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The Scholastic Division of the CSCA is offering a unique opportunity to apply for scholarship money to help finance a trip to the National Elementary, Junior High, or High School Championship in 2004.
http://www.uschessorg/tournaments/2004/elem/
http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2004/hs/
http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2004/jhs/

Those chess players who either win a first through tenth place individual trophy at the Colorado Scholastic Chess Championship in 2004 or who are within 100 points of the USCF top 100 age-restricted list at the time of application for GO CHESS are eligible.

The purpose of this program is strictly to aid those top scholastic players who otherwise could not afford to travel and enter the National tournament or for whom the expenses would place a real financial burden on their family.

To apply:

1. Submit a letter stating intent to apply for the scholarship.
2. Include a recommendation from a school official or clergy member stating that the family would incur a substantial financial hardship in traveling to Nationals.
3. Write a short essay on how chess has enriched your life. The CSCA may use the essay for publicity or other purposes. The fact that the essay was used to apply for a financial need based scholarship will remain confidential.

Applications must be received by March 4th, 2004. Please mail to:
Karen Herbst
6216 Macon Way
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 741-9779

• Applications will be judged by a four member committee on demonstrated need and quality of essay as well as the positon at State and USCF ranking. The age of the applicant will be taken into consideration in judging the essays. The essay must be the applicant's own work.
• Recipients will be awarded up to $300.00 plus tournament entry fee to be used solely for reimbursement for travel expenses and lodging.
• The CSCA Scholastics will award no more than $1000.00 total through this program.
• The CSCA Scholastics is not responsible for the supervision or safety of scholarship recipients at the National event.
• The decision of the judges is final.

The CSCA looks forward to supporting our young talent at the National Championship.