We are extending the deadline for the Merage Fellowship for the American Dream to Friday, November 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Campus application materials and additional information can be found at the following URL. Follow the link to ‘Procedures,’ https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage Students applying for the Merage Fellowship Program must be promising immigrant students in their graduating year of college. They can be new U.S. citizens or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become United States citizens. The Merage Institute Fellows Program is dedicated to promoting expanded opportunities for immigrants to achieve their American Dream. University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2009.
Nominees must illustrate:
1) a solid academic record indicate by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA;
2) a clear track record of leadership;
3) a commitment to hard work and excellence;
4) creativity and initiative; and
5) consistent ethical behavior.
The Merage Fellowship Program was established by Paul and Lilly Merage, both immigrants to the United States. Having lived the American Dream, they fervently believed in the ideals that have made the United States a unique land of opportunity for immigrants. In establishing the Institute, they hope to help preserve and promote these ideals and to inspire new Americans to greater achievement Each Merage Institute Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend per year for two years. Fellows may spend the funds on the following kinds of activities: graduate education; 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. For additional information, please contact Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.
Mona
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle WA 98195-2803
206-221-6059 FAX: 206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships