The DeVry Education Group Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has partnered with Carrington College to establish The Scholarship Fund of Carrington College. The merit- and need-based scholarships will help continuing students pursue their education.
The Scholarship Fund of Carrington College is now accepting applications from Carrington students who are currently enrolled in any associate degree program and are in good academic standing.
Carrington College, the starting point for health care careers, offers associate degree and certificate programs at 18 campuses located in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Health care is an industry with tremendous growth and potential, with an estimated 5 million jobs to fill by 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics1.
“Our students make big sacrifices to continue their education in order to pursue their dreams and help others,” said Jeff Akens, president of Carrington College. “The Scholarship Fund is part of our ongoing commitment to student success by providing financial support to help reduce educational expenses.”
The college will award a total of 32 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to students from various campuses. Eligible students can apply online by Feb. 15 at http://bit.ly/CarringtonCollegeScholarship. Scholarship awards, totaling $48,000 for the first year, will be announced in May.
About Carrington College
Carrington College offers a diverse range of programs that lead to a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science degree. As the starting point for health care careers, the college offers programs that prepare students for careers in the medical, dental and veterinary fields. More than 90,000 certificates and degrees have been earned by career-ready professionals at Carrington College to date. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org.
About the DeVry Education Group Scholarship Fund
The DeVry Education Group Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that strives to keep education within reach by providing financial support in the form of scholarships to current students. The Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 to provide scholarships to continuing students, especially those with the greatest need and who have established a successful academic track record. The Scholarship Fund is a not-for-profit organization that operates in concert with DeVry Education Group colleges and universities but is a separate entity. Information regarding The Scholarship Fund can be found at www.dvgscholarshipfund.org.
For more information, please visit http://carrington.edu/.
1 http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm
