Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA25913; Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:24:47 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:24:47 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <11E1CAB97DE4D211982500104B75734321D9C2@MIS_NT.board.tec.wi.us> Errors-To: listmgr@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: JacksoM@board.tec.wi.us To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3064] RE: gates $$ X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0) Status: OR Bill and Melinda are doing a great thing by providing a billion dollars for scholarships. However they are not including many of the "most in need" students by excluding GED or alternative high school graduates. Susan Durgan is listed on the Internet site as the contact. Her phone number is 206 652-1993. I didn't have any luck with the email address that was provided. Perhaps if she receives many phone calls asking to make the opportunities more inclusive for the folks who they are trying to help they will expand their criteria. Let's all give it a try. Mary Ann Jackson WI Technical College System Board 310 Price Place Madison, WI 53707-7378 (608) 267-9684 fax (608) 266-1690 jacksom@board.tec.wi.us <jacksom@board.tec.wi.us> ---------- From: Parker, James [SMTP:James_Parker@ed.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 4:01 PM To: 'adly'; 'crandall@umbc.edu'; 'dbrande@wayne.edu'; 'dcrosse@utk.edu'; 'diane f'; 'dninke@owens.cc.oh.us'; 'gamlink@ncccs.cc.nc.us'; 'grindet@board.tec.wi.us'; 'hawaii'; 'j.crocker@csuohio.edu'; 'jacksom@board.tec.wi.us'; 'John.Hartwig@ed.state.ia.us'; 'johnb@uriacc.uri.edu'; 'jpolster@otan.dni.us'; 'lorilee'; 'mich resource ctr'; 'mleahy@regents.edu'; 'nch@ari.net'; 'nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov'; 'nsledd@famlit.org'; 'pat.barone@snet.net'; 'pjjurmo@intac.com'; 'pkeeton@howardcc.edu'; 'proussos@tmail.tea.state.tx.us'; 'randyw@ncccs.cc.nc.us'; 'region2-state-staff-news@cls.coe.utk.edu'; 'sally g'; 'terri'; 'y' Subject: gates $$ folks, fyi -----Original Message----- From: Weintraub, Jon Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 4:40 PM To: OVAE All Users; OVAE STW Staff Subject: FOR YOUR INFORMATION and sharing, as appropriate: Here's the official web site outlining the $1 billion the Gates Foundation which "will provide scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice." The Gates Millennium Scholars Program > > > http://www.gmsp.org/ The scholarship is for both undergraduates and graduate students, and appears to be need based. Applications will be available November 1 and due February 1. Applicants must: > * be a citizen of the United States; > * have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; > * be a high school senior applying to an accredited college or university for the academic year 2000-2001; or a college student planning to continue undergraduate study in academic year 2000-2001; or a college senior or college graduate enrolled or about to enroll in graduate school for study in academic year 2000-2001. Graduate students must be enrolled in a degree program in engineering, mathematics, science, education or library science; > * demonstrate significant financial need; and * have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service (i.e. mentoring/tutoring, volunteer work in social service organizations, and involvement in church initiatives), extracurricular activities (student government and athletics), or other activities that reflect leadership abilities. Jon Weintraub Director, Office of Policy Analysis US Dept of ED/OVAE 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20202-7100 o] 202-205-5602 f] 202-260-9183 e-mail] Jon_Weintraub@ed.gov
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