Thursday, June 19, 2014

Kim McNally Awarded Full-tuition Scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and University of Phoenix

Milford resident granted scholarship to pursue master’s program

Milford, NH, June 19, 2014 – Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in collaboration with partners like University of Phoenix, continues its dedication to academic success and providing college readiness programs for America’s youth that will prepare them for great futures. Many adults still require additional education opportunities to pursue their career goals, and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, parents and staff like Kim McNally are getting that chance.

McNally is one of 30 recipients nationwide to receive a full-tuition scholarship from BGCA and University of Phoenix to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree. Selected from more than 160 Boys & Girls Clubs staff, parents and alumni applicants, McNally is now one of the 80 BGCA-affiliated recipients who have received scholarships to University of Phoenix over the past two years. She joins the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley’s Executive Director, Susan Taylor, who received a scholarship last year and is currently pursuing her MBA with the University of Phoenix.

“We are pleased to once again have this wonderful opportunity for the alumni, parents and staff who remain dedicated to helping our young people achieve their educational goals,” said Susan Taylor, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. “Through our relationship with University of Phoenix, Kim will now have the chance to pursue her career goal of a Masters in Education and continue to be a strong role model for our youth.”

To celebrate McNally’s scholarship and the academic achievements of all its members, the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley hosted an end of the school year celebration on June 19th complete with bouncy houses and carnival games. In addition, Club alumni were welcomed back with a BBQ hosted by the Boys & Girls Club’s board members.

For more information about University of Phoenix scholarship opportunities, visit www.phoenix.edu/scholarships. For more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of America and their programs and impact on young lives across the country, visit GreatFutures.org.

Apollo Education Group, parent company of University of Phoenix, is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen by serving communities and individuals across the country. Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Apollo Education Group focuses on giving in the areas of education, workforce readiness and sustainability. To learn more about the impact of these efforts, please visit http://csrreport.s.apollo.edu/.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley
A nonprofit organization located in Milford, NH, the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley strives to help all young people develop into productive caring, responsible, citizens. To support its mission, the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley offers daily access to a broad range of programs designed to help kids succeed academically, be engaged citizens, and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.svbgc.org for more information.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,000 Clubs serve nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native American lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.bgca.org/facebook and http://bgca.org/twitter.

About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc., University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.