The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education
Of Blind Children and Youth, Inc.
P.O. Box 1306
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
Scholarship Application
The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Blind Children and Youth, Inc. is sponsoring the V. R.
Carter Memorial Scholarship to be presented to an outstanding visually impaired undergraduate student
in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others. The award of
$1,000 will be given to a student who is chosen by a selection committee of the Foundation.
The recipient will determine how the money will be used, e.g., tuition, books, fees, equipment, etc.
Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2011. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified by
June 15, 2011.
Eligibility Requirements:
1.
Be categorized as visually impaired. Please send formal documentation. (IEP or Eye Report)
2.
Be currently attending classes in an institution of higher learning or vocational education.
3.
Have an overall grade point average of “B” or above, based on current enrollment.
4.
Be planning to continue their formal education to secure skills which will enable
independence and self-support.
5.
Be recommended by their school counselor.
6.
Include two letters of recommendation from sources other than relatives.
Instructions: Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must submit the following documents
together in one package postmarked no later than May 31, 2011.
1.
A PERSONAL APPLICATION AND STATEMENT (attached which must be completed and signed by the
Candidate).
AN ORIGINAL CURRENT TRANSCRIPT of the candidate’s grades at the time of application. (Sealed in
school envelope with school seal. Opened envelopes will not be accepted.)
A total of three letters of recommendation
a. School Counselor
b. Two letters of recommendation from persons other than a relative
2.
3.
To be eligible for consideration, applicant must:
Mail all application materials together, postmarked by May 31, 2011 to:
OFEBCYI
P. O. Box 1306
Muskogee, OK 74402-1306
The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education
Of Blind Children and Youth, Inc.
P.O. Box 1306
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
V. R. Carter Memorial Scholarship Application
(This form may be reproduced – please print or type)
Name:
Home Address:
City/County:
Telephone Number:
S.S.#
Parent/Guardian:
School now attending:
School phone:
Date of Expected Graduation:
School you will be attending next year:
(two/four year college or vocational school)
The check will be mailed directly to the college or university contact person.
Contact Person:
College/University/Tech School Address:
City, State Zip:
Have you been accepted by the above school? (check one)
Course of Study:
What are your plans for employment after you finish your courses?
DOB:
Zip:
Email:
GPA:
Yes _____
No _____
Have you applied for other financial aid? (check one)
If so, with whom? (Please list):
Yes _____
No _____
Applicant must submit a one page personal letter which includes the following information:
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Honors and Awards:
•
Clubs/Organization memberships and Offices held:
•
Volunteer work and duties/responsibilities:
•
School activities:
Community activities:
•
Jobs/list employer and duties/responsibilities:
•
Hobbies:
•
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Other:
(Use additional pages if necessary)
______________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
_____________________
Date
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