Three Recipients Selected for University of Phoenix
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Scholarships
Scholarship program allows enlisted National Guard personnel, employees, and their family members, the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees at University of Phoenix
PHOENIX, May, 25, 2017 – University of Phoenix and The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care for America Foundation, the charitable arm of EANGUS, have awarded three full-tuition scholarships. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to pursue either a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix.
University of Phoenix EANGUS Scholarship recipients are:
Allen Alfred, from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, will pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice. A former resident of Louisiana, Alfred witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. That experience renewed his commitment to making a difference in the community. Alfred aspires to effect change, through education, in the criminal justice system.
Chloe Gunderson is a middle-school math teacher in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves in the Air National Guard. Gunderson has received several awards for her leadership including recognition for humanitarian missions she helped to organize. She enjoys working with students and plans to pursue a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction degree.
James Howard of Cabot, Arkansas, is continuing his education to aid in the transition out of the military into the civilian workforce. The husband and father of four is a cancer survivor. He credits his journey with the disease in giving him a new dedication to his family and an appreciation of life. Howard will pursue a Master of Business Administration.
“The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States and University of Phoenix share the common values of dedication to improving our nation’s communities and providing educational resources to servicemen and women,” said EANGUS president John Harris, U.S. Air Force CMSgt. (Ret.). “Through these scholarships we are able to recognize EANGUS members and allow them to pursue their dreams of obtaining higher education. We are pleased to partner with an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our members.”
“Servicemen and women from all branches of the U.S. military are the backbone of our nation and they should be rewarded with the opportunity to further their education and enhance their careers. This is especially true with the National Guard, whose members also hold full-time civilian jobs,” said Adam Such, University of Phoenix vice president of Military and Veterans Affairs and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.). “As a University, we are pleased to partner with EANGUS to provide scholarships as a way to recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by its members every day.”