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The William E. Simon Fellowship is funded by the John Templeton Foundation, created by renowned investor, Sir John Templeton to encourage a fresh appreciation of the importance of the moral and spiritual dimensions of life for all peoples and cultures.
The Fellowship:
The Simon Fellowship is a $40,000 unrestricted cash grant awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. In addition, two $5,000 cash awards are made to two other outstanding students.
Examples of how recipients may use the award include:
* Engage directly in the civic life of their community.
* Help to create opportunity for others, including job creation.
* Advance their expertise.
* Fund the ultimate realization of their noble purpose.
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the mature conception of and passion for what they hope to accomplish as well as their academic records, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.
Students must provide completed applications that include:
* an application form
* official transcripts of all undergraduate course work
* a letter of recommendation relevant to the applicant's noble purpose
* a typed narrative of 9-12 pages detailing past efforts, future plans, and individual philosophy for living a life of noble purpose
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications should be postmarked by February 15, 2007.

Approximate scholarship value: $ 250000

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