June 13, 2007 - Grantham University in Kansas City, Mo., which specializes in education working adults, announced Tuesday that it will provide one full, four-year scholarship to an Army National Guard soldier in each of the 54 states and territories.

The university will work with GX magazine, a national publication for Guard members and their families, to provide these scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at about $34,000; the 54 scholarships will be worth more than $1.8 million.

The money will cover tuition costs, textbooks and software. "Grantham's goal is to benefit soldiers and their families by providing the opportunity to further their education at no cost," Tom Macon, university chairman, said in a statement. The university makes the offer "in honor of their sacrifice and service to their state and our country," he said.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED. They also must have served in the Army Guard for at least one year and be in good standing with the Guard.

Applications must be received by June 30. The winners will be announced in August.

For more information and an application form, visit www.grantham.edu.

About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable and academically challenging online courses and degree programs that prepare its graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarships and discount program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). For more information, visit www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.