This year, $520,000 in scholarship funding will be made available to college-bound students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. Mercedes-Benz USA and our dealers nationwide are proud to offer scholarships to students across the country who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, community service and school activities. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10th!

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Dear Friends- On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, I am pleased to invite you to apply for a 2007 DRIVE YOUR FUTURE scholarship. This year, $520,000 in scholarship funding will be made available to college-bound students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. Mercedes-Benz USA and our dealers nationwide are proud to offer scholarships to students across the country who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, community service and school activities. If you are a graduating senior currently attending high school in the United States or Puerto Rico and will be in the first generation of your family to go to college, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. Scholarship awards in the amount of $10,000 ($2,500/year over 4 years) will be granted to students nationwide. Mercedes-Benz is a brand built on aspiration and excellence. It is our desire to match our resources with your potential, and, in the process,lay the groundwork for strong, dynamic and thoughtful leadership in the next generation. Please take a moment to review the e-application materials and apply on-line after December 22, 2006 by visiting: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/drivefuture. The application submission deadline is Feb. 10, 2007. On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, I am pleased to extend this opportunity to you and wish you the best of luck! Warm regards, Ernst Lieb President & CEO Mercedes-Benz USA

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