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distance students receive first of a kind
scholarship grants
information$ 30,000 education grants from
Chela
Recognizing the growing
popularity of distance education programs and the needs of distance learning
students, Chela Education Financing has created the first merit-based
scholarship program exclusively for distance students enrolled in accredited
degree programs.
"We are very excited to be the
leader in scholarship grants for distance learners," says Doug Dolton,
President and CEO, Chela Education Financing. "We recognize that distance
education is one of the most powerful solutions in the education field
today, and we are pleased to include this scholarship in Chela's extensive
list of financial aid solutions."
Chela estimates that in
2004, close to one million students will have enrolled in university distance degree
programs. Categories of distance students include
single parents,
working adults, military personnel and the physically challenged.
The $30,000 "Go The
Distance" Scholarship Program will bring higher education that much closer
for 30 distance students, each of whom will be awarded $1,000 to apply
towards their education costs. Scholarship applications will be accepted
from April 20, 2004 until July 5, 2004.
Chela's fundamental philosophy
"We're in it for the students" means fulfilling an obligation to all
students, including nontraditional students such as distance learners. Chela
recognizes these students face particular challenges balancing job, family
and school responsibilities.
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