{"id":5784,"date":"2021-02-16T09:32:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T15:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2021-02-16T09:32:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T15:32:25","slug":"new-scholarship-will-help-students-pursue-a-technical-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2021\/new-scholarship-will-help-students-pursue-a-technical-education\/","title":{"rendered":"New scholarship will help students pursue a technical education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dunwoody and Wallin Education Partners announce new Aspire Scholarship that will provide up to $8,000 over two years towards an Associate\u2019s Degree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new scholarship is paving the way for more college-ready students\nwith financial need to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallin Education Partners<\/a> is proud to announce a new partnership that will open doors to a Dunwoody education and the great careers it provides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dunwoody and Wallin Education Partners have created the Aspire Scholarship<\/a>, which includes financial support, on-going mentorship, and college-to-career guidance for students interested in pursuing a two-year technical degree at Dunwoody.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCollaboration is the most effective way to help lower-income,\ncollege-ready students earn a college degree and begin fulfilling careers,\u201d\nsaid Susan Basil King, President and CEO of Wallin Education Partners. \u201cDunwoody\nis unique in its curriculum, internship program, and college-to-career support.\nWallin is thrilled to be collaborating with Dunwoody to make a college degree\npossible for more students in our community.\u201c <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for the scholarship will open on March 1 and\ncan be accessed through the Wallin EP website<\/a>. Students accepted\ninto the scholarship program will receive up to $4,000 a year and will need to\ncomplete the application and acceptance process through the College. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During their time at Dunwoody, students will receive\non-going support and mentorship as they navigate their college experience, as\nwell as career placement support after they graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom construction to manufacturing, a Dunwoody degree opens\nthe doors to great in-demand careers in high-paying fields,\u201d said Dunwoody\nPresident Rich Wagner. \u201cBut for many students, a college education can be out\nof reach without additional scholarship support. We are grateful and excited\nfor this new opportunity with Wallin Education Partners, who share our\ncommitment to making college possible, and attainable.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Dunwoody College and the Aspire\nScholarship, visit wallinpartners.org\/aspire<\/a>\nor contact: <\/p>\n\n\n\n