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Finalist UCSC Proposals: Sponsor a Student
Posted to: UCSC's CMPS80J Technology Targeted at Social Issues by James Davis (CCAL30) (1759), Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:09:17 PDT
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Sponsor a Student
Provide a medium for students, in good standing, who attend public universities in Mexico to borrow money from people in developed countries in order to finance their education.
Proposal Description: http://www.omidyar.net/group/cmp s80j/ws/Project%3A%20Sponsor%20a %20Student/
This discussion is part of the voting process to select a winning proposal. Details here:
By Cindy Cooper (CCAL30) (150), Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:14:27 PDT
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After MX, would you expand to other countries?
Why or why not?
topBy Lenore Cowen (CCAL30) (898), Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:53:24 PDT
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I think this is a proposal that would need a lot of startup capital and expertise to get it off the ground. It doesn't seem to be an easy project to do a small grassroots launch of, without some seriously heavy-hitting partners, but GOOD FOR YOU!!! You seem to have identified a real and important need, and you have convinced me there might be a real sustainable business model there, and serving an important social need.
A great project area!! And: a very original idea. Nice job.
By Mark Grimes (4111), Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:07:36 PDT
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How much (USD) is a full credit college term in Mexico? What would a realistic loan default rate be?