Dear XXX,

We are very pleased to inform you that your application for a travel
grant for Sigcomm 2002 has been accepted. We have allocated $800
(USD) to cover your expenses. This amount is to cover

- The airfare ($250). This estimate assumes a Saturday night stayover
  (please note that this is only an estimate, as airfares may change
  without notice). If you don't plan for a Saturday night stayover,
  you may be able to use Council Travel
  (http://www.counciltravel.com/) which usually offers special deals
  for students without requiring a Saturday night stay.

- The hotel ($400). This will cover the cost of three nights at the
  conference hotel. Alternatively, you can stay for an extended period
  of time provided that you will share the room with another student.

- The conference registration ($150). Please note that you have to
  register yourself, and then send the registration receipt together
  with all the other receipts for reimbursement (see below).

- For the reimbursement you have to complete the form available at
  http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~prs/TravelForm.htm, and include it with your
  receipts.

A HARD DEADLINE of July 22th, 2002 at 5:00pm US Eastern Time has been
set to notify us of your acceptance of this award. If we do not
receive your acceptance, the award will immediately go to an alternate
candidate.  We strongly encourage you to book your flight and reserve
your room immediately, to lock in a low rate.  Advance payment on the
award is possible and you will receive instructions on how to request
it. Note, however, that it takes three weeks to process.

The committee reviewed a large number of applicants and considered
several factors before reaching its final decision. These include,
but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Students with exceptional track record and strong recommendation
    from their advisers.
(b) Students who are at the middle part of their studies and exposure
    to Sigcomm would benefit them most.
(c) Students who have demonstrated financial hardship.
(d) Students who have never attended Sigcomm before.
(e) Students who have not received a Sigcomm travel grant in the past.
(f) Students who had posters accepted.

We would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to NSF and CISCO
for making these awards possible, and to you and your advisor for
participating in this venue.

Sincerely,

The Student Travel Grant committee
Ion Stoica, chair (UC Berkeley)
Sally Floyd (ICIR)
Ed Knightly (Rice)
Srinivasan Seshan (CMU)
Karen Sollins (MIT)