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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Bula Vinaka Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Please note below, a message from
</span><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The World Blind Union.</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">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>
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<strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" 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 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gerald Dirks Scholarship</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" 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 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mary Hochhausen Prize for Music and Braille Literacy</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" 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 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pedro Zurita Youth Fund</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" 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 lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Hermione Grant Calhoun Fund</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"> –
For blind and partially sighted women and girls (ages 16+) studying in their home country.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Visit</span></strong> </span><span lang="EN-NZ"><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><span lang="EN-NZ" 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 lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">How to Apply:</span></strong><span lang="EN-NZ" 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><span lang="EN-NZ"><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><span lang="EN-NZ" 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>
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Best wishes,<br>
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The World Blind Union</span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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