University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship Recipients Announced
February 02 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Scholarship program provides 20
full-tuition scholarships to active-duty service members, eligible
family members and veterans
University of Phoenix and AMVETS, a strong advocate for
veterans’ education, awarded 20 full-tuition scholarships to
active-duty service members, eligible family members and veterans
to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree from University of
Phoenix. AMVETS has teamed up with University of Phoenix since
2007, offering more than 350 scholarships to demonstrate the
appreciation of the sacrifice active-duty service members, veterans
and their families make for the country, and to help them
transition from the military to the civilian sector.
University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship recipients are:
- Ronald Bolton of Yokosuka, Japan
- Brandy Brown of Glen Burnie, Md.
- James Orsine of Silver Lake, Ohio
- Rikki Klassy of Bourbonnais, Ill.
- Dexter Peggins of Martinez, Ga.
- John Truppa of Berkeley Heights,
N.J.
- Sara McGinnis of New Orleans, La.
- David Bukovich of Stafford, Va.
- Dawn Muraca of Spring Valley,
Calif.
- Anne Merry of Midlothian, Va.
- Shalanieca Bulluck of Goose Creek,
S.C.
- Douglas Hendrix of Atoka, Tenn.
- Evelyn Adams of Waldorf, Md.
- Clarke Paris of Henderson, Nev.
- Derek Martinez of Norfolk, Va.
- Elizabeth Laird of Temecula,
Calif.
- Lacey Bretado of Lake Havasu City,
Ariz.
- Anthony Leonard of Joint Base
Lewis-McChord, Wash.
- Tony Jones of Yeagertown, Pa.
- Josie Akins of Livonia, Mich.
“Our long standing education partnership with University of
Phoenix is changing the lives of the recipients,” said AMVETS
National Commander Jim Pidgeon. “These scholarships are an
important part of our mission to help all veterans by providing the
support, the means, and the opportunities that enable our Service
members to pursue and accomplish their education goals and
transition into the civilian workforce. That’s powerful, and one of
the most impactful ways to show gratitude to our military
community.”
“As an ongoing effort to support our military service members,
veterans and their families, the partnership with AMVETS and
University of Phoenix serves to help them meet their educational,
professional and personal goals,” said University of Phoenix
Military Relations Vice President and Retired Lieutenant Colonel
Adam Such. “The 2015 University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarships
provides the 20 recipients access to education opportunities to
help increase their professional skill sets and change the lives of
their families and future generations.”
The U.S. Army alone will see a drawdown of an additional 40,000
service members over the next two years1, adding to the regular
transition of 240,000 service members annually. Because of this,
there is an urgent need to provide education and career services
for transitioning active-duty service members and veterans.
University of Phoenix and AMVETS understand the critical need for
America’s military to educationally distinguish themselves among
job seekers in today’s competitive employment landscape.
For more information about University of Phoenix, please visit
www.phoenix.edu.
About AMVETS
A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by
America’s armed forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and
the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well
as community service and legislative reform that enhances the
quality of life for this nation’s citizens and veterans alike.
AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally chartered veterans’
service organizations in the United States, and includes members
from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and
Reserve. To learn more, visit www.amvets.org.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating
to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers
in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and
engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more
effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing
their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.,
as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1http://www.army.mil/article/151992/Army_to_realign_brigades__cut_40_000_Soldiers__17_000_civilians/
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