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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