Abitibi-Consolidated Congressional Scholar Named for Fall Semester 2006

Washington, D.C.– The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, in partnership with Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc., announced Garry Ivey as the Fall 2006 recipient of the Abitibi-Consolidated Congressional Scholarship.

Ivey, a political science major at Texas Christian University, is part of the Congressional Leadership Program. Ivey earned an internship in the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX).

On his hopes for his experience in Washington over the course of the semester, Ivey writes: “While in Washington D.C., I aspire to obtain practical experience and an understanding of the role that attorneys play in national security policy and legislation. We live in uncertain times and deal with security challenges that require thoughtful strategies that not only enhance our security, but also maintain our individual freedoms.

“I am delighted that Garry is so excited about his Washington internship and, on behalf of Abitibi- Consolidated, wish him well as he embarks on this challenging educational experience,” said Seth Kursman, Vice President, Communications and Government Affairs.

Abitibi-Consolidated is a global leader in newsprint and commercial printing papers as well as a major producer of wood products, serving clients in some 70 countries from its 45 operating facilities. Abitibi-Consolidated is among the largest recyclers of newspapers and magazines in North America, diverting annually approximately 1.9 million tons of waste paper from landfills.  It also ranks first in Canada in terms of total certified woodlands.  Abitibi-Consolidated shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: A) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ABY).

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, educational nonprofit founded in 1975. The Washington Center serves hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills, and civic awareness, in Washington, D.C., for academic credit.  The largest program of it kind with more than 60 full-time staff, The Washington Center has more than 35,000 alumni, who themselves have become leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.

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Dates & Deadlines

Deadline for Fall 2008 Washington, D.C.-London Internship Program is extended to May 30, 2008

Regular deadline for Fall Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate 2008 is June 13, 2008.

Competitive deadline for Spring 2008 Semester, Winter and Spring Quarters and Postgraduate is September 29, 2008.

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