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2/7/00

ST. LAWRENCE ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

CANTON -- A new scholarship program has been developed by 
St. Lawrence University to encourage further diversity in 
the student body, and thereby ultimately enhance educational 
benefits for all students.
	Presidential Diversity Scholarships, which will be 
available starting with the Class of 2004, are intended to 
facilitate the enrollment of more students from backgrounds 
traditionally underrepresented at St. Lawrence. Specifically, 
students of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American 
and Native American backgrounds will be eligible for the 
scholarship, of $15,000 per year. Any additional financial need 
will be met with a competitive financial aid package from St. Lawrence.
	Announcing the program, Dean of Admissions and Financial 
Aid Terry Cowdrey said, "St. Lawrence has always been committed 
to examining a variety of cultural perspectives in courses across 
the curriculum. By encouraging students from traditionally 
underrepresented ethnic backgrounds to enter St. Lawrence and play 
central roles in campus life, the Presidential Diversity Scholarship 
program will, by extension, enhance the University experience for 
all students."
	The new program complements the recent gift from Class of 
1939 alumnus Kirk Douglas, establishing a scholarship fund for minority 
students.
	St. Lawrence has also announced that all Gates Millennium 
Scholars who enroll at the University will have the opportunity to 
enhance their educational experience with funding for up to three 
summers of independent research with faculty members. A stipend will 
provide for living expenses and cover earnings students would otherwise 
have had through a summer job. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program 
is funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and 
allows students to compete for scholarships that will replace the loan 
portion of their financial aid packages.

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