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The Trustees and staff of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable
Trust welcomed 42 new Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars to
cohort six at July luncheons in Phoenix and Indianapolis.
"These luncheons are truly inspiring," said Trustee
Nancy Russell. "It is a highlight of our year getting
to meet the Nina Scholars and celebrate their new beginnings,
as they embark on the first semester of their college experiences."
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Arizona Scholars
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Thirty-two women
and 10 men comprise the sixth cohort of Nina Scholars:
seven students at Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis; 12 students at Ivy Tech Community College-Central
Indiana; 15 students at Maricopa Community Colleges in
metropolitan Phoenix and eight students at Arizona State
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"Our Scholars face a myriad of challenges. The Nina
Scholars program was the first college scholarship program
in the country to specifically address the needs of our three
student groups," said Trustee Chairman Frank E. Russell.
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this year's Scholars, 24 Scholars represent adults who
are 25 years and older and have dependents living in the
household; 12 Scholars were raised in the child welfare
system and are 18 years old and self supporting; and six
Scholars have physical disabilities. "The Nina Scholars
program is an exciting dimension for the Trust. It allows
us to expand the focus of the Trust's primary giving area,
Helping People in Need," Russell added. "The
Scholars program takes our mission to another level." |
Indiana Scholars
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"Education was very important to Nina," said Trustee
Carol Peden Schilling and niece to Nina Pulliam. "Nina
believed education was a tool for self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Throughout her lifetime, Nina helped many individuals realize
the dream of a college education."
"This year we are pleased to announce Nina Scholars
program enhancements designed to meet the needs of our students,"
Schilling added. "ASU and IUPUI have worked with the
Trust to initiate the Passport Program, which makes it possible
for up to three students at both Ivy Tech and MCC to transfer
to their respective university and earn bachelor's degrees."
In addition, the Nina Scholars cohort at IUPUI added two
additional scholarships, expanding from five to seven students
this year.
"Many of our Scholars have been recommended to us by
organizations that have received Trust grants," Nancy
Russell added. "It is not too early to begin thinking
about cohort seven's recommendations. Applications will be
available in January and accessible from the Trust's web site."
Support for the Nina Scholars includes full resident tuition,
and expenses for books and student fees. In addition, an annual
living allowance of $2,500 may be applied to other expenses,
such as housing, transportation, childcare and health insurance.
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