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We wrote a story in November of last year on a Sustainable Graduate School in San Francisco offering a "free ride" scholarship for a lucky person. Well, Presidio Graduate School , has chosen the winner - Hilary Abell . Hilary's idea is to create scalable co-op business network helping the lower income working adult.  Walt Pounds , angel investor and judge said: "Hilary's proposal was a clear winner for me.  Although I suspect cooperatives have many challenges, it appears that [Hilary's team] are experienced and committed. Well written application and justification with personal credentials included. Glad to have this one."  In our follow-up interview, listen to Hilary as she describes the idea that won her the scholarship valued at over $60,000.

Want to get an advanced degree in Sustainability? Until December 1, the Presidio Graduate School is accepting submissions to their Big Idea Prize . If you have a great idea in sustainability, the Presidio Graduate School is willing to support you by offering their educational resources at their graduate school. It is a great opportunity to get into a progressive educational program with alumni at some great places like Facebook, Salesforce.com or at cities like Austin, Texas. We talk with Ryan Cabinte , Associate Dean at Presidio Graduate School, about the contest and their program. Give the video a look on what moves the needle in the contest.

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