More than $65,000 awarded in scholarships

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 20, 2013) – Nearly 60 adult learners were recognized at the 2nd annual scholarship reception for the College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University. The ceremony was Sept. 12 at KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive.

The College of Continuing and Professional Education offers nearly 50 professional certificate programs in areas such as Culinary Arts, Medical Assisting, Web Design, Human Resources and Paralegal. These scholarships remove financial burdens and put individuals on the fast track to careers in high demand.

More than $65,000 was awarded to students for professional certificate programs and undergraduate degree programs:

• Paralegal Annual Scholarship (Paralegal Professional Certificate)
• Leslie-Clark Malzhan Memorial Scholarship (Meeting & Event Management Professional Certificate)
• CAREing Scholarship (Professional Development in Gerontology Certificate)
• Jeanne A. Cook Memorial Scholarship (Professional Development in Gerontology Certificate)
• Rosalie Andrews Memorial Scholarship (Professional Development in Gerontology Certificate)
• Osher Lifelong Learning Re-entry Scholarship (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
• Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County (Professional Development in Gerontology Certificate)
• Presbyterian Village (Professional Development in Gerontology Certificate)
• Larry Lowenstein Scholarship (Meeting & Event Management Professional Certificate)
• Al & Chet Scholarship (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)

The largest group of recipients was awarded the Osher Adult Re-entry Scholarship. This group of 25 people received a scholarship which provides support to students ages 25-50 who are returning to college to complete their bachelor’s degree program.

Barbara Calhoun, dean of the College, said, “Lifelong learning is our goal and mission. We are proud to provide these well-deserved scholarships to these outstanding students.”

For more information, visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu or call 770-423-6765.