Howard E. May Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $5000, is given in memory of Howard E. May, the founding president of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.
Jonathan May Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $4000, is given in memory of Jonathan May who was widely known for his dedication and his leadership, both in Connecticut and the nation.
Mary Main Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $3000, is given in memory of Mary Main, inspired leader and founder of the Stamford Chapter.
C. Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $3000, is given in loving memory by widow, Ethel Demarest. Blind since the age of 18 he ran his own business for many years, read NFB-Newsline faithfully, was always well-informed and was admired by his many friends.
Eligibility: All applicants must be: (a) legally blind, (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school in Connecticut, and (c) must be enrolled in a full-time program.
Deadline — Notification
Completed applications must be submitted by September 15, 2014. The scholarship committee will review all applications and notify winners during the second week of October. The scholarships will be presented at the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention. ALL WINNERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR CONVENTION ON NOVEMBER 7-9, 2014, INCLUDING OUR CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS MEETING.
Please download and complete the application form