__________________________Telephone______________________
Current Address (if different from above)_______________________
__________________________Telephone______________________
Currently enrolled full-time:
College/University Name & City_______________________________
Year of Study:______Junior______Senior
Graduate Student: Year:______
List Institutions Previously Attended (High School and/or College): ________________________________________________________
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Attach the following documents:
1. Applicant's Letter: Describe your career goals and how our scholarship might help you in achieving them. Give us a brief biographical sketch - tell us about your academic interests, your extracurricular activities, awards/honors you may have received and any community service you have been involved in. Also please describe your financial need.
2. Two Letters of Recommendation: From teachers, professors, employers or other professionals who know you well.
3. Official academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

Applicant's Signature__________________________Date_________

Mail your completed application and/or address any questions to:
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
477 Connecticut Boulevard, Suite 217
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-1971
www.nfbct.org

For more information, E-mail us at: info@nfbct.org