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All, below is a message from Vero Njie.
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>Subject: Invitation to Apply -- The Edward G. Njie Scholarship Fund
>Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 23:40:38 EDT
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>Joe, please forward to Gambia L. Thanks
>
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>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.
>
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>
>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!
>
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