Recipients Receive Scholarships for Associate, Bachelor's and Master's DegreesCHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American
Public University (APU) has awarded 14 full academic scholarships to
deserving winners from around the country as part of APU's commitment to
the Private Sector Career Stimulus Package initiative. APU participated
in the Career Stimulus Package to help educate, empower and employ adult
learners and enable recipients to develop their careers or find
meaningful employment. APU is a member institution of American
Public University System (APUS), an accredited, affordable, online
university system that educates more than 50,000 adult learners
worldwide.
"Our programs are structured with the working adult in mind," said
Wallace E. Boston, Jr., President of American Public University. "APU is
among the most affordable online universities and we seek to expand
access to higher education nationwide."
David Thatcher, an early scholarship recipient from Le Mesa, Calif., is
looking to advance his career in Information Technology by obtaining a
four-year degree. "I'm very excited," said Thatcher upon receiving his
scholarship award. "This is going to be great for me and my family."
The comprehensive Career Stimulus Package offered adults access to
online education programs, including up to $4 million in full-tuition
scholarships from partnering institutions, including APU, and job
shadowing programs at participating U.S. companies. A 40-city RV tour
ended in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009 and offered free career
coaching sessions and Education Stations where prospective students
applied for scholarships online, on the spot.
APU has awarded a total of 14 academic scholarships for new, first-time
APU students to be applied in one of 76 Associate, Bachelor's and
Master's degree programs. Nearly all costs are covered. Associate and
Bachelor's degree scholarships will cover tuition with a university book
grant providing course reading materials at no cost to eligible
undergraduate students. Master's degree scholarships will cover tuition
only. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in an
internship program provided by one of the Career Stimulus Package
participating companies.
A complete list of APU scholarship winners is online at www.studyatapu.com/empower.
About American Public University
American Public University is a member institution of American Public
University System, which includes American Military University, and
educates more than 50,000 adult learners worldwide. APU's relevant
curriculum, affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue
degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security to management and
liberal arts. A university book grant provides course reading materials
no cost to eligible undergraduate students. For more information, visit www.studyatapu.com.
SOURCE: American Public University (APU)
American Public University System
Renée Williams Hockaday, 703-334-3868
rhockaday@apus.edu