The Great Lakes Commission is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for students with an interest in electronic communications technology and its applications in the Great Lakes region. The scholarship is in memory of Carol A. Ratza , a veteran employee of the Great Lakes Commission and a dedicated advocate for the protection of the Great Lakes. These groundbreaking initiatives applied the latest information technology to Commission priorities, changing forever the way our region communicates and does business. Although Carol's career was cut short by her death in 1997, the Great Lakes Commission, and the region as a whole, continues to benefit from her creative thinking, high standards and human grace. The eligible student must have a demonstrated interest in the environmental or economic applications of electronic communications technology, exhibit academic excellence and have a sincere appreciation for the Great Lakes and their protection.
Electronic submissions are welcome and encouraged.
Selection Criteria An award committee, comprised of Carol's family and colleagues, will announce the scholarship recipient by May 1, 1999. The scholarship will be awarded in a single payment at that time. The Carol A. Ratza Memorial Scholarship is supported by donations and an annual appropriation of the Great Lakes Commission. The Commission consists of state legislators, agency officials and governors appointees from its member states, and also maintains a formal Observer program involving U.S. and Canadian federal and provincial agencies, tribal authorities, binational agencies and other regional interests. The Commission offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.