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Thomson Reuters Seeks Scholarship Applicants From Europe, The Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa

Philadelphia, PA USA, May 13, 2008 — Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced that it is seeking applicants from Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa for its 2008 Roger K. Summit International Scholarship. The €5,000 award is given annually to a promising graduate student in library and information sciences.

The deadline for applicants is October 24, 2008. The winner will be announced at the 2008 Online Information Conference and Exhibition, to be held December 2-4, 2008, in London. Applications are available at gep.dialog.com/scholarship/application.

Two Roger K. Summit scholarships are awarded annually to graduate students enrolled in an accredited library or information sciences program, one in the Americas, and one in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.

“As the information industry evolves, it is increasingly important that information professionals develop a range of skills that will allow them to excel in information management for their future organizations,” said Libby Trudell, Senior Vice Presiden t, Market Development. “We are committed to supporting 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 pan el 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.

The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters provides information and knowledge to accelerate research, discovery and innovation. Our authoritative, accurate and timely information is essential for drug companies to discover new drugs and get them to market faster; researchers to find relevant papers and know what’s newly published in their subject; and businesses to optimize their intellectual property and find competitive intelligence.  We create the research platforms and services of the future that will power our customers toward business and personal success.

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