Students Receive $75,000 in Scholarships from KSU

Staff Report

The Kennesaw State University College of Continuing and Professional Education awarded more than $75,000 at the 3rd annual CCPE Scholarship Night celebration on Sept. 11. Nearly 80 attendees saw dozens of students receive scholarships for programs of such as Gerontology, Meeting & Event Management, and Paralegal. More than 50 individuals applied for scholarships – the most in the history of the college.

“Our purpose is to help those to achieve their goals,” said Barbara Calhoun, dean of the college. “The greatest gift anyone can ever give is the gift of education. It opens the doors to opportunity which paves the way to more opportunities.”

A substantial portion of the funding distributed was a direct result of the 2013 award-winning Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser. The event raised nearly $30,000 for the Barbara S. Calhoun Scholarship Fund.

Jana Jenkins, who received a Project Management Scholarship, said, “Earning this certification will further my career, opening up opportunities I may not have been qualified for. Offering scholarships for these types of classes allows seasoned professionals to continue their education and be productive in the workforce.”

Applications for 2015 will be posted next April. Further scholarship information can be found at ccpe.kennesaw.edu.

Photo: Barbara S. Calhoun, dean of KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education, addresses the crowd at the 3rd annual scholarship reception. Some $75,000 was awarded to students. Credit: Kennesaw State University