2026 Nyla Wisecup Convention Scholarship Application

Name: Name:

Phone Number Phone Number

Email Email

Are you blind? Are you blind?

NFBI Chapter: NFBI Chapter:

Have you previously attended a national convention before Have you previously attended a national convention before

If Yes, in what year did you attend your most recent national convention? If Yes, in what year did you attend your most recent national convention?

Are you a member of any other blindness-related organizations? Are you a member of any other blindness-related organizations?

If yes, please list them If yes, please list them

Why do you want to attend this year’s national convention? Why do you want to attend this year’s national convention?

What do you hope to gain from attending the convention? What do you hope to gain from attending the convention?

Why do you believe you should be selected for this year’s scholarship? Why do you believe you should be selected for this year’s scholarship?

If chosen to receive this scholarship, are you able to commit to attending all of the following required events: National Board Meeting on July 5 All general sessions on July 6, 7 and 8 The banquet on July 8 Volunteering at least one 2-hour shift at the NFBI exhibit hall table If chosen to receive this scholarship, are you able to commit to attending all of the following required events: National Board Meeting on July 5 All general sessions on July 6, 7 and 8 The banquet on July 8 Volunteering at least one 2-hour shift at the NFBI exhibit hall table

If selected for this scholarship, would you be willing to share a hotel room with one other person? Specific circumstances and options will be discussed with the scholarship finalist. If selected for this scholarship, would you be willing to share a hotel room with one other person? Specific circumstances and options will be discussed with the scholarship finalist.

Is there anything else you would like the committee to know? Is there anything else you would like the committee to know?

2026 Nyla Wisecup Convention Scholarship Application

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