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47 Federal Assistance Grants and Services for Veterans
http://www.educationmoney.com/veterans.html
The Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide outpatient medical services, hospital care, housing, as well as job development and job training opportunities for disabled and other veterans through contacts with employers. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force Aid Society
http://www.afas.org/
The centerpiece of the Society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which provides $2000 grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate studies. The value and success of this program, is demonstrated in the 77,929 grants disbursed since the first awards were made for the 1988-1989 academic year. This grant program remains competitive in its need-based selection criteria, uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education cost factors, and is administered by ACT Recognition Program Services. ACT, located in Iowa City IA, is an independent, not-for-profit organization with over 40 years experience in providing support services to scholarship sponsors. Awards for the 2007-2008 academic year will be announced in June 2007. Use of funds is limited to tuition, books, fees, or other curriculum-required materials.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force Association Spouse Scholarship
http://www.afa.org/aef/default.asp?pm=e
The Air Force Spouse Scholarship program is designed to encourage Air Force spouses worldwide to pursue associate/bachelor undergraduate or graduate/postgraduate degrees. Scholarships are awarded in May. $1,000 Stipend. Scholarships may be used to pay for any reasonable cost related to pursuing a degree. This would include tuition, books, and any remaining money can be used to pay for either transportation or childcare costs.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force Crossroads
https://www.afcrossroads.com/education/coll_scholar.cfm
Presents information on (1) FAQs on Scholarships for Military Children, (2) Scholarship Fundamentals, (3) Scholarships, (4) Military Scholarships / ROTC, and (5) Minority Scholarships.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force ROTC
http://www.afrotc.com/
Air Force ROTC can help you to overcome the financial hardships associated with college, and when you complete your degree you’ve got a guaranteed career after school – debt free.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force ROTC Enlisted Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/enSchol.php
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force ROTC High School Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/hsschol/types.php
The Air Force ROTC scholarship program for high school students is a great chance to pay for college so you can get the most out of your college experience.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incolschol/incolProgram.php
The Express Scholarship is designed to meet Air Force ROTC officer production requirements in specific fields and year groups. The list of approved fields and year groups varies from time to time and may change at any time without notice.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Airmen Memorial Foundation
Scholarships
http://www.aie.org/Scholarships/detail.cfm?ID=3458
More information
(Last checked 11/27/07)
American Legion Auxiliary (Michigan Department) Memorial Scholarship
http://www.michalaux.org/Scholarships.htm
Applicant must be a dependent or descendant of a U.S. veteran. See web site for additional scholarships offered by the American Legion Auxiliary.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
http://www.legion.org/programs/donations/legacy
Deadline : April 15
Child/Children, or legally adopted child/children, of active duty United States military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at a U.S. school of higher education.
The amount and number of awards depends upon the income derived from the trust. Scholarship recipients may reapply for the award.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
American Legion of Michigan Scholarships
http://www.michiganlegion.org/pages/scholar.html
Offers two scholarships for Michigan residents only: William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship and Guy M. Wilson Scholarship.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
AMVETS Scholarship Program
http://www.amvets.org/NewAMVETSsite/programs/programs_scholarships.html
AMVETS annually awards scholarships to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildern. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education.
The following scholarships, funded by the AMVETS National Service Foundation, are awarded annually:
*Six $4,000 scholarships for high school seniors (PDF) ($1,000 a year of a four-year undergraduate program or at an accredited technical/trade leading to certification or a degree; one selected from each district).
*Three $4,000 scholarships for veterans (PDF) ($1,000 a year of a four-year undergraduate program or certification/degree from an accredited technical/trade school; no regard for district boundaries).
*One $3,000 scholarship for veterans/guardsman/reservists (PDF) will be awarded nationwide per year, for the duration of the grant, without regard for district boundaries. The scholarship is for veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, seeking new skills in order to be more competitive in the job market. The one time $3,000 award may be used for undergraduate courses, accredited degree or certificate programs, including online schools.
*One $1,000 scholarship for a JROTC high school senior (PDF) entering any undergraduate programs (no regard for district boundaries).
In addition the University of Phoenix and Devry University also offer scholarships in affiliation with AMVETS.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/
The AFCEA Educational Foundation is a tax-exempt organization. It provides annual scholarships, fellowships and awards to students in the "hard" sciences attending the five service academies, ROTC programs, graduate schools and other educational institutions. The Foundation also sponsors awards and prizes for academic excellence in military schools and training institutions of all of the services.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program
http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/armed_forces.shtml
The Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program was created to recognize the bravery, dedication, and loyalty of our servicemen and women who served our nation in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. This program will provide a one-time loan forgiveness benefit up to $2,500 for student borrowers who served in the Armed Forces in an active duty status between September 11, 2001, and June 30, 2008, provided they have an eligible loan and meet eligibility requirements. It is funded entirely by PHEAA, at no cost to taxpayers.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Army Emergency Relief
http://www.aerhq.org/
AER funds are made available to commanders having AER Sections to provide emergency financial assistance to soldiers - active & retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Army ROTC Scholarships
http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/index.htm
Army ROTC provides college-trained officers for the Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. The Army ROTC program is offered at more than 600 colleges and universities throughout the nation. As the largest single source of Army officers, the ROTC program fulfills a vital role in providing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Army. Though the Army is getting smaller it still needs thousands of new officers each year. The following ROTC's benefits remain intact: training, challenges, excitement, money, career preparation and post-college employment.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
http://www.cgmahq.org/
Learn more about the organization that provides financial assistance to the Coast Guard Community.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
http://www1.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
Provides a comprehensive summary of federal government benefits available to veterans and their dependents, including information on alcoholism treatment programs, aid for the blind, burial assistance, clothing allowances, compensation for service-connected disabilities, death payments, dental treatment, dependents' education, education and training loans, etc. Searchable. 2005 edition. 120pp.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
http://www.freedomalliance.org/scholarship.htm
The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund honors the bravery and dedication exhibited by Americans in our armed forces who have sacrificed life and limb by providing educational scholarships to their children. Students are eligible if they are the dependent child of an active duty service member who died or was permanently disabled (100% rating) in the line of duty, or who is currently certified as POW or MIA. The applicant must also be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or enrolled in an institution of higher learning, including colleges, universities, or vocational schools.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship
http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military/index.cfm
Deadline: Sept. 1
The Horatio Alger Association will distribute $10 million in scholarships to honorably discharged American veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $5,000 to support their undergraduate education. The Horatio Alger Association plans to award the scholarship for four years. To be eligible, veterans must haver served in 2001 or later and must demonstrate U.S. citizenship, financial need, and the intent to pursue bachelor's degrees.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation exists to provide financial assistance to the children of Marines and of former Marines pursuing higher education at accredited universities and colleges, or vocational schools. America's most precious resource is its children, and their development as responsible citizens and civic leaders requires education. The foundation is dedicated to youth, education, and the enduring values and standards that have made our Corps and our country great. For further information call: 609-921-3534.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Michigan National Guard Education Benefits
http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/1,1607,7-126-2364_3113---,00.html
Courtesy of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Michigan National Guard Family Support
http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/1,1607,7-126-2364_3111---,00.html
Courtesy of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Michigan State University
Military Science Scholarship Information
http://www.msu.edu/unit/milsci/
Look under ROTC for information about ROTC scholarships.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
Emergency Grants
http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,1607,7-126-2362_2376_2380-8892--,00.html
Temporary assistance granted by the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) for emergencies or hardships is available to eligible wartime veterans, and their families, residing in the state. Under the authority of Public Act 9 of 1946 (as amended), the MVTF cannot provide assistance for long-term problems or chronic financial difficulties. Those eligible for the MVTF temporary grant program must apply through the MVTF county committee serving their county of residence. All applications are investigated, deliberated, and decided in confidence. Any applicant may request a personal hearing before the county committee at the meeting when his/her application is considered. If the county committee denies an application every applicant has the right to appeal that decision to the MVTF Board of Trustees (with the opportunity to appear before the board to present information and answer questions.) The MVTF does not provide loans under the temporary assistance program.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
Tuition Assistance Program
http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,1607,7-126-2362_2376_2382---,00.html
Public Act 245 of 1935 (MCL 35.111-112) is designed to assist any child, between the ages of 16 and 25, who has been a resident of the state for the preceding 12 months, and who is the legal child of a Michigan veteran who was killed, died as a result of service-connected disabilities, or is rated 100% disabled because of injuries sustained while in the Armed Forces of the United States. Such a student, upon admission to a Michigan institution of higher education may be eligible for tuition waiver up to $2,800 annually for undergraduate study. Under P.A. 245 a student must: (1) Attend school full time.
(2) Maintain a cumulative grade of 2.25 or better. Requests for applications should be directed to (517) 483-5469.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Military Officers Association of America
Scholarship Fund
http://www.moaa.org/about/about_scholarship/index.htm
Established in 1948, the Scholarship Fund has helped more than 8,500 college students from military families attain a college education.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Military Service Academies Scholarships
http://www.avscholars.com/AvScholars/Channels/Additional_Resources/Military_Services/mil_academies.htm
The U.S. Military Service Academies offer young men and women the opportunity to earn a college degree (Bachelor of Science Degree) and commission as an officer for the U.S. Armed Forces. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard have their own Service Academy. An education received from one of the academies is ranked among the best in the nation. Military Service Academies award full scholarships to students accepted for admission which cover tuition, room and board; each student also receives a monthly stipend to meet cost of books, supplies, clothing and personal expenses.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Navy League of the United States Scholarship Program
http://www.navyleague.org/scholarship/
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be an U.S. citizen, a high school graduate under the age of 25 years and entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2003, and a dependent or direct descendant of a current or former member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S.-flag Merchant Marines or an active member of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
http://www.nmcrs.org/
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Navy ROTC Program
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application.cfm
The NROTC Program was established to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the NROTC Scholarship Program fills a vital need in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Project Blue Star
http://www.michigan.gov/homeland/0,1607,7-173-23612_34175---,00.html
Project Blue Star is the Governor's Military Family Support initiative that will lend a helping hand to families of Michigan soldiers serving overseas. Project Blue Star is the Governor’s Military Family Support initiative that will lend a helping hand to families of Michigan soldiers serving overseas. This program will identify and catalogue all services available to military families in one convenient on-line location.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
http://www.legion.org/node/1138
High school juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion by the United States government: WW I -- April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918; WW II -- December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946; Korean War -- June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955; Vietnam War -- February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975; Lebanon and Grenada -- August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984; Panama -- December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 and Persian Gulf War -- August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities as determined by the United States government.
Normally the application is submitted to program staff upon arrival at your respective Boys/Girls State program.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Scholarships for Military Children
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Selfridge Spouses Club Scholarships
Scholarships are available to all spouses, graduating high school seniors and college students under the age of 23 who are dependents of active duty, reservist, retired or deceased military members living and-or working in southeast Michigan. Applicants must have a current military ID. Scholarships will be based on merit and need. Applications will be available beginning Jan. 15 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Library or by writing to SSC Scholarship and Community Service Committee, P. O. Box 450014, Selfridge, MI 48045-0014. Postmark deadline for applicants is March 16. For more information contact Jackie Mikolaski, (810) 463-2710. Posted in Detroit Free Press, Jan. 8, 2001, p.2B.
Society of Daughters of the United States Army Scholarships
http://www.dodea.edu/students/dusa.htm
Must be a daughter of granddaughter of a career warrant officer or commissioned officer who is currently on active duty or retired from the United States Army.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Sons and Daughters in Touch
http://www.sdit.org/scholarships.html
To locate, unite and provide support to Sons, Daughters and other family members of those who died or remain missing as a result of the Vietnam War.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
http://www.specialops.org/
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) provides college scholarship grants, along with financial aid and educational counseling, to the children of Special Operations personnel who were killed in an operational mission or training accident.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
USA Cares
http://www.usacares.us/
The mission of USA Cares is to help service members and their families around the globe by helping with emergency expenses. Since its founding in 2003, the organization has assisted more than 2,010 families and resourced more than $1.2 million in grants for emergency needs like clothing, travel, food, auto repair, and other expenses. Service members and their families can make a request for funds through the organization's website. USA Cares is also a member of the Department of Defense "America Supports You" program.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
VA Mortgage Center
Military Education Scholarship
http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html
The employees of the VA Mortgage Center offer five $1,500 scholarships bi-yearly to students with personal or familial military ties.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Veterans Online Application Web Page
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/
The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a new Web site that enables veterans to file online for pension and health care benefits. Unveiled last Friday, the Veterans Online Applications site lets veterans apply for disability compensation, pension and vocational rehabilitation benefits electronically. The site is designed to cut down on the time it takes for vets to receive their compensation and pension checks.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=1589
Deadline: Dec. 31
The Veterans' Tribute Scholarship is new this year and is available to children, ages 16 to 18, of all U.S. military veterans, active duty, Reserves and National Guard. First place is $10,000; second place is $5,000 and third place receives $3,000. Awards are given to entrants based on a point system based on their personal academic achievement, family VFW involvement and their parent's military service. The VFW Veterans' Tribute Scholarship is a national program. As such, all entries must be submitted to the VFW Programs Office at VFW National Headquarters to be considered. Entrants wishing to be considered must complete the entry form and review the scoring sheet. Complete the form, attach documents verifying the facts related on the entry form and send the entire packet to:
Veterans' Tribute Scholarship,
VFW National Headquarters,
406 West 34th Street, Suite 902,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(Last checked 11/27/07)
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2005
This is a national Audio-essay scholarship competition for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Participants record their essays on an announced patriotic theme. A state winner is selected for national competition. Each state winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where he/she competes for 56 national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Contact your school principal, counselor, local VFW Post or visit our website . Entries must be submitted ONLY to your local VFW Post or your high school. Deadline: November 1st.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Databases
Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
(Last checked 02/01/07)
MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Cornell University
Graduate School Funding Database
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
(Last checked 11/27/07)
ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
(Last checked 11/27/07)
Books
The Main Library Reference Funding Center maintains a constantly expanding library of scholarship books and funding directories, most of which are unavailable elsewhere on campus. Funding seekers should remember that no single resource covers every possible funding opportunity, so explore books as well as databases and web sites, so you can discover as many funding opportunities as possible.
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a
Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents, 2004-2006. Gail Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, Calif. : Reference Service Press, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center UB403 .F47
2006-2008 on order 08/08/07
Veterans, military personnel, and their dependents make up more than one third of America's population. This reference book provides a complete listing of 1) federal and state benefits and 2) private-funded programs for veterans, military personnel, and their dependents (1100 entries in all). These funds are available to applicants at any level (from high school through postdoctorate) for a variety of purposes, including study, research, travel, career development, tax relief, and emergency situations. Also contains an annotated bibliography of general financial aid directories. Latest three editions in Funding Center; older editions may circulate.
Foundation Grants to Individuals. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center LB2336 .F6
The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholors, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs. Latest three editions available; earlier editions may circulate.
Veteran's Guide to Benefits. Ralph Roberts. New York, N.Y. : Signet Books, 1989. 418pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center UB369 .R646 1989
Covers three main areas : medical, educational, and loan benefits. It shows the veteran where and how to find
out about individual benefits, and how to take advantage of these benefits.
Your Guide to VA Loans : How To Cut Through the Red Tape and Get Your Dream Home Fast. David Reed. New York : AMACOM, c2008. 216p. Main Library Reference Funding Center HG2040.5.U5 R4328 2008
Contents : Getting started -- Credit and VA lending -- The VA loan approval process -- Finding your VA team -- Getting the best VA rate -- Closing costs and VA loans -- Refinancing, equity lending, and special VA programs -- When VA loans are not your best choice.
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Jon Harrison