Florida Association for Educatio

Florida Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired

(FAER)

APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

2010-2011

(2010 - 2011 Application Deadline: Sept. 14, 2010)

(Transcripts and letters of recommendation due: Sept. 24, 2010)

FAER scholarships are limited to upperclass undergraduates (juniors or seniors) who have been admitted as full time students at an accredited college or university. The institution of higher education is to be one that prepares individuals to work with people who are visually impaired. The scholarships may be granted prior to enrollment, but payment will require verification of enrollment each semester of its duration.

By accepting an FAER Scholarship, a recipient pledges to be employed, following graduation, in a

program or agency serving people with visual impairments in the State of Florida. This employ-ment will be required for the duration of the funding that was received, for example, a student who

has received funding for one year will provide service in an education, rehabilitation or related

Florida position for at least one year, or the funding will be returned to FAER. Should repayment not be made, collection agency intervention will be applied, and potential employers notified.

Promissory Statement: By completing this application, I promise to abide by the above-stated rule, and will work in a Florida agency/program or return the funds within 6 months of graduation.

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Legal Signature Date

Formal Application

1. Name of Applicant______________________________________________________________

2.. Current Mailing Address_________________________________________________________

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Telephone____________________ Fax_________________e-mail______________________

3. Permanent Address (or Name and Address of Someone Who Will Always Know Where/How to

Reach You After Graduation)_____________________________________________________

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Relationship to You _________________________________________________________

Telephone____________________ Fax_________________e-mail______________________

4. Academic Program:

What college or university do you attend?___________________________________________

Who is the person in charge of your program in visual impairment?_______________________

What is the title of that person?___________________________________________________

What is the address of that person?________________________________________________

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Telephone____________________ Fax_________________e-mail______________________

Please have that person, or another faculty member who knows your work, send a letter of recommendation to the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee at the address below.

5. Your progress:

Your current year or status (junior, senior, etc.)?______________________________________

When do you plan to graduate?___________________________________________________

What are your current credit hours?________________________________________________

How many credit hours do you usually take per year?_________________________________

What is your current major?_____________________________________________________

What is your grade point average to date?__________________________________________

Who is your advisor?___________________________________________________________

Advisor's Telephone_______________ Fax_______________e-mail____________________

Please have that person send a letter of recommendation to the Scholarship Committee.

Current economic support for your education (self, family funds, loans, other scholarships, etc.)

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Please have a current transcript sent directly to the Scholarship Committee at the address at the end of this application, to arrive 10-14 days after the application is to be received.

6. Written Statement:

Please provide a written statement, on the following page, that describes your career goals, your experience in the field of visual impairment, and your hopes for the coming years. Let the committee know of any special experiences or interests that pertain to the goals of FAER.

7. Please mail the application, and have the transcript and letters of recommendation mailed to:

Ms Karen Kane, Chairperson

FAER Scholarships Committee

14449 Augusta Rd.

Orlando, FL 32826

I hereby attest to the fact that the above statements and responses are factual and true.

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Legal Signature Date

Written Statement

Name of applicant__________________________________________________________

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