Hagerstown Business College Student One of Eleven Recipients of William Donald Schaefer Scholarship

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Baker, a criminal justice major at Hagerstown Business College was recently honored as one of only eleven recipients statewide of the William Donald Schaefer Scholarship. Named in honor of Maryland's former Governor, this award provides funding to full- time students who are preparing for careers in public service. There are 20 recipients total, including nine renewals from last year and 11 new awardees for this year. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to those 20 students.

Recipients must be Maryland residents who demonstrate need and are either enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a course of study, training or other educational activities at an eligible Maryland postsecondary institution in a program designed to prepare the student for a career in public service. Award candidates must also demonstrate need. The total amount of a William Donald Schaefer Scholarship award may be equal to tuition and fees at the institution attended, however the total Dollar amount may not exceed $8,550.

Baker, along with the other scholarship recipients were honored at a reception in Annapolis attended by former governor Schaefer and Dr. Calvin W. Burnett, Maryland's Secretary of Higher Education on July 27, 2006.

About Hagerstown Business College

Founded in 1938, Hagerstown Business College (HBC) is a career-focused institution serving Hagerstown, Maryland and Cumberland Valley. HBC offers 21 degree and certificate programs in allied health, business, criminal justice, computer forensics, graphic design, legal assisting and computer information technology. HBC students benefit from hands-on training, instruction by credentialed faculty and participation in internship experiences.

HBC (http://www.hagerstownbusinesscol.org/) is part of Kaplan, Inc.'s Higher Education Division, which includes 75 campus-based schools in 21 states, as well as online programs. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan has been providing educational and career services to students, schools, professionals and businesses worldwide for nearly 70 years. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company . For more information about Kaplan, please visit http://www.kaplan.com/.

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