University of Phoenix alumni in Utah and across the country have until October 31, 2010 to nominate family members, friends, colleagues or community members for one of the University’s 30 Paying It Forward® Scholarships. This program allows University graduates to “pay forward” their success to individuals whose lives could be improved by completing a college education.
The recipients will be announced in January 2011. The entire tuition for the scholarship recipients will be covered. Each winner will select the undergraduate degree program of their choice andchoose to complete their degree online or at a local campus.
In 2006, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, University of Phoenix launched the Paying It Forward Scholarship Program and the following year, 2007, four of the 30 scholarships were earned by Utahns. A total of 120 scholarships have been awarded.
For More Information And Applications
For more information or to download a Paying It Forward application, please visit http://phoenix.edu/payingitforward. Additional questions regarding the scholarship program can be addressed to[email protected].
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix has five Utah locations: Murray, Taylorsville, North Davis, Pleasant Grove and St. George. The Universityis constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2010, 476,500 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.