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.
