All, below is a message from Vero Njie. >From: [log in to unmask] >To: [log in to unmask] >CC: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] >Subject: Invitation to Apply -- The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund >Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 23:40:38 EDT > > > >Joe, please forward to Gambia L. Thanks > > >On behalf of the late Edward G. Njie's family and close friends, I would >like >to express my sincere gratitude to all who responded to a previous email >about The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund. Your support is appreciated. > >To all - please feel free to direct/mentor any student you know who may >benefit. Thanks - Veronica > > > >The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund >P. O. Box 3182 >Serrekunda >The Gambia. > >_www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org_ >(http://www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org/) > > >Applications are now being accepted for The Edward G. Njie Scholarship >Fund. > Information about eligibility and application forms can be obtained from >the > Department of State for Education office, a school near you, or visit the >web site at _www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org_ >(http://www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org/) . > >The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund is intended to provide Gambian >students >with educational and personal support on a “needs” basis. The >Scholarship >will provide qualified individuals with expenses related to these specific >needs. The support is designed to encourage and support students who are >interested in pursuing their educational goals. It is open to students in >middle >school to any educational level. Eligible applicants will be supported up >to the >end of their programs as long as they continue to pass their courses as >stipulated by individual educational institutions. The number of awardees >each >year will depend on available funds. > >The Fund will provide students with the opportunity to pursue their goals >and support young minds that will help build the future of The Gambia. > >Mail/post completed applications to the address provided at the top of >this >page. > > >Provide our Gambian children with opportunities to “janger métier.” >Fishing nets to go fishing!! >Education promotes health and all aspects of life. > > > Eligibility Criteria (Evidence of eligibility must be presented to >qualify) > * Applicants must be Gambian students > * Must be enrolled or accepted at any PUBLIC educational >institution >in The Gambia > * It is open to students at Middle School to any educational level > * Parents’/household income MUST be less than D800.00 a month or >D10,000.00 a year > * If there is a draw between applicants, academic merit will be >assessed > * Applicants must present two (2) letters of recommendation >attached >to the application one from a teacher and the other from someone other >than a >family member > * Relatives and family members of the late Edward G. Njie are NOT >eligible to apply > * Submit half to one-page essay explaining why you are qualified to >receive this award and indicate your future educational goals > >Submission Deadline and Start Date of Funding > * Applications will be accepted beginning May 1st every year > * Application deadline is on or before July 31st of every year > * Applications will be evaluated in August and September of each >year > * Funds will be awarded every October for eligible students until >they >complete the program > * Funds will cover expenses for the entire program the student is >enrolled > >Instructions for Applicants >1. Make three (3) copies of the application and send to: > The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund > P. O. Box 3182 > Serrekunda > The Gambia. >2. Applications must be received by the due date for students to be >eligible. Students are encouraged to get assistance from their teachers >and >parents/relatives to complete the application. >3. Send questions to [log in to unmask] >(mailto:[log in to unmask]) or the address provided. > > > > > >Donations >Please make your donations to The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund. Help >prepare future minds and Gambian leaders through this Scholarship Fund. No >amount >is too small. > >In the Gambia, donations can be mailed to: > >The Executive Board > P. O. Box 3182 > Serrekunda >The Gambia > West Africa. > >In the US and Diaspora, mail to: > > P. O. Box 2026 > Glen Burnie > Maryland, 21060 > USA. > >A yearly contribution will be appreciated. If you wish to support students >through their programs, please send your interest to the contact >information >provided. > >For more information, send your questions to >[log in to unmask] >(mailto:[log in to unmask]) or visit the web >site at _www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org_ >(http://www.theedwardgnjiescholarshipfund.org/) . > > >Thank you for supporting the Fund! > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask]