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First published in 1946 , this autobiography of the well-known Filipino poet describes his boyhood in the Philippines , his voyage to America , and his years of hardship and despair as an itinerant laborer following the harvest trail in the rural West . Nominees include any career federal employee with no more than fifteen years of government service . 50 % is guaranteed in November of the year of entry , after which payments will be made in February ( following a January Exam Board Meeting ) and September ( following a June Exam Board Meeting ) , subject to the required performance being achieved in appropriate assessments ( see below ) . " The opera , set in 1880 , tells the story of Horace Tabor , the Silver King of Colorado , and his wife , Augusta , who have achieved wealth and power after years of hardship and sacrifice . Prospective students should be at least 18 years of age on 31 August in the year of entry . Any previous certification for all degree programs is valid only if it has been awarded within seven years of matriculation at Cal Poly .