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Contributed by: Jeanine Spellman on 7/21/2008

The Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society recently awarded $11,000 in 2008 student scholarships to 11 Colorado high school students. The National MS Society initiated the scholarship program in 2003 to assist students who are living with MS, or who have a parent living with MS, with their college education.

Recipients of Colorado Chapter's 2008 - 2009 scholarships are Rebecca Barach, George Washington High School; Lynnikka Draper, East High School; JonathanFerrera, Holy Family High School; Caitlin Reiser, Fruita Monument High School; Corey Reiter, Grand View High School; Matthew Storey, Colorado's Finest Alternative High School; Rianna Thomas, Wheat Ridge Senior High School; OliverTromp, Loveland High School; Hayley Walters, Rangeview Senior High School; Brittni West, Delta High School; and Caleb Ziegler, East High School. Each student received a $1,000 award. The students will be attending colleges and universities located throughout the country.

"This is a wonderful and meaningful way that the Chapter is able to help families affected by MS," said Carrie Nolan, president of the Colorado Chapter of the National MS Society. "We are pleased to be able to assist students with their education as they will be tomorrow's leaders," she added.

Nationally, a total of 518 scholarships totaling $1.14 million were awarded this year. Applications for 2009 scholarships will available October 1, 2008 and may be submitted from October 15, 2008 to January 15, 2009. For detailed guidelines and application information, visit www.nationalmssociety.org.

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