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INPRO  Scholarship program
White Earth Scholarship Program- 
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             Agreement & Education Plan
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Grand Portage Tribal Scholarship Program-
             Student Application Form
             Information from the Council
             Policies
Turtle Mountain Band Of Chippewa Indians- Higher Education Scholarship Program
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe- Higher Education Grant Program
Minneapolis Urban League Scholarship Competition
Minority Scholarships (53 different types of Scholarships Available)
Hmong National Development Education Scholarship
The Doris Hertsgaard Scholarship
Scholarship for Minority Broadcast Journalists
The Hispanic College Fund Schoarship
The David J. Ramirez Scholarship Grant
Law Enforcement Opportunities, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
John L. Carey Scholarships
ACES Headline Contest   
Scholarships for Low-Income Women    
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 
The Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad-Increased Funding/Application Open

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INPRO 2007 Scholarship Program 

Each year, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
awards five scholarships to American Indian college or graduate students majoring
in business. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and be at the junior, senior,
or graduate level of study. Eligible students must be enrolled full time during the entire
2007/2008 term.

The American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarship Awards, granted
annually by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development,
will be presented in 2007 (actual date to be determined) during our
Annual Indian Progress in Business Awards Banquet (INPRO 2007) celebration
being held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Candidates selected will be the guests of the National Center and must
be available to attend the celebration.  Expenses including round trip
airfare and lodging will be paid by the National Center.

Interested students should send a letter requesting consideration
stating their reasons for pursuing higher education, their plans
following completion of their degree and any other relevant information
such as activities and commitment to the community that they want to be
considered.  Submitted applications must include separate essays (250
words each) that specifically address Community Involvement, Personal
Challenges, and Business Experience (Paid or Volunteer) criteria to earn
maximum points. Applicants are judged primarily on achievement and
commitment
to the community. Transcripts (official or unofficial) and
documentation of tribal enrollment must accompany the application.

For further information please contact Phyllis Smith at 1-800-4NCAIED Ext. 243
or email events@ncaied.org

 

Applications must be faxed or postmarked no later than (Date to be determined)

NCAIED Scholarship Committee
953 East Juanita Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
Fax: (480) 545-4208

visit our website at: http://www.ncaied.org/fundraising/scholar.html.
 

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MINNEAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE
2007 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION


One-time scholarships of up to $3000 for college or university
Application Deadline is March 2007 at 5:00 pm

Scholarships awarded in April 2007
All Awards must be used by Dec 31, 2007

Eligibility Requirements:
African American High School Senior
Resident of Minneapolis Area
Nominated by school counselor
Previously honored for educational achievement, arts activities,
volunteer service, leadership, church activities, or sports.

Applicants should submit a 500-word essay in response to the question:

Topic to be determined in February 2007

Essays will be judged by outside professionals in a fair and impartial manner.
Judges will award points for content, sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.

 Note:  The number of scholarships awarded and the amount per scholarship will depend upon the amount of money raised for the scholarship competition.

http://www.mul.org/insideMUL2.cfm

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN

(Submitted by Rosetta Gainey of ADCFI)

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to raising funds for, and awarding grants to, low-income women, age 35
and older. Each award recipient has a vision of how a college education
will benefit herself, her family, and her community. Most recipients are
in truly meager financial circumstances and may have other hardships or
disabilities. The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is one of the very few
organizations in the country whose educational awards target this large
segment of the population.

Eligibility Requirements

An applicant for a JRF grant must be:

  • A woman, age 35 or older.
  • A U.S. citizen.
  • Enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited school.
  • Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree,
    or a first bachelor's degree.
  • Low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Lower Living Standard.

Your application has to be postmarked by March 1, 2007.

http://www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/application.php

Additional information is available on the Foundation's web site or you
can contact the Foundation office directly at (706) 208-1211

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks nominations for the Gates
Millennium Scholars Program for low-income students of color.

Eligibility: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS
scholarship if they:
Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, Are a citizen/legal
permanent resident or national of the United States, Have attained a
cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (un-weighted) at the time of
nomination, will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as
full-time, degree seeking freshmen in the Fall of 2005, have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular or other activities, and Meet the Federal Pell
Grant eligibility criteria.

The Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials is
January 12, 2007 11:59 PM (EST).

For more information about this scholarship and for application
materials, visit <http://www.gmsp.org/> or call 1-877-690-4677.

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Aces Headline Contest

The American Copy Editors Society awards several scholarships each year,
including the $2,500 Aubespin Scholarship, named after Merv Aubespin,
an early supporter of the organization.

The Aubespin scholar will be the top applicant each year among all
applicants for ACES scholarships. Students who are not chosen as an
Aubespin scholar are automatically eligible for ACES' other scholarships,
at  $1,000 each.

All ACES scholarships are for potential professional copy editors.
The scholarships are open to students who will be juniors, seniors or
graduate students in the fall, and graduating students who will take
full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

Applications are evaluated by a panel of five people with copy desk experience.

The 2006 scholarship winners will be announced in early 2007.

For entry forms and complete rules, visit ACES on the Web at  www.copydesk.org 

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The Doris Hertsgaard Scholarship has been established as an endowment fund with 
the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation to recognize students meeting the following criteria:

- She must be majoring in an area with a strong mathematics component.
Priority will be given to students in the following fields of study:
mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering or physical
science,
- She must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate degree student at
either Concordia, MSUM, or NDSU,
- Preference will be given to a woman who is a single parent with
pre-teenage children in the home,
- Academic achievement will be ranked higher than financial need,
-Recipient of this scholarship is eligible to reapply.

One candidate from our institution will be selected as a finalist and
her application forwarded to the Foundation office for their selection
of the final recipient and notification of award.

If you meet the criteria listed above, please stop by and pick up an application 
in the MSU Moorhead Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, Owens 107A.

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The Radio-Television News Directors Association & Foundation (RTNDF)

All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are
pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be a full-time
college student whose career objective is electronic journalism and have at least
one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially
enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in
semi-annual installments for one year of study.

2006 SCHOLARSHIPS
Ed Bradley $10,000 Scholarship
A $10,000 award established by 60 Minutes Correspondent Ed Bradley.
Preference given to an undergraduate student of color.

Ken Kashiwahara $2,500 Scholarship
A $2,500 award established by retired ABC News Bureau Chief and
Correspondent Ken Kashiwahara. Preference given to an
undergraduate student of color.

Carole Simpson $2,000 Scholarship
A $2,000 award established by former ABC News Correspondent Carole
Simpson. Preference given to an undergraduate student of color.
Lou and Carole Prato $1,000 Sports Reporting Scholarship
This $1,000 tuition grant is given to a deserving student with strong
writing skills who is planning a career as a sports reporter in
television or radio.

Mike Reynolds $1,000 Scholarship
Preference given to undergraduate student demonstrating need for
financial assistance and by indicating media-related jobs held and
contributions made to funding his or her own education. Applicants
must submit a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) as a part
of the application.

Presidents’ $2,500 Scholarships
Two awards given in honor of former RTNDA Presidents Theodore
Koop, Bruce Dennis, James McCulla, John Salisbury, Bruce Palmer,
Dick Cheverton, Jim Byron, Ben Chatfield and John Hogan. Only
currently enrolled college sophomores, juniors and seniors in good
standing are eligible to apply.

Abe Schechter $2,000 Graduate Scholarship
Applicant must be an incoming or full-time graduate student.
Instead of a tape, submit a one-page essay detailing your merits and
career objectives.

For more additional instructions and an application go to:
http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/2007.pdf
www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/application.shtml 

Mail application and supporting materials to:

RTNDF Scholarships
1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20006.

Submissions must be postmarked by May 7, 2007. Winners only will be notified by July 31, 2007. A complete list of winners will be posted on our Web site at www.rtndf.org.

Contact Irving Washington at 202-467-5218 or Irvingw@rtndf.org for more information.
 

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The Hispanic College Fund application is now open! 
Scholarship program- Hispanic College Fund Program Manager: 

Contact Information: 

Stina Augustsson,
Program Director Hispanic College Fund, Inc. 
1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Suite 460 Washington, DC 20006 
Phone: 202-296-5400 Fax: 202-296-3774 
email: saugustsson@hispanicfund.org 
website:  http://www.hispanicfund.org 

The Hispanic College Fund scholarship application is online now! 
To apply for a scholarship go to http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org 
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for all HCF Programs: . 
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher . 
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident . 
Be studying full-time in the United States or through a U.S. based study abroad program ALPFA Scholarship Program - Deadline March 31, 2005
 - $100,000 in scholarships ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting) offers scholarships to students pursuing accounting, finance, IT or related field. 
This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program
 - Deadline April 15, 2005 - $500,000 in scholarships This program offers scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college. 
Have a question about what is considered first in your family?
Register with us online and view the FAQs or visit our general Hispanic College Fund website at www.hispanicfund.org

Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program - Deadline April 15, 2005 
- $100,000 in scholarships 
This program offers scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing majors in business, science, and engineering. 

Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program - Deadline April 15, 2005 
- $1 million in scholarships The Hispanic College Fund program includes scholarship funding from various sponsors at a lower level. 
Sponsors of this program include but are not limited to M&T Bank, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, General Dynamics, MasterCard, and Sodexho. 
For a full listing of sponsors visit our website at www.hispanicfund.org. How can I apply? Go to http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org 
Register with HCF online. Your information will be matched with scholarships programs that you can apply for. 
Apply to all of the programs on your list. 
If you have any questions after you look at the application and instructions, please feel free to call our office at 1-800-644-4223. 
email -Sergio Salmeron who runs our scholarship programs at ss@hispanicfund.org 
To view more information about the Hispanic College Fund please visit our website at www.hispanicfund.org 

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THE DAVID J. RAMIREZ SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
1. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be accepted by one of Minnesota’s recognized universities, colleges or technical schools. (See list on application form.)

2. FINANCIAL NEED
The David J. Ramirez Scholarship Grant is based on financial need. Therefore all applicants must apply for financial aid at the institution listed on their application.

3. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Scholarships are extremely competitive and application does not ensure funding.

4. DEADLINE
Applications must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2004. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

5. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Applicants must submit a personal statement an the form of an essay with this application. Essays must be in English. This essay is one of the most important aspects of application and is equivalent to an interview. Accordingly, the essay should be a well thought out personal statement including academic achievement, community involvement, personal interests, a brief history of the applicants Hispanic background, and any unusual circumstances. The essay should be typed, double spaced and 600-800 words in length (2-3 pages). ESSAYS MUST BE ORIGINAL. We will also accept hand-printed essays.

6. PHOTO
A recent photo of the applicant should accompany the essay.

7. NOTIFICATION
Applicants will receive notification of award during fall semester 2004. NO INDICATION OF LIKELIHOOD OF FUNDING WILL BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.

8. MAIL TO
La Voz, Attn: Grant Application, 
P.O. Box 19206, 
Diamond Lake Station, 
Minneapolis., MN 55419

9. Signature and Date

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Law Enforcement Opportunities, Inc. Scholarship
LEO's commitment to diversifying the law enforcement profession has resulted in the development of several initiatives. One initiative is to provide financial assistance, in the form of scholarships, to individuals interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement or corrections. Eligible applicants may receive up to $750.00 in scholarship moneys to fund their education and training.

Criteria
Applicants must be:
1. a person of color or female;
2. a student with financial need; 
3. attending a Minnesota post-secondary education institution, or have made application and been accepted into a Minnesota post-secondary education institution with the intent to register for the upcoming term;
4. interested in a law enforcement or corrections career within the state of Minnesota; 
5. pursuing an undergraduate degree and not yet licensed as a police officer, in the state of Minnesota

Application Procedure

Applicants need to:
1. complete a LEO Scholarship Application;
2. write a synopsis describing their interest in a law enforcement or corrections career profession;
3. submit a comprehensive resume, including, but not limited too, detailed history of employment, education, volunteer efforts and community involvement;
4. submit a current college transcript. If you are a new entering freshmen, submit a copy of your college acceptance letter and proof of registration;
5. submit a letter of support from a non-family member;
6. participate in an interview, which will be scheduled on an individual basis. 

LEO Expectations
Students shall:
1. Participate in college or community activities;
2. Strive for academic excellence;
3. Model positive behavior that supports the LEO mission;
4. Participate in the LEO Pride Program.

Application and Award Dates
• Applications are accepted year round.
• The LEO Scholarship Committee will award scholarships in August of each year.
Complete applications must be received prior to June 30th to be considered for the  August award date. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Award Amounts: 
  - LEO Scholarship award not to exceed $750 
  - Award amounts may vary among applicant each year
  - Award amounts may vary based on 
     = exposure to law enforcement or corrections
     = involvement in law enforcement or corrections
     = community involvement
     = academics

More Details at http://www.creatingorder.com/leo/scholar.html

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Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students - $5,000
Competitive merit and need-based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students who, in the opinion of the Institute’s Selection Committee, show significant potential to become Certified public Accountants.

Undergraduate Student Eligibility:  
* A declared accounting major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with an overall and accounting grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3;
* A minority student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours (or equivalent) in accounting; and
*Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent), unless you are completing your final semester of study, at a four-year or upper division institution.  Students who will be transferring to a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from the school.

Graduate Student Eligibility:  A minority graduate student who was an undergraduate accounting major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program, OR who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting program; and

Enrolled as a full-time graduate student (nine semester hours or equivalent)

Phone 212-596-6270
aicpa.org

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John L. Carey Scholarships  - $5,000
This program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting.  These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers.

The amount of the scholarship is $5,000 for one year.  It is renewable for an additional year of study, provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained.

Recipients are selected by the John L. Carey Scholarship Task Force.  Up to five scholarships are awarded each year.

Application Procedure:
Completed application form
Official transcripts from undergraduate school attended
Copies of score reports from graduate schools admission test(s)
Two letters of recommendation.

Phone: 212-596-6221
aicpa.org

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Fellowships

Wellstone Fellowship    


  Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
Deadline: January 7, 2005

Families USA (http://familiesusa.org/), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality affordable health care for all Americans, has announced the establishment of the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice.

Created to honor the life and legacy of the late Sen. Paul D. Wellstone of Minnesota, the fellowship is designed to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly from the African-American, Latino, and American Indian communities. The fellow will work with communities of color for the advancement of social justice by addressing health disparities and promoting equity in access to health care.

The fellowship will be based in the Families USA office in Washington, D.C., and will afford the fellow the opportunity to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal coverage, and other health policy issues.

The fellowship will last one year, from August 2005 through July 2006. Fellows will receive a compensation package that includes an annual stipend and healthcare benefits.
See the Families USA Web site for complete program

RFP Link: http://www.familiesusa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Wellstone_Fellowship_in
dex
For additional RFPs in Health, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_health.jhtml

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Graduate Fellowship On Philanthropy and Human Rights

www.hecua.org/internships/bremerfellow/index
 

Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities
http://national-academies.org/fellowships

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi announces the opening of competition for student grants and fellowships. Outstanding upper-class students should be encouraged to apply for either of the following:

* Graduate fellowships for the support of first-year graduate or professional study. Phi Kappa Phi offers 60 fellowships of $5,000 and 40 Awards of Excellence of $2,000. Applicants must be either current members or eligible for induction this year (i.e. seniors in the top 10% of their class) and in the process of applying for full-time graduate study. Application deadline is February 1, 2005.
* Study/Internship Abroad Grants for undergraduates who have been accepted into an academic or internship abroad program before the application deadline of January 15, 2005. Thirty-eight grants of $1,000 are offered. Applicants must have completed between 56 and 90 credits by the end of this semester with a GPA of 3.5 or better and be planning to return to MSUM after their international experience for at least another two semesters.

These are highly competitive awards, and applicants should work closely with their faculty advisors and local Phi Kappa Phi officers in preparing their applications. For applications and more information, visit the Phi Kappa Phi Web site, www.phikappaphi.org  , or contact Paul Harris of the History Department.

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Directories to Opportunities

Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Minority Students
This a guide to over 130 summer programs (internships, fellowships, residencies, and research programs) in such fields as journalism, archeology, economics, health, arts, advertising, mathematics, visual arts, medicine, sciences, biology, psychology, and others.  Click here.

Directory of National Fellowships, Internships and Scholarships for Latino Youth
http://www.chci.org/student/edpub/edpubframe.htm
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a national, nonprofit 
educational organization. Our vision is an educated and civically active Latino 
community who participates at the local, state, and federal policy decision-making 
levels. Towards this effort, CHCI, with the assistance of the Alumni Association, 
has published this Directory. It includes very important and useful information for 
Latino students and young professionals wishing to finance their higher education 
and enhance their educational and professional experience with leadership
development opportunities.

The directory is divided into three sections: fellowships,  internships, and 
scholarships. For simple use, each section is listed in alphabetical order.

Participating in fellowship and internship programs enable Latino students and 
young professionals to build and develop their leadership and analytical skills. 
Such programs expose Latinos to a myriad of academic and professional 
environments, and prepare them to be future leaders in their communities. CHCI 
can not help but underline the importance and valuable experience Latino students 
gain from such educational opportunities.


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The Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad-Increased Funding/Application Open

There has never been a better time to encourage your students to apply for the Gilman Scholarship. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State has recently announced that Congress has approved a Bill that increases funding for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program from 1.575 to 2.6 million dollars. This significant increase in funding will enable the Gilman Program to make a minimum of 500 scholarship awards during the 2005-2006 academic year.

We thank all of you who have supported the program and the increased funding by encouraging your students to submit applications, by talking with your state and national leaders about how important this program is to your campus, by volunteering your time as a selection panelist, or by promoting the program at conferences, with colleagues, and in meetings. This is a win for all of us who know the importance of study abroad and its value to the greater society. Thank you.

Fall 2005 Application Cycle Now Open

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2005 cycle. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed Below

* The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad.

* The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education in the US

* The applicant is studying abroad for a least four weeks in one country.

* The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or and nation currently under a US Department of State issued Travel Warning,

* The applicant is participating in a Fall 2005 study abroad program of up to one academic year that begins between the dates of July 15, 2005 and October 15, 2005. Summer-only study abroad programs are excluded as the Gilman Scholarship does not have a summer away cycle nor are awards for summer-only study abroad.

The goal of the Gilman Scholarship is to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad including, but not limited to:

* Students with high financial need;

* Students  from diverse ethnic backgrounds;

* Students going to non-traditional countries
(especially outside of Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada);

* Students attending community colleges;

* Students in underrepresented fields of study;

* Students of non-traditional age;

* and Students with physical challenges

Applicants selected as award recipients will receive up to $5,000 that can be used towards eligible study abroad program expenses. Students apply online via the Gilman website at http://www.iie.org/gilman.  The student online application deadline for the Fall 2005 cycle will be April 4, 2005.

The Gilman Scholarship Program encourages advisors to share information on this program with students at your institution and to encourage all eligible applicants to apply. For further information on the Gilman International Scholarship please contact Sarah Phillips, Sr. Program Coordinator at sphillips@iie.org

Gilman International Scholarship
520 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 740
Houston, TX 77027
http://www.iie.org/gilman
gilman@iie.org

For Advisors: (713) 621-6300 X. 12
For Students: (713) 621-6300 X. 25

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