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1. SCHOLARSHIP PROMISE.


If the Dreamer meets the requirements stated in paragraph 2, then the Dreamer will receive, on a last dollar basis, a scholarship equal to the full tuition cost of a local resident attending a local state college or university, i.e., University of Nevada, Las Vegas or Community College of Southern Nevada (the "Scholarship"). This scholarship will be for four (4) years and shall be applied toward tuition only. The scholarship shall be paid directly to an educational institution (the "School") selected by the Dreamer and approved by the Foundation. Unless approved by the Foundation, no funds will be paid for any purposes other than tuition and fees, which are not otherwise paid by scholarships from the School or other sources. "Last dollar basis" means that every Dreamer is expected to apply for all public tuition grants (Federal, state, local) that are regularly available and for which the Dreamer is considered to be eligible and that the Scholarship will be paid only to cover the amount of tuition not first paid by public tuition grants.



2. DREAMER'S RESPONSIBILITY.


In order to earn the Scholarship, the Dreamer must:

  1. Graduate from high school in the usual and normal time period, unless extended by the Foundation, with courses and grades acceptable to the School chosen by the Dreamer.
  2. Behave, in and out of school, in a manner that does not interfere with the Dreamer's education or disrupt program activities. Continual disregard for the rules and regulations of the Clark County School District and laws of the City, the County, or the State where the Dreamer lives may cause expulsion of the Dreamer from the program and loss of the scholarship. The decision to expel the Dreamer from the program will be made by the Foundation.
  3. Make every effort to attend the meetings, tutoring sessions, and other activities provided by the Foundation for the enrichment of the Dreamer's education.
  4. Enter the chosen school within 16 months of high school graduation, unless an extension is approved by the Foundation.



3. GUARDIAN APPROVAL.


The Guardian hereby agrees to the Dreamer being in the program and attending all activities provided by the Foundation during the term of the program. These activities may include, but are not limited to: tutoring; educational, recreation, and enrichment activities; preparation for college entrance examinations; field trips; counseling and guidance; and group discussions and meetings with Dreamers and parents, where appropriate. The Guardian agrees that the discussions with the Dreamer may include topics that may be deemed sensitive, such as substance abuse, peer pressure, postponing parenthood, and self-esteem.

The Guardian agrees that The I Have a Dream program, through the Project Coordinator assigned to the Dreamer, may review with appropriate school personnel, the Dreamer's attendance and academic records in order to provide appropriate services, when necessary.

The Guardian authorizes the Project Coordinator and other persons associated with the Foundation to arrange for emergency medical treatment in the event of accident or illness occurring during program activities.

In return for the Dreamer being permitted to take part in these activities and the benefit the Dreamer will receive from taking part in these activities, the Guardian herby relieves and releases the Foundation, its directors, officers, employees and volunteers, the Clark County School District, its officers, employees and agents, and all persons assisting in these activities, from any and all liability from any accident or injury of the Dreamer while taking part in these activities. The Guardian agrees to indemnify all of the parties described above from all claims made by or asserted on behalf of the Dreamer.

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