[PDFlist] WBU Scholarships

[Martine Abel]

Hi all,


See scholarships related message below:


WBU SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 




Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the
World Blind Union. Preference is given to blind and partially sighted
applicants from low income countries.

 

The scholarships include: 



1.   The Pedro Zurita Youth Fund established by Mr. Pedro Zurita, former
Secretary General of the WBU, to assist young blind and partially sighted
people to obtain education, training and employment. 

2.   The Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship established in 2008
to commemorate Barbara's 20-year career at CNIB (Canadian National Institute
for the Blind) is offered to blind or visually impaired girls and women
enrolled in a recognized educational program in their own country, possess
Braille reading and writing skills or are willing to learn Braille.

3.   The Gerald Dirks Scholarship for the Advancement of Braille Literacy
established in 2013 recognizes Dr. Gerald Dirks' passion and extensive use
of Braille throughout his distinguished academic career.  The scholarship
honours Gerry's commitment to Braille literacy, inclusive education for
blind children and the expansion of employment opportunities for blind
adults by furthering these causes within the African Union. 

4.  Mary Hochhausen Prize for Music and Braille Literacy was established in
2014 by the Hochhausen family to honour the memory of Mary Hochhausen and to
celebrate her joy and love of music; her life of service to her community
and affiliation with work for the blind in Canada and elsewhere. This
scholarship is offered to young blind women and men in Africa who have a
specific interest and talent for music.  


Full information about the scholarships is available on the WBU website
<http://www.worldblindunion.org/English/resources/Pages/Scholarships.aspx> .

Martine

Martine Abel-Williamson - WBU Treasurer

 

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