Allen Harris
Braille Monitor March 2006
Convention Scholarships Available
by Allen Harris
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From the Editor: Allen Harris chairs the Jernigan Fund Committee. He has an important announcement for those who would like to attend this year�s national convention but find themselves short of funds. This is what he says:
The Jernigan Fund Committee has established criteria for the Dr. Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarships for 2006. These factors will be considered when awarding Jernigan Convention Scholarships:
� Attendance at previous national conventions (preference will be given to first-time attendees).
� Activity at the local, state, or national level.
� Recommendation from the state president. (A formal letter is required. The president must provide a letter to the committee on an applicant�s behalf. If you do not know who your state president is, contact Allen Harris at (515) 274-2256.)
� Amount of assistance requested.
When applying for a convention scholarship, please write a brief paragraph on why you wish to attend the convention. Submit your application letter and statement to Allen Harris, 524 4th Street, Apartment 502 B, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2364, phone (515) 274-2256.
Applications are due by Monday, April 3, 2006. Every effort will be made to notify scholarship finalists by Monday, May 15, 2006. The National Federation of the Blind�s annual convention is in Dallas, Texas, beginning on July 1, 2006, and adjourning on July 7 at 5:00 p.m. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Allen Harris. His email address is <[email protected]>.