University of Phoenix and AMVETS, a vocal advocate for veterans’
education, are committed to helping America’s military stand out among
job seekers in today’s competitive employment landscape and pursue their
civilian career. To reinforce that commitment, the University and AMVETS
are awarding 20 full-tuition scholarships to active-duty service
members, eligible family members and veterans to pursue an undergraduate
or master’s degree from University of Phoenix. AMVETS has teamed with
University of Phoenix since 2007, offering 345 scholarships in
appreciation of the sacrifice these individuals make for the country and
to assist them in transitioning from the military to the civilian sector.
"We must do all we can to help all veterans, particularly our post-9/11
veterans, attain their educational goals as they strive to make a
successful reintegration back into the civilian world,” said AMVETS
National Commander Larry Via. “We are so very grateful for our long
standing education partnership with University of Phoenix, and extremely
proud to announce the new scholarships available. This commitment will
truly change the lives of those selected.”
“We all have a responsibility to the servicemen and women who have and
continue to protect our freedoms, including helping them prepare for
careers as they transition from military to civilian life,” said
University of Phoenix Military Relations Vice President retired Army
Col. Garland Williams. “University of Phoenix and AMVETS share a common
mission in providing America’s active-duty service members, their
families and veterans access to the education they need to enhance their
professional skills and pursue their career goals.”
Applications for the 2015 University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship are
being accepted now through Sept. 8, 2015, and scholarship recipients
will be announced on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015.
More information on the 2015 University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarships,
including eligibility requirements, terms and conditions and how to
apply can be found at www.phoenix.edu/amvetscholar.
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.
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