Question about this letter!~

[nicole0826]

Since the last time I got so confused by the "Advertisement" email of UCI about a large amount of fellowship, I am so suspicious of this letter which was put inside my admission package:

Due to your outstanding professional achievements, academic performance and personal attributes, the school would like to offer you a half-tuition fellowship.

In order to confirm your fellowship, you must submit this signed contract along with your Certificate of Intention to Register and a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1500 on or before April 1st. Fellowship deadlines will not be extended.

Your signature below acknowledges acceptance of the following fellowship offer:

• The fellowship will cover half tuition remission.
• This award is contingent upon your enrollment at the school for the 2006-2007 academic year. The award can’t be deferred.
• Renewal of your fellowship for the 2007-208 academic year is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing throughout your first year as defined by school guidelines.
• If your fellowship is attached to a particular donor you may be asked to attend a luncheon honoring this donor. You should be prepared to write a thank-you letter and to present your resume. You will be notified of your donor at the beginning of the academic year.
• Other forms of financial aid, including Federal Stafford loans and private supplemental loans, may be adjusted upon acceptance of this fellowship.


I accept the half tuition fellowship and conditions (subject to change):

Name: Nicole

Signature: ___________________ Date: ____________

Actually I already sent an email to Marshall but no one has answered me yet. I can't wait until then so I am asking this question here.

And I also got another form saying that they need my information for them to find a matching donor. So, does that mean I could get fellowship only if there is a matching donor or I can have fellowship anyway? I hope this letter means that I “already” have the fellowship not just have the “opportunity”. I don’t want to feel too happy until I am pretty sure. >_<

Thank you for your help
and sorry I can't type chinese in my office

[evelynfantast]

好像是第四點怪怪的
我覺得應該是你已經有獎學金了
剛剛上US News看了一下學費
Marshall的tuition計算方式居然是用每個credit來算的,這到底會是怎樣的一個數字啊.....
anyways,要不試試打去問呢?

[gmatdone]

I believe that you got the scholarship already but you need to sign back and confirm your future register and turn in money first. In the beginning of the semester, the school will inform you that who is your donor and you may be asked for lunch and turn in your resume and thank-you note to your donor.

I suggest you that if you have any question in the future and you do not get feedback by email, you should just call the school and get a answer immediately.