The Vicky Prize

WORLD BRAILLE FOUNDATION

Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship SPECIAL PRIZE FOR 2011

“THE VICKY PRIZE”

A special prize is available in 2011 to be awarded to a blind girl or woman in Africa who has demonstrated a passion for lifelong learning with acquired Braille literacy skills. This prize of $500 USD will assist the recipient on the road to higher learning with the excitement of gaining new knowledge and opportunities to explore and achieve personal freedoms.

In her life Victoria Ledger was an inspiration to all who knew her with a personality and energy that proved no challenge too great and for whom personal freedoms and the love of family marked her countless professional and other achievements.

Appreciation is given to Barbara Marjeram for this personal tribute to Vicky and her family.

Application to be completed based on the guidelines of the Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2011.

Completed applications should be submitted either electronically to [email protected], or mailed in print or Braille to World Braille Foundation Selection Committee, 2255B Queen Street E, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1G3 Canada.

January 2011