The Astrient Foundation, Inc. ("Astrient Foundation") works to ameliorate economic inequality in economically disadvantaged communities by disseminating technical knowledge and expertise, producing software applications that address concrete issues facing those communities, nurturing students who demonstrate acumen or potential in areas of social responsibility and entrepreneurship, and by direct support of organizations involved in causes consanguineous to the Foundation’s mission. In accordance with its mission, the Astrient Foundation has a fellowship program and a scholarship award, a website that encourages networking among students and its community of experts, and it participates in educational outreach programs, which promote social responsibility and entrepreneurship.

The deadline to submit applications for the 2008-2009 Astrient Foundation Scholar Award and the Astrient Foundation Fellowship has been extended 3 days to Friday, Occtober 3, 2008 at 11:59 EST.

This extension has been granted to take into consideration holidays in both the US (September 1 and today's religious holiday) and Ghana (today), and the fact that the application process opened prior to the school start date for many students.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at info@astrientfoundation.org .