<p>No. The letter says we are given the $3000 no matter what. </p>
<p>“Congratulations! You have been chosen as a recipient of a University of Rochester Research and Innovation Grant (RIG)-a special opportunity available to a select group of incoming students.”</p>
<p>At the end it says</p>
<p>"*P.S. If you would like to compete for an enhanced grant (of up to $4,500), you may submit an application online […] A copy if the application has also been enclosed with this letter."</p>
<p>HOWEVER- the enclosed application says we are competing for $3000 not up to $4500. </p>
<p>The letter is contradictory.</p>