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Around AACC: Cyber Security Scholarship and Summer Fun for Kids
The McKowns of Edgewater establish the college's first cyber scholarship fund.
Students who enroll in cyber-related studies at Anne Arundel Community College could get a whole lot of help from Barrett and Anne McKown of Edgewater.
The couple have established a $25,000 scholarship fund to help offset tuition and other educational expenses for those who enroll in cyber-related studies.
“We hope that our contribution will become a catalyst for more student support in this area,” the couple said.
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The AACC CyberCenter offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, certificates and individual courses.
Two of the five certificates are new this fall, including a Digital Forensics – Network and Mobile Device Certificate and a Network Security Certificate. The curriculum prepares students for careers or transfers to four-year colleges and universities.
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The college made its first award for the fall term and will continue to award the endowed scholarship at the beginning of each academic year to a student demonstrating financial need to the AACC Financial Aid office, according to an AACC news release.
To apply, students should visit www.aacc.edu/aid/scholarships. County residents interested in contributing to this scholarship fund or establishing other scholarships can contact the AACC Foundation Inc. at 410-777-2515 or at foundation@aacc.edu.
Summer Fun at AACC
There are still spaces left in the AACC summer Kids in College camps and classes, with registration now under way for half-day classes, daylong classes and weeklong camps now through the week of Aug. 8.
Weeklong camps are available for young entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, actors, scientists, athletes, computer technicians and graphics and video game creators. New to the program are camps for 3- to-4-year-olds.
There are also classes for students in grade seven through eleven, including “Preparing for College English” and “How to Survive High School English.”
For a schedule and the latest information on the 163 classes and camps, call 410-777-2325 or visit www.aacc.edu/kic.
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