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ESA Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program
The Entertainment Software Association announced a new scholarship program to help future game developers with their education and training. The new program will provide $45,000 available for scholarships to women and minority applicants pursuing a career in video game development. The application deadline for a $3,000 scholarship is May 15, 2008. — Ars Technica

The Global Learning Foundation Secures Funding from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation
The Global Learning Foundation in Los Altos, California received a grant of $5000 from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation, in Sunnyvale, California. The funds will support the Global Learning Foundation programs, providing funds for Internet access and English-language and special skills teachers to children in orphanages in developing countries. — PR-inside

Universal Broadband Grants for New York Announced
New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nine public/private sector partnerships will receive funds totaling more than $15 million to help promote the research, design and implementation of innovative solutions to create affordable broadband Internet access for underserved urban and rural communities throughout the state. The New York State Council for Universal Broadband was formed in December 2007 and charged with developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service. It is comprised of 28 members representing state and local government, libraries, municipal associations, economic development, as well as secondary and higher education. — Government Technology

Grants Eyed to Bring Technology into Classroom
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is making $20 million available to school districts to pay for technology, equipment and teacher development. The Classrooms For the Future Grant offers school districts the opportunity to transform high school education by providing student and instructor laptops, imaging software, Web cameras, interactive whiteboards, and projectors. — The Meaville Tribune