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2007 Grassroots Conference Online Scholarship Application

We are excited that you plan to join us in Chicago, Illinois, this June 15 to 17

for Jubilee’s Grassroots Conference!

Scholarship requests will be considered on a rolling basis. The earlier we get

your request, the more likely it is that we can help you. It is to your advantage

to get your request in as soon as possible.

Once the scholarship money is gone, it’s gone. So please apply today!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a need-based scholarship for those needing

assistance to travel to the 2007 Jubilee Grassroots Conference in Chicago, IL.

We only have a limited amount of funding available and urge you to raise

money locally to cover some of your travel costs. Scholarship recipients are

expected to take advantage of free housing options and home stays arranged

by Jubilee USA. Scholarships are not available to those electing to stay in

a hotel.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact

Kristin Sundell at 443-845-4461 or kristin(a)jubileeusa.org.

If awarded a scholarship, you will need to purchase your ticket immediately

with your own finances and Jubilee will mail a check to reimburse you.

Special circumstances will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

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APPLICANT QUESTIONS:

1. Why do you want to attend the 2007 Jubilee Grassroots Conference?

2. If chosen for the scholarship, how would you bring back the knowledge you gain to your community?

3. If you do not have a free place to stay, we will arrange for you to be housed with a local family. Are there any special needs or concerns that we should be aware of?

4. Will you be able to attend if you are not given a scholarship?

5. How much assistance would enable you to attend?

Below are some great resources for finding cheap airfare.

If you are applying for assistance with airfare, you must request a

specific amount of money based on ticket prices. Our funds are limited,

so please consider requesting partial reimbursement for your

travel expenses. If awarded a scholarship, you will need to purchase your

ticket immediately with your own finances and Jubilee will mail a check to

eimburse you. Special circumstances will be dealt with on a case by case

basis. Airfares will go up as the travel date gets closer, so please don’t

wait to book your plane ticket!

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