The company also said it would pay up to $75,000, plus taxes and business class airfare, to cover the costs of Ms. Huett's return to Britain, where she joined the company in 1983.
In Microsoft's case, the company covers airfare, hotels and meals for participants in its events for teachers.
Hostos raised $40,000 through donations from alumni and others to cover airfare, housing, festival fees and most meals.
It did not cover airfare to Terre Haute, Ind., however, so I couldn't attend the awards ceremony.
Scientists visiting partners at the university may stay for at least 4 weeks, and the UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research will cover airfare to Brisbane as well as visa fees.
Five teams applied and received financial support ranging from $200 to $7,000, which they used to cover airfare, housing and other associated costs.
The money was supposed to cover airfare and lodging in convents, he said, adding that more than two dozen people signed up.
Their cause even attracted the attention of the State Department and Turkish Airlines, which offered to cover their airfare.
For about 10 weeks' work, they receive $800 to $1,800 -- usually just about enough to cover their airfare.
In appreciation, we would like to cover your airfare and two nights at the resort for you".
