More Than 80 Parents Receive Full-Tuition College Scholarships Through Second Round of eLearners.com’s Project Working Mom 2010
Final Deadline to Apply for a Project Working Mom Scholarship is September 30
Hoboken, NJ, June 30, 2010 –eLearners.com (http://www.elearners.com), a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes, today announced the eighty-five parents who will receive full-tuition scholarships as part of the second-round of Project Working Mom 2010 awards. Project Working Mom is a full-tuition scholarship program that offers parents a second chance at higher education. In total, about 100 second-round scholarships will be awarded; the remaining recipients are still being finalized. The three rounds of Project Working Mom 2010 will award more than 280 full-tuition scholarships, totaling nearly $5 million. The accredited online institutions providing the scholarships are Ashford University, Everest University Online, Virginia College, Walden University, Capella University, Saint Leo University, Allied Schools and Ashworth College.
The scholarships awarded through Project Working Mom 2010 were granted to recipients across the United States and ranged from the certificate to Ph.D. level. The recipients include:
ALABAMA
Tiffany Sanders – Birmingham, AL – Virginia College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management
ARIZONA
Lanna Greifzu, Chandler, AZ – Everest University Online, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Paralegal
Studies
Jessica Dunn, Phoenix, AZ – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Sylvia Forsgren, Safford, AZ – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Sarah Furnas, Sierra Vista, AZ – Allied Schools, Pursuing Med. Transcription Program
Jane Butler, Tucson, AZ – Walden University, Pursuing Master of Science in Education
ARKANSAS
Urenna Medlock, Sherwood, AR – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
CALIFORNIA
Bridget Mason, Compton, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Jennie Alvarez, Lodi, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Deidra McMorris, Los Angeles, CA – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Organizational
Management – Business
Luz Verduzco, Los Angeles, CA – Ashford University, Pursuing Master in Business Administration –
Human Resource Management
Traci Young Butler, Los Angeles, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Med. Billing Program
Jessica Reed, Orangevale, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Tylin Siebert, Redlands, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Andrea Chavez, Riverside, CA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Med. Transcription Program
COLORADO
Melissa Edwards, Fort Collins, CO – Capella University, Pursuing Ph.D. in K-12 Studies in Education
FLORIDA
Valerie Borin, Bonita Springs, FL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Paul Bell, Chuluota, FL – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Social Science –
Environmental Science
Brittney Gaines, Florida City, FL – Everest University Online, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in
Criminal Investigations
Yaswel Roman, Lake City, FL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Jennica Vernet, Naples, FL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Cassandra Mockler, New Port Richey, FL - Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Angela Pasko, Spring Hill, FL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Deanna Roberts, Spring Hill, FL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Jacqueline Armstrong, Venice, FL – Virginia College, Pursuing Bachelors of Science in Paralegal
Studies
Susan Martin, Wesley Chapel, FL – Saint Leo University, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts
GEORGIA
Ciara Shelnutt, Athens, GA – Ashworth College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Tinesha Cowart, Brunswick, GA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Khara Linder, Jonesboro, GA – Virginia College, Pursuing Bachelors of Science in Human Resource
Management
Tracy Dutton, Silver Creek, GA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Misty Cox, Statham, GA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
ILLINOIS
Peggy Johnson, Carpentersville, IL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Tewonna Williams, Chicago, IL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Mary Ann Kolls, Dekalb, IL – Capella University, Pursuing a Master of Science in Social and
Community Studies
Michelle Keierleber, Downers Grove, IL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Carol Johnson, Oak Lawn, IL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Med. Transcription Program
Dawn Zalud, Woodstock, IL – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
INDIANA
Brian Holtz – Bedford, IN – Capella University, Pursuing Master of Science in Training and
Performance Improvement
Lamesha Haris, Gary, IN – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Jody Cusick, Hamlet, IN – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Jessica Lytle, Lafayette, IN – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
IOWA
Jessica Kaufman, Davenport, IA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Accounting Specialist
LOUISIANA
Garrett Romagossa, Chalmette, LA – Everest University Online, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in
Homeland Security
MARYLAND
Cathi Conomon, Elkton, MD – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Kelly Robinson, District Heights, MD – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in
Organizational Management – Early Childhood Education
DeJuan Watkins, Frederick, MD – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Immaculate Busingye, Silver Spring, MD – Ashford University, Pursuing Master in Business
Administration
MASSACHUSETS
Tania Pizarro, Fall River, MA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
MICHIGAN
Kelly July, Flint, MI – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
Kristie Cross, Redford, MI – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Administrative Assistant Program
MISSOURI
Tosha Jones, Fulton, MO – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and
Emergency Management
Jackie Bottomley, Hermitage, MO – Ashworth College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Health Care
Management
MISSISSIPPI
Lisa Blauvelt, Como, MS – Walden University, Pursuing Master of Science in Education
Debora Bean, Holly Springs, MS – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Debra Smith, Jackson, MS – Walden University, Pursuing Ph.D. in Public Health
NEVADA
Vicki Welch, Henderson, NV – Walden University, Pursuing Master of Science in Nursing
NORTH CAROLINA
Darnette Porter, Charlotte, NC – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Education Administration
Connie Terry, Manson, NC – Everest University Online, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Accounting
OHIO
Jen Harvey, Athens, OH – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Jonquil Davis, Columbus, OH – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Jessica Preissler, Columbus, OH – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Administrative Assistant
Program
Kelly Sims, Dayton, OH – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Mary Hudson, Hamilton, OH – Capella University, Pursuing Master of Science in Special Education
Teaching
Dana Dunfee, Orient, OH – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Billing Program
OREGON
Kara Cooper, Grants Pass, OR – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Candy Groleau, Portland, OR – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Jennifer Grady, Vernonia, OR – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Administrative Assistant Program
PENNSYLVANIA
Christine Headley-Everhart, Camp Hill, PA – Ashworth College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in
Psychology
Bonita Mulvenna, Ephrata, PA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Lisa Cuevas, Philadelphia, PA – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Organizational
Management – English and Language Arts
Michelle Millan, Stroudsburg, PA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
TENNESSEE
Tricia Payne, Maryville, TX – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Social Science –
Human Service Administration
TEXAS
Michelle Lozano, Houston, TX – Ashford University, Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Organizational
Management – English and Language Arts
Melisa Smith, Midland, TX – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Marisa Grohman, San Antonio, TX – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
David Leist, Shiner, TX – Walden University, Pursuing a Mater of Science in Education
VIRGINIA
Carolyn Miller, Hampton, VA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Med. Transcription Program
Mona Tatum, Stafford, VA – Virginia College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in Administrative Office
Management
WASHINGTON
Lisa Blain, Bonney Lake, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Pharmacy Tech. Program
Diane Sullivan, Chehalis, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Dental Office Assist. Program
Janet Schreimer, Enumclaw, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Administrative Assistant
Program
Jan Sennert, Puyallup, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Jane Husmillo, Seattle, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Transcription Program
Michele Swanson, Vancouver, WA – Allied Schools, Pursuing Medical Coding Program
Nearly 53,000 adults, seeking financial aid to go back to school, applied in the second round for a Project Working Mom scholarship. The eight accredited online schools participating in eLearners.com’s Project Working Mom 2010 program reviewed each of the applications and selected the scholarship recipients. The applicants had to submit a short application and an essay.
“I want my two girls to be proud of me. Everything I do is for them. They look up to me and I need to set a standard with my actions,” said one of the scholarship recipients in her winning essay. “They need to know how important education is for their future, but words can only do so much. Actions speak the loudest.”
eLearners.com first launched Project Working Mom in 2008 to help adults get the education they need to improve their lives and the lives of their families. A recent report released by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce estimates that by 2018, 63 percent of all jobs will require at least some postsecondary education.
Now in its fourth cycle, Project Working Mom 2010 is particularly important given the current economic hardships many families face as a result of the recent recession.
Project Working Mom 2010 will distribute one more round of full-tuition scholarships this year. The next deadline for applications is September 30. To apply applicants must:
· Complete a short application at www.projectworkingmom.com.
· Write an essay describing their goals, instances of triumph over adversity and why online
education is an ideal match for them.
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Samantha Wagner, Mount Washington, KY – Virginia College, Pursuing Associate’s Degree in
Accounting Specialist