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June 30, 2006
Way Fun Student Scholarships
Sponsored by: The Seeing Eye, HumanWare, Sweetman Systems and Sendero Group
Four blind students will be awarded from $500 to $800 toward participation in the 2006 WayFun event. The students will be afforded the opportunity to learn about the value of accessible location information as one of the important wayfinding tools he or she will need to be successful. This is also an opportunity for the student to get to know and learn from accomplished blind professionals who use accessible GPS daily for work and play.
The student must be an independent traveler, from 18 to 24 years of age. It is possible that a parent could accompany a younger student on the trip. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Each student will have a blind mentor from the general Way Fun participants. Each sponsor will be paired with a student.
Way Fun Scholarship candidates should demonstrate high motivation academically and in terms of orientation and mobility. It will help if the student already has some familiarity with a BrailleNote or VoiceNote, as this will escalate learning the GPS. The student should also be prepared for the potential of media interviews. He or she should keep notes about the trip in order to provide a detailed description of the event for the respective sponsor after the trip.
The scholarship is intended to pay for transportation and accommodations. The student is responsible for the cost of meals and incidentals.
Email completed applications to MikeMay@SenderoGroup.com
In addition to the information requested on the general application, please submit two letters of recommendation addressing your capabilities and potential.
For more information, call 1-888-757-6810
Posted by Nancy at June 30, 2006 11:34 AM