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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 05, 2006

Gates Millennium Scholarship Deadline Approaching

High school students have until Jan. 13 to apply for a 2006-07 Gates Millennium Scholarship. The Gates Millennium Scholars was launched in 1999 with a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and is specifically designed to help minorities attend college. Criteria for consideration include at least a 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities and United States citizenship. To apply, visit www.gmsp.org, or contact Michael Neibauer at (877)690-GMSP.