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On March 8, 2008, 25 military veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center were awarded full Wounded Warrior Scholarships from Colorado Technical University (CTU Online). The recipients were picked for the scholarship by a committee of educators and military officers.

Of the 25 recipients, 19 intend to enroll in associate’s degree programs, five will pursue bachelor’s degrees, and one will enter a master’s program.  Full tuition costs, course fees, and a laptop computer are included for each scholarship winner.  The funding comes from a variety of sources.  CTU Online and the Helping Our Heroes Foundation will cover tuition costs, while Pearson Learning Solutions will underwrite any education material costs.  Apple computers has agreed to provide a MacBook computer to each student.

“Soldiers who have pledged to serve and protect their country are now faced with yet another challenging set of circumstances, and it is our hope that the education they receive from CTU will provide them with new skills to reach their goals,” said Dr. Wallace Pond, CTU Online Chancellor.

Colorado Technical University was founded in 1965 and offers degree programs in a variety of fields of study.  It’s virtual campus offers classes that are 100% online. For more information about the university, visit www.ctuonline.edu.