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Thomson Scientific Invites Future Information Professionals to Apply for Annual Scholarship

Philadelphia, PA USA-London UK, February 13, 2008 — Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, today announced that it is seeking applicants from North America for its 2008 Roger K. Summit Scholarship. The US$5,000 award is given annually to a promising graduate student in library and information sciences.

The deadline for the 2008 North American scholarship award is April 30, 2008. The winner will be announced at the Special Libraries Association annual conference, to be held June 2008, in Seattle, WA.

Applications are available at gep.dialog.com/scholarship/application.

The Roger K. Summit Scholarship is awarded twice annually, one each to a graduate student enrolled in an accredited library or information sciences program in the Americas and one in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.

“The information industry is quickly evolving with the advent of new technologies, making it essential for information professionals to be adaptable and strategic. Their future success depends on their ability to implement tools and applications that make information more valuable, relevant and accessible,” said Libby Trudell, Senior Vice President, Market Development. “We are proud to support the next generation of information professionals with the Roger K. Summit scholarship.”

The Scholarship is named in honor of Dialog founder and Chairman Emeritus Roger K. Summit, a pioneer in developing the technology behind online information retrieval. It is awarded to graduate students enrolled in library or information science programs.

A panel of local information professionals selects the regional winner after reviewing academic achievement, faculty recommendations, interest in electronic information services and proficiency using Dialog® online services.

About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers.  With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.  The Corporation’s common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development—from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson Scientific information solutions can be found at scientific.thomson.com.

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