Marriott International Partners With Four Native American Tribes to Launch Unprecedented Economic Partnership

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The Accenture scholarships include three categories:

-- Accenture Scholars

Three (3) undergraduate scholarships of $20,000 each for students
pursuing four-year degrees.

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franchisee/owner, employee and supplier diversity.
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The 13-story, 233-suite hotel is the first of several such joint ventures. Marriott.
The Accenture scholarship fund supports Native American students
with financial need entering fields of study related to high
technology and business.

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"We are truly delighted that Marriott is part of this extraordinary
project and partnership," said Mr.
Accenture selected the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) to
administer the scholarship fund.3 GPA

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In addition to the scholarship funds, scholarship recipients at
the first year graduate level or junior year undergraduate level may
be eligible for summer internships with Accenture.

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The project was conceived and developed by The Donohoe Companies, a 120-year-
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, full-service real estate company.
"The timing could not be better for our opening," said Michael Dickens,
president and CEO of Hospitality Partners. It is ranked as the lodging
industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by
Fortune(R) magazine.com.

These scholarships are part of the company's
commitment to the American Indian community; in September, Accenture
became the management consulting and information technology services
advisor to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in
Washington, D.

Deadline for applications is April 30, 2005

-- Accenture Fellows

Two (2) graduate scholarships of $15,000 each for students
pursuing advanced degrees in business or professional degrees.

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Marriott.
Marriott recently announced a $1 billion diversity outreach initiative,
which includes the commitment to double the number of minority-owned Marriott
properties over the next five years.
"Combining financial interests and expertise with those of other tribes is
key to ensuring the financial stability and security of future generations of
our tribal communities," said Anthony Pico, chairman of the Viejas Band of
Kumeyaay Indians.

Deadline for applications for the graduate finalist scholarship is
June 1, 2005.

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By combining
resources, the tribes hope to minimize risk and build upon one another's
diverse business experiences.
For more information on how to apply for these Accenture-sponsored
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scale at the end of the seventh semester of secondary school . Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture
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Graduate/Professional: Have maintained a 3. With deep industry and business process
expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture
can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients
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Accenture Opens Application Process for Scholarship Fund for American Indian Students

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The building's architecture, designed by BBGM - Architects + Interiors, has
elements that are evocative of the design of the nearby National Museum of the
American Indian. In fiscal year 2004, Marriott International reported
sales from continuing operations of $10 billion.accenture.

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Specific eligibility criteria are that a successful
candidate:

Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American
Indian/Alaska Native Tribe and be able to demonstrate
involvement with or measurable interests in Native American
activities or affairs.

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W. J. property, which will
feature traditional Residence Inn amenities, including 2,400 square feet of
meeting space, underground parking with 100 spaces , a business center,
breakfast/evening reception area, fitness center, indoor pool and gift shop.

(NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with
more than 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 65 other countries
and territories.

Deadline for applications for the undergraduate finalist
scholarships is April 30, 2005.accenture.

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In 2005, the Accenture scholarship fund will award eight
scholarships.S. accredited college or university as
full-time, degree-seeking freshmen or as a first-year graduate
or professional student.

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, chairman and CEO of Marriott International , and
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Have demonstrated character, personal merit and commitment.

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2005

-- Accenture Finalist Scholarships

Two (2) undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 per year for four
years and one graduate scholarship of $2,500 per year for two
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About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services
and outsourcing company.

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Native American organizations' web sites

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The tribal
partnership is the first of its kind to jointly invest in a non-gaming hotel
property. "This development is important
from a cultural and economic perspective, particularly because the four tribes
have combined their resources to create a dynamic business venture. We are proud to be a part of this exciting venture ."

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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m. Donohoe III, president and CEO of The Donohoe Companies , joined the
Four Fires tribal chairs for the opening.

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(NYSE: MAR), Four Fires LLC, a unique financial partnership of Native American
tribes, and The Donohoe Companies, celebrated the grand opening of the $43
million Residence Inn by Marriott Capitol, at 333 E Street, S."
"The Four Fires partnership is an example of how we are building on our
success to attract top-tier owners and franchisees who represent the diversity
of our guests and the communities where we do business," added Norman K.

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"It comes just months after the
opening of the new National Museum of the American Indian and Washington's new
convention center. The company is headquartered in Washington,
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Demonstrated financial need using federal guidelines and or
merit. With more than 100,000 people in 48
countries, the company generated net revenues of US$13.

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New $43 Million Residence Inn by Marriott Capitol is Near the
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)

WASHINGTON, Marriott International , Inc.newscom. AIGC is a charitable organization
founded in 1969 with a mission to help Native American and Alaskan
Native students make the critical connections with Indian communities,
tribal leaders , and Indian organizations to ensure their greater
involvement to help rebuild strong, healthy, self -reliant American
Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Successful candidates will have excelled academically
and demonstrated leadership ability, as well as commitment to
community.

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Hospitality Partners of Bethesda will manage the D. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under
the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn,
Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Bulgari
brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the
Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and
Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments;
provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division;
and operates conference centers.

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NEW YORK----Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is
now accepting applications for its new scholarship fund program for
American Indian students.
Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and
extracurricular activities, academic achievement , and
motivation to serve and succeed.

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celebration, which included a Native American blessing and flag ceremony, was
held at the hotel at 11 a.0 on a 4.