[Englmajors] EXTENDED CAMPUS APPLICATION DEADLINE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Merage Fellowship For the American Dream

[Mel Wensel]

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*Merage Fellowship Program for the American Dream*

*Campus Application Deadline:* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 11:45 P.M.

*The Merage Foundation Fellowship Program* offers graduating students up 
to $10,000 a year for two years to achieve their American Dream.  
Although most use the funds for graduate school, they can also fund:  
strategic travel related to professional development, participation in 
specific skill building training programs, use of consultants to develop 
and carry out business or professional plans, personal or family support 
associated with internships, etc.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be immigrants to the United States.  They must either have 
become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent 
Resident Card.  Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their 
intention to become United States Citizens.

2. Nominees must be senior graduating by August 2012.

3. Nominees are judged based on the following:

A solid academic record indicated by a minimum GPA of a 3.5.

A clear track record of leadership.

A commitment to hard work and excellence.

Creativity and initiative,

Consistent ethical behavior.

The selected Fellows should reflect both a strong desire and real 
capacity to achieve leadership roles in business, science, education, 
public service, culture and the arts.  Each Fellow will be asked to make 
a two-year commitment to become mentors of future Fellows.

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For more information please see the Merage Foundation website:

http://www.meragefoundations.com/mfad_fellows.html

or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards website:

https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Mona Pitre-Collins

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

171 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803

mpitre at uw.edu <mailto:mpitre at uw.edu>

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