UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ANNOUNCES SIX FULL TUITION FIRST CHANCE™ SCHOLARSHIPS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF ADA COUNTY

During a time when family budgets are exceptionally tight, the University of Phoenix,-Idaho Campus announced it will provide six full tuition scholarships to high school seniors who are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County, any recent Boys and Girls Club Alumni, any Club member parent or Club staff member. All applicants must have been involved with the club for at least six months. Applications are due by December 31, 2008 and the scholarship recipients will be formally recognized during the Idaho Business Review’s annual event in March 2009.

The scholarships will be awarded under the umbrella of the University’s First Chance™ Scholarship program, which was established in 2006 by the University and also actor and education advocate, Tom Arnold. The program is designed to promote the life-changing benefits of education and honor individuals who have shown the desire to improve their lives, and the lives of those around them, through education.

“We have a deep appreciation for the transformational work occurring at the Boys and Girls Clubs on a daily basis,” said Dr. Bill Bach, University of Phoenix, Idaho Campus Director. “We know this scholarship will help the clubs continue to inspire many students, parents and staff, to pursue their dreams – whatever those may be.”

Applications are available now at both the Meridian and the Garden City Boys and Girls Club locations. A scholarship workshop will be held to help qualified individuals understand the requirements and to provide tips on essay writing and applying for scholarships. Workshops will be held on the following dates:

November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Meridian Boys & Girls Club
December 3rd at 6:00PM at the Meridian Boys & Girls Club

For more information about the First Chance Scholarship Program visit their website at www.firstchancescholarship.com