The Gori Regional Education Fund: Scholarships for those effected by conflict

Mission: To support families in the Republic of Georgia affected by the August2008 South Ossetia conflict by providing scholarships to students inthe Gori Region

About GREF:The Gori Regional Education Fund (GREF) is a registered NGO in theRepublic of Georgia and a partnership between the University ofGeorgia, Gori University, and former Peace Corps Volunteers. The Fundwas established in August 2008 as a result of Russian military actionin Gori and its surrounding villages.

GREF raises money to providescholarships for students from Gori University, recruits and selectsparticipating beneficiary students, and manages the transfer of funds from GREF to Gori University. The Fund collaborates heavily with student volunteers from the University of Georgia, who contribute their time and energy to help those affected by this crisis.

GREF Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded to students of Gori University unable to paytuition due to the effects of recent Russian military action in the Gori region. Participating students must complete an application andare selected by GREF based on academic performance and need.

Scholarships are awarded each semester and cover the cost of tuition(the cost for one student, each semester, is 750 Georgian Lari orapproximately $535). Tuition funds are transferred directly to the University from the Fund on behalf of each participating student.