1. Craig Marroquin by

2. About Me Graduated from Apache High School Graduated from the University of Oklahoma Texas Christian University graduate student Sooner First!!!! Horned Frog Second! Gates Millennium Scholar 2 Marroquin

3. About GMS  To reduce the financial barriers for African-American, Hispanic American, Native American/Alaskan Native and Asian & Pacific Islander American students with high academic and leadership promise who are at a significant economic disadvantage.  To increase the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of mathematics, science, engineering, education and library science, where these groups are severely underrepresented.  To develop a diversified cadre of future leaders for America by facilitating successful completion of bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.  To provide seamless support from undergraduate through doctoral programs for students entering target disciplines. 3 Marroquin

4. About GMS United Negro College Fund American Indian Graduate Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund 4 Marroquin

5. Requirements Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American.American Indian/Alaska Native Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale 5 Marroquin

6. Requirements Will be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university as a full time, degree-seeking, first year student in fall 2008. Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by the deadline. 6 Marroquin

7. Requirements Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria 7 Marroquin

8. Process Nominee Nominator Recommender 8 Marroquin NomineeNominatorRecommender SelfTeacherSupervisor PrincipalCommunity Leader CoachPastor Professional Educator

9. GMS in action 9 Marroquin

10. Credits www.aigc.org www.gmsp.org www.ou.edu www.tcu.edu 10 Marroquin