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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-NZ link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear friends and colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pardon duplication if you’ve already received this exciting notice. Feel free to circulate to others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Martine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Martine Abel-Williamson – World Blind Union president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Begins:</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://mailchi.mp/wbu/email-content-en?e=b4233059a8" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89'>View this email in your browser</span></a><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:150%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Dear Friends,<br><br>Are you, or someone you know, a blind or partially sighted individual with big dreams to further your education or build leadership skills? The World Blind Union is excited to offer five scholarships that can help turn those dreams into reality—especially for individuals from developing countries.<br>Explore Our Scholarships:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – For blind women and girls (ages 14–30) in developing countries, with a focus on Braille literacy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Gerald Dirks Scholarship</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – For blind and partially sighted individuals (ages 18–35) pursuing post-secondary education or Braille literacy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Mary Hochhausen Prize for Music and Braille Literacy</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – For individuals (ages 18–35) or organizations supporting music and Braille literacy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Pedro Zurita Youth Fund</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – For blind and partially sighted individuals (ages 15–30) looking to make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;font-weight:normal'>Hermione Grant Calhoun Fund</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> – For blind and partially sighted women and girls (ages 16+) studying in their home country.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Visit</span></strong> </span><a href="https://worldblindunion.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c3d30465cab01af49cfca7e8d&id=b4475e04c1&e=b4233059a8" target="_blank" title="Original URL:https://worldblindunion.org/programs/education/scholarships/Click to follow link."><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#007C89'>our website</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>to learn more about each scholarship</span></strong></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>How to Apply:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br>Applying is easy! We’ve made it simple with just one application form, and applications are accepted year-round. Applications are reviewed after April 30th each year.<br>Send your application to: </span><a href="mailto:scholarships@wbu.ngo" title="mailto:scholarships@wbu.ngo"><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89'>scholarships@wbu.ngo</span></a><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'> before April 30.<br>This is an amazing opportunity to invest in your future. If you have any questions or need help with the application, don’t hesitate to reach out!<br> <br>Best wishes,<br><br>The World Blind Union</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>