On 07/06/2008, Cary Bass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hi all, > > This is a very difficult note to write, but I believe it's easiest to > just write it and be done with it, rather than leaving people in suspense. > > If you haven't received a scholarship letter by now, chances > are very good that you will not receive one. There may be some > cancellations as current recipients determine their ability to fulfill > the requirements, thus allowing us to provide for additional funding, > but otherwise, we have so far had a very limited amount of money > earmarked for scholarships and so many people wanting to come to > wikimania. > > Note: there is a specific contribution targeted for individuals in the > Arabic world (Generally speaking, primary Arabic speakers with > nationalities from countries with largely Arabic speakers or this list: > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_world#States_.26_Territories>). > We're still working on that list of names, so you may very well still > have a letter coming if you're from any of these countries. > > For the rest of you, I do hope things open up and we're able to get more > of you to Alexandria. > > - -- > Cary Bass > Volunteer Coordinator >
Well, I can't go. I hope everyone has fun. If you need an extra hand to help with the scholarships process next year, to speed up the process, I'll be happy to volunteer. Thanks. -- Al Tally (User:Majorly)
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