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Below is a schedule timeline of the efforts of the scholarship program Project Implementation August 2008/September 2008: * Finish project proposal * Work on details of project * Research and create financial projections for living expenses and tuition * Research visa issues for Iraqis * Begin discussions with two D.C. area schools – George Washington and Howard Universities * Send program applications to Iraqis October 2008/ November 2008: * Research NonGovernmental Organizations to discuss partnerships * Launch website about program for transparency of finances and activities * Receive completed program applications and choose one male and one female recipient * Send selected students university applications * Start a bank account for anticipated living expenses for Iraqis through one of the universities December 2008: * Receive, review, and submit completed university applications before January 1st deadlines * Gather local support and begin grassroots fundraising for “living expenses account” through community events and cooperation with interested organizations * Discuss further financial offers and programs of study for Iraqis with GWU and Howard U * Follow up with organizations about partnerships with the program and financial contributions January 2009/ February 2009: * Continue to discuss with partner universities about tuition and admissions (finalize the discussions and come to an agreement) * Garner local media support / university media support * Look into applications for visas to the United States
* Research efforts for host families for Iraqis * Look into summer English programs for Iraqis to participate in before the start of their Fall 2009 study
March 2009: * More local fundraising through community events and partner organizations April 2009: * Purchase airfare for Iraqis to come to the U.S. * Continue to look into the visa issues for Iraqis * If prior research found positive, continue to work on hoststay possibility May 2009: * Summer English language programs begin (possibly in Iraq/possibly in the United States) * Continue efforts for funding June 2009: •
Plan details for Iraqis stay (where they will be, what trips they may take if/when they will go home during breaks)
July 2009: * Contact Iraqi students to ensure they are prepared and understand details for travel to the U.S.
August 2009:
* Iraqis come to the United States * Facilitate their safe arrival to campuses * Orientation (of the city, campuses, meetings with school administrators, etc.) * Beginning of classes
* Research efforts for host families for Iraqis * Look into summer English programs for Iraqis to participate in before the start of their Fall 2009 study
March 2009: * More local fundraising through community events and partner organizations April 2009: * Purchase airfare for Iraqis to come to the U.S. * Continue to look into the visa issues for Iraqis * If prior research found positive, continue to work on hoststay possibility May 2009: * Summer English language programs begin (possibly in Iraq/possibly in the United States) * Continue efforts for funding June 2009: •
Plan details for Iraqis stay (where they will be, what trips they may take if/when they will go home during breaks)
July 2009: * Contact Iraqi students to ensure they are prepared and understand details for travel to the U.S.
August 2009:
* Iraqis come to the United States * Facilitate their safe arrival to campuses * Orientation (of the city, campuses, meetings with school administrators, etc.) * Beginning of classes
