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Download full textRamsey, Jennifer; Gorgol, Laura – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2010
In 2001, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched a 10-year, multi-million dollar initiative, the Washington State Achievers Program (WSA), to increase opportunities for low-income students to attend postsecondary institutions in Washington State. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation granted funds to the College Success Foundation…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Scholarships, Financial Support, Income
Ramsey, Jennifer – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2010
In 1999, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation began an innovative scholarship program that provides full financial support to low-income minority students across the United States. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program has already awarded more than 10,000 scholarships to exceptional students, with the ultimate goal of funding at least…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Scholarships, Financial Support, Program Effectiveness
Creating a High School Culture of College-Going: The Case of Washington State Achievers. Issue Brief
Ramsey, Jennifer – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2008
Increasing competitiveness in today's globalized and knowledge-based economy demands college-educated professionals. Creating an adequate number of college-educated professionals requires an investment in human capital, particularly in postsecondary education. In fact, six out of every 10 jobs in the United States involve advanced skills that can…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Attendance, Scholarships, Low Income Groups
