KINGSTON, R.I.-April 5, 1999 — The University of Rhode Island Alumni Association is now accepting applications for the Alumni Children Excellence Scholarship. Any son or daughter of a URI alum is eligible, if currently enrolled at the University. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement for the previous year. All credits and grades must be earned at URI. Six $500 scholarships will be awarded this summer to two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors with the highest grade-point-averages among the applicants in each category. Application deadline is June 15th. Applications are available at the URI Alumni office, 12 Davis Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881. For more information call: 401-874-2242. For More Information: Susan Francis, 401-874-4604; Jhodi Redlich, 401-874-2116