subpart 1—program for middle and secondary school students
Subpart Referred to in Other Sections
This subpart is referred to in
§8171. Establishment
(a) General authority
The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of increasing understanding of the Federal Government among middle and secondary school students.
(b) Use of funds
Grants under this subpart shall be used only to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students who participate in the program described in subsection (a) of this section. Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such students shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.
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Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in
§8172. Applications
(a) Application required
No grant under this subpart may be made except upon an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b) Contents of application
Each such application shall contain provisions to assure—
(1) that fellowship grants are made to economically disadvantaged middle and secondary school students;
(2) that every effort will be made to ensure the participation of students from rural and small town areas, as well as from urban areas, and that in awarding fellowships to economically disadvantaged students, special consideration will be given to the participation of students with special educational needs, including student 1 with disabilities, ethnic minority students, and gifted and talented students; and
(3) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.
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