DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faced with the difficult task of paying for their education, many college students are using a combination of grants, savings and student loans. But some of the most effective vehicles for lowering education costs – scholarships – are often overlooked.
With this in mind, Westwood College has established 11 institutional scholarships, ensuring that 100 percent of its students are eligible for at least one scholarship or reward. The expanded scholarship programs increase the availability of financial rewards to help students lower their overall education costs.
“Our students are committed to bettering their futures through education, and they work hard every day in pursuit of their passion,” said Rick Yaconis, president of Westwood College. “Westwood College has a range of scholarships and rewards to support students who are ready to dedicate the time and hard work needed to earn a college degree and prepare themselves for meaningful employment, and we do all we can to make sure they can access these opportunities.”
Westwood College’s 11 scholarships and rewards range from the First Step scholarship that helps new students get started with their degree, to the PATH Scholarship, which awards up to $10,000 to current students who demonstrate dedicated career planning and action. In addition, the President’s Scholarship provides free tuition for Westwood College and is awarded to 28 graduates of participating high schools in the neighborhoods surrounding each of the college’s 14 campuses.
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful work in the areas of technology, healthcare, business, justice and design. For more information on the new Westwood College Scholarships and Rewards program, visit: westwood.edu/scholarships.
About Westwood College
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning with 14 campuses located in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia. Westwood offers a hands-on, career-focused curriculum in fields such as healthcare, technology and business. Westwood is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). A 2012 survey conducted by Noel-Levitz showed Westwood students are significantly more satisfied than the comparison group of approximately 125 public and private colleges, particularly in the areas of course content, quality of instruction and the school meeting their career goals. For more information, visit westwood.edu.
