Grantham University and AFA Offer Full Scholarship for Member of the Air Force Community

Kansas City, Mo. (Vocus/PRWEB) February 24, 2011

Grantham University, an online university serving working adult students around the world for 60 years, and the Air Force Association (AFA) have partnered together for the fifth year in a row to provide a fully funded scholarship to a deserving member of the Air Force community. The scholarship, valued at $ 36,000, covers tuition, required textbooks, software, and fees for an undergraduate or graduate degree at Grantham University.

Grantham University and AFA are both passionate about promoting the importance and benefits of education to our nations service members and veterans, said Dr. Fredrick Snow, president of Grantham University. It is an honor to join with AFA again this year to offer a deserving individual a life changing opportunity to earn a college degree without worrying about the associated costs.

Applicants must be a dependent of an Air Force active duty, Guard or Reserve member; or, be a member of the Air Force Association; or, be a dependent of a member of the Air Force Association. Additional scholarship eligibility requirements and the online application can be found on AFAs Web site. Applications for the Grantham University AFA Scholarship Program must be submitted by Wednesday, June 15, 2011. AFA will announce the scholarship recipient in July.

Last years scholarship recipient, Dameyon Beaman, a former Medical Technician in the United States Air Force, is just three classes away from completing his Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies. Beaman, who currently works as a Mental Health Technician for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY, earned his Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies at Grantham University in 2009.

In addition to the annual scholarship, members of AFA and their families can take advantage of a special tuition grant at Grantham University that includes a Textbook and Software Grant which covers the cost of required textbooks and software. To learn more, visit: http://www.grantham.edu/afa.

Grantham University has been meeting the educational needs of working adult students for 60 years. Its 100% online degrees are flexible and portable, allowing you to fit education into your life instead of arranging your life around your education.

The University offers a variety of associate, bachelors and masters degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Business Intelligence, Business Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Security, and Medical Coding and Billing.

For more information about Grantham University and its degree programs, visit: http://www.grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527.

About AFA:

The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has over 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 120,000 members. Visit AFA: http://www.AFA.org.

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, professionally relevant online degrees in a continuously changing global society. Grantham Universitys online undergraduate and graduate degree programs include: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Human Resource Management and Business Intelligence. Grantham University offers a military scholarship 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. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has compiled a distinguished record as a respected and accredited distance learning university spanning six decades of service to education. For more information, visit http://www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.

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Airport Wireless Retail Stores To Offer Audiofy Audiobook Chips (Bookchips) at International Airport Hubs in Ten States

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 5, 2005

Airport Wireless, the top airport consumer electronics reseller, and Audiofy Corporation, a premier digital audiobook publisher, today announced that Airport Wireless will offer Audiofy audiobook chips for sale at more than twenty airport stores, including international airport hubs spanning the U.S. eastern seaboard and a retail outlet at San Francisco International Airport. The announcement represents an expansion of a recent pilot sales test program at Philadelphia International Airport.

Were excited to be offering these popular audiobook titles for business and recreational travelers, said David Goldschmidt of Airport Wireless. Audiofy titles play seamlessly on the mobile gear that todays frequent travelers consider essential equipment Microsoft Windows laptops and desktop computers, Palm and Microsoft Pocket PC handheld PDAs, Palm Treo and Windows Mobile smartphones, and the companys inexpensive Audiofy Player.

Airport Wireless is a major player in the airport system. Now, our digital audiobook titles can be enjoyed by the technology enthusiasts that are generating nonstop foot traffic at their stores, said Peter D. Nalle, Audiofys CEO. Unlike traditional audiobooks on stacks of CDs or cassettes, each Audiofy title is contained on a single stamp-sized audiobook chip that fits easily into carry-on luggage, and Airport Wireless is able to offer a wide selection of titles at sites where shelf space is at a premium. Airport Wireless is also demonstrating how Audiofy audiobook chips offer a retail opportunity superior to audiobook downloads. Audiofy audiobook chips can be purchased on the spur of the moment, for personal enjoyment and as last-minute gifts, even by travelers without Internet-equipped laptops or ample time to download and sync before their next flight.

Every Audiofy audiobook chip can be played on a variety of devices with SD memory card expansion slots, including Microsoft Pocket PC handheld PDAs and Windows Mobile smartphones running Pocket PC 2002 or later, and Palm handheld PDAs and Treo smartphones running Palm OS 5.2.1 or later. The chips will play on desktop and laptop computers running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000, as well as Apple PowerBook and iBook laptops and Apple Power Mac, iMac and Mac mini computers running Mac OS X 10.3 and above, using any available SD memory card expansion slot or a low-cost USB adapter.

Additionally, the Audiofy Player offers an inexpensive alternative for customers to listen to audiobook chips without any need for a computer. The $ 29.95 player is pocket-sized, weighs just ounces, and is easy to use whether you are driving, commuting, exercising or just on the living room sofa. All Audiofy products comply with the Audiobook Compatible standard established by the Audio Publishers Association and the Consumer Electronics Association.

About Audiofy Corporation

Audiofy is a leading developer of digital audiobook solutions and the publisher of audiobooks on chips. Audiofys titles include the Pimsleur line of spoken audio foreign language training courses from Simon & Schuster, best-selling business audiobooks from Soundview Executive Book Summaries, a range of fiction and non-fiction titles from Gildan Media Corporation, InAudio and Jimcin Recordings, and spiritual titles from Litchfield Associates and Covenant Press.

Audiofy audiobook chips are available for sale at http://www.audiofy.com, http://www.pimsleurdirect.com and many other online retailers. Audiofy delivers an innovative audiobook platform and services for the worlds spoken audio and audiobook content, enabling publishing partners to rapidly and cost effectively launch complete, customized digital audiobook titles.

About Airport Wireless

Established in 1997 at Philadelphia International Airport, Airport Wireless began life as a small concession offering mobile phones and related accessories. Eight years later, twenty Airport Wireless stores serve travelers in major airports around the United States, and the company is rolling out an additional dozen stores in the next six months. Through the companys relationship with Palm Inc., Airport Wireless is able to offer a unique and exclusive product offering to business travelers and technology enthusiasts. The company also provides substantial discount opportunities for corporations and elite travelers, detailed on its Web site at http://www.airportwireless.com.

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