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University of Phoenix Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Offer First Chance Scholarships!

May 18, 2010

University of Phoenix Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters for 4th year of First Chance Scholarships!!!


For the fourth year running, University of Phoenix has generously selected Big Brothers Big Sisters as a partner for the First Chance Scholarship. Created in 2006, the First Chance Scholarships were created to celebrate higher education and its potential to change lives, and and to honor individuals who have shown desire to improve their lives and the lives of those around them through education. Through this partnership, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has the opportunity to identify 10 individuals to receive a full-tuition college scholarship to University of Phoenix, valued at about $40,000!!!  This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals affiliated with BBBS of Central Arizona to further their education - see below for more information about how to be considered for selection! 

Download the Enrollment form HERE: 

2010 General Info:

 

  • The scholarship is for either an undergraduate or master’s degree program.  Recipients may choose a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
  • Eligible recipients:  current Bigs (who have been matched for at least one year), HS Bigs, Littles (high school graduates), Alumnus Littles, Parent/Guardians of a Little or staff member of BBBSAZ program.
  • Eligibility criteria is on the application
  • Applicants must meet the University’s enrollment policy for their perspective degree. This can be found on their website.
  • Applicants do not enroll into the university until after they are awarded the scholarship
 
Quotes from the latest recipients:
 “ Everyone is friendly online and Teachers are nicer than the ones at regular school. I am so thankful for getting this scholarship it really changed my life. Now I can go to school and get a career for FREE!! J and have some money for me to take care of my baby. Thank you very much and I appreciate your checking in to see how I am doing”.                                                                                                                         
Karla, 2009 Recipient
 
“I can’t tell you how happy I am to be back in school and working towards a masters degree. I just took my first final exam last night and I am just finishing up my first class. It has not been easy, lots of reading and paper assignments but that’s ok, I can handle it.Thank you again for this opportunity, I am very grateful to you and the staff at BBBS.                                                                                                          
Cesar, 2009 Recipient
 
“I am now in my fourth class, straight A's thus far! I am beyond appreciative for this opportunity and I am determined to receive my degree in criminal justice. I cannot thank you and the entire Big Brother organization, especially the selection committee, that blessed me with this gift”                                  
Marlene, 2009 Recipient
 
TimeLine:
·        Enrollment period May 1- June 30, 2010
·        Application will be available on the BBBSAZ website May 1- June 30
·        July – selection process of BBBS Board Members/University of Phoenix
·        August 15 – notification date
·        Recipients: must enroll in the University within 30 days of being awarded and be scheduled in their first class within 60 days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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