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Scholarship Opportunities
National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college
students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one
of thirty national scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000, and the
30 winners will be assisted to attend the 2011 NFB Annual Convention in
Orlando, Florida. For further information, including eligibility
requirements, the online application form, and the Scholarship Checklist
detailing all required documents, go to
www.nfb.org/scholarships. Deadline: March 31, 2011.
The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are
presented to RFB&D members who are blind or visually impaired and have
received, or will be receiving their bachelor's, master's or doctoral
degree. The awards are given in recognition of academic excellence,
outstanding leadership and service to others. These awards are given to
a total of nine students who are chosen by a selection committee. RFB&D
presents three top winners $6,000 each; three special honors winners
$3,000 each; and three honors winners $1,000 each. The three top winners
will be presented with their awards at an event to be announced.
If you have or are graduating between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 you
are eligible to apply. Your application must be postmarked by March 1,
2011. Go to
http://www.rfbd.org/108 for further information or contact Melissa
Greenwald at 609-243-7087 or
mgreenwald@rfbd.org
The American Council of the Blind Scholarship
Legally blind, full-time students at the post-secondary level (both
academic and vocational programs) may be able to receive funds from the
more than two dozen scholarships offered by the American Council of the
Blind, or ACB.
To be eligible, applicants must be legally blind in both eyes and have
achieved a GPA of 3.3 or higher. The John Hebner Memorial Scholarship is
available to part-time students who are employed full-time.
To apply visit:
http://acb.org/scholarship/
Association of Blind Citizens Scholarship Program
$10,000.00 in college scholarships is offered by the Association of
Blind Citizens each school year. The breakdown of funding is as follows:
seven scholarships valued at $1,000.00 each and one valued at $2,000.00.
These funds can be used for tuition, accommodation, or expenses incurred
as a result of the student's blindness. In addition to a completed
application form, interested students must submit a transcript (high
school or college), a letter or certificate confirming the diagnosis of
blindness, and two letters of reference. A 300-500 word essay (submitted
by e-mail and on disk) explaining how the receipt of these funds will
help the applicant achieve his or her goal of attending a post-secondary
institution is required.
To apply visit:
http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm
American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships
The American Foundation for the Blind offers several scholarships
ranging from $500.00 - $1,500.00. Interested individuals may use a
single application form to apply for one or more scholarships. In
addition to a completed scholarship application form, proof of US
citizenship and legal blindness is required. Also required is a personal
essay outlining goals, work experience, how the student proposes to use
the funds, etc. Official transcripts, documentation showing proof of
acceptance to a post-secondary institution, and two letters of
recommendation complete the list of necessary supporting documentation.
To apply visit:
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Documentid=2962
Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc., innovator of reading
technology for individuals with visual or learning disabilities, each
year presents the Kurzweil 3000 Scholarship Program for excellence in
the classroom. High school students with an identified disability, who
have excelled in the classroom and plan to pursue a four-year
undergraduate degree should apply.
For more information on how to apply for these Kurzweil 3000
scholarships, contact Kurzweil Educational Systems at 1-800-894-5374 or
send email to info@kurzweiledu.com
disABLEDperson, Inc. is an organization founded in 2002 for
the primary focus of being an employment/job search resource for people
with disabilities. disABLEDperson Inc. also awards scholarships for
college students with disabilities for both the fall and spring
semesters. The awards are now up to $1000 per student.
To apply visit:
http://www.disabledperson.com/spring-2011-scholarship
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be
repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergraduate students
who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. (In some
cases, however, a student enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher
certification program might receive a Pell Grant.) Pell Grants are
considered a foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from
other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. The 2011-12 maximum
award has not been determined. The amount you get, though, will depend
not only on your financial need, but also on your costs to attend
school, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans
to attend school for a full academic year or less.
To apply visit:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent
Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during
the third and fourth years of undergraduate study (or fifth year of a
five-year program) to at least half-time students who are eligible for
the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or
computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical
foreign language; or non-major single liberal arts programs. The student
must also maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least
3.0 in course work required for the major. The National SMART Grant
award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. A National SMART
Grant will provide up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years
of undergraduate study.
To apply visit:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/SmartGrants.jsp
Employment Opportunities
NJ Next Stop is a state site sponsored by the Department of
Labor and Workforce Development, State Employment and Training
Commission, to help NJ teens, parents, and counselors learn more about
career interests, career options, and the world of work. It also
provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are
in demand in New Jersey. NJ Next Stop includes career advice, real
people scenarios, and career videos. You can also take a free career
assessment to help focus your search or sign up for a monthly
e-newsletter, Career Fuel. Links are available to a national data-base,
O*Net: as well as to newsletters from NJ Biz, which is New Jersey’s only
all business newspaper company. Specific questions can be asked by
clicking on a ‘questions’ link, and individual answers will be emailed
in reply. To check out all the features that NJ Next Stop has to offer :
www.njnextstop.org
For questions or assistance with this resource, contact Ms. Judith
Formalarie at (609) 633-0605, or
Judith.Formalarie@dol.state.nj.us.
New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator is a free career and
labor market information website presented by the Department of Labor
and Workforce Development, Center for Occupational Employment
Information, to the residents of New Jersey. It offers extensive New
Jersey information on over 550 occupations and 194 NJ occupational
licenses, registrations and certifications. You will find a host of free
career assessment inventories to help select the proper occupational
path based likes, dislikes and preferences. Also included are sections
on Volunteering and Apprenticeships in NJ. To check it out visit:
www.njcan.org
For questions or assistance with this resource, contact Ms. Dedrea Kelly
at 1-800-222=1309, or
Dedrea.Kelly@dol.state.nj.us
Discover Ability NJ
Want great resources about disability employment in New Jersey?
Visit the website at
www.discoverabilitynj.org for the latest news, hot topics, training
opportunities, and helpful resources to keep you up-to-date.
Sign up for the DiscoverAbility NJ newsletter (
http://bit.ly/dK6ADs)
Follow New Jersey's efforts on Twitter (
https://twitter.com/discoverability)
Like DiscoverAbility NJ on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/DiscoverAbility-NJ/445288070345)
Join the DiscoverAbility NJ LinkedIn group (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=gid=2732753).
Learn more about what is happening in New Jersey. Share what you are
doing. Most importantly, join the conversation!
College Central Employment Network is offering a Job Search
Kit for tools to build your job search résumé. Find resources to create
concise and effective résumés; market yourself with professional cover
letters; and prepare yourself for interviews. With formats, guides and
samples, CCN's Job Search Kit provides basics to get you started if
you're a student, as well as a refresher course if you've already
graduated.
www.collegecentralnetwork.com
The Campaign for Disability Employment (What Can You Do?
Campaign) is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment
outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and
others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace.
Their website:
http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/ includes information and
surveys for employers, employment seekers and a section for young people
with disabilities to share their career aspirations.
Job Opportunity
#017-11; DISABILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST; (Temporary)
LOCATION: Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director/Deputy
Director, State Office of Disability Services or Chairman of the Council
on Developmental Disabilities acts as technical resource for the full
implementation of the services and functions of the Office of Disability
Services or the Council on Developmental Disabilities; participates in
subsequent program administration; does other related duties as
required.
REQUIREMENTS: Requirements will be determined at the initiation
of recruitment efforts commensurate with functions required at that
time.
NOTE: Preference will be given to individuals with disabilities.
SALARY: TO BE DETERMINED (TBD)
Send your resume - No later than February 28, 2011 to:
Annet LaCour, Personnel Assistant, Department of Human Services, 222
South Warren Street, P.O. Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625; Or email
(DHSResumes@dhs.state.nj.us) if you are submitting your resume by
email; please indicate the Job Opportunity number in the subject line.
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