Peachtree Corners, GA (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Ashworth College(http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) announced that Heath, OH, resident Stephanie Spencer is the recipient of a 2012 ACCESS Scholarship. She will pursue on online certified wedding planning career diploma program.

The Ashworth College Continuing Education for Student Success (ACCESS) Scholarship program was developed by the online school and awards up to $ 25,000 annually to prospective diploma and degree students who are interested in pursuing their education online in one of Ashworth Colleges or sister school James Madison High Schools 115+ diploma, degree and online certificate programs.

As the children have grown, Ive started looking for an affordable education to help me enter the work force and do something that excites me — that is why Ive enrolled in the Ashworth College Certified Wedding Planner diploma program, said Spencer. She and her husband have two children whom she home schools.

I plan to slowly start my own business and my education with Ashworth College will help greatly, she added.

Ashworth recently introduced its Certified Wedding Planner program. The curriculum is designed to provide new wedding planners with in-depth, accredited instruction in the essentials of bridal consulting and, through its partnership with the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) graduates have the opportunity to become a Certified Sandals Resorts Destination Wedding Specialist.

Education can take skills – and income – to the next level. Were excited that through the ACCESS Scholarship program we can help create learning opportunities for those students needing something tailored to their specific situation or needs, said Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Ashworth Colleges Chief Academic Officer. The ACCESS Scholarship program has already proven to be an amazing opportunity for us to recognize deserving students and to help provide the educational foundation that will help set the course for their life ahead.

The ACCESS Scholarship program was founded to honor Ashworths late President and CEO, Gary Keislings personal mission of opening the doors of education to the underserved education population of America, were excited to present these scholarships, Dr. Gargiulo added. She went on to explain that the program will be repeated in 2013 and application information will be available on the schools website in December, 2012.

About the Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program

Founded in 2011, the Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program offers scholarships with a combined value of up to $ 25,000.

The ACCESS program honors the legacy of the online schools late Chairman of the Board, Gary Keisling, whose personal and professional mission was to offer affordable and accessible education to underserved populations who historically have had limited access to educational opportunities or an accredited diploma or degree.

For more than 25 years Keisling was regarded as an industry leader and advocate for continuing education. His influence on distance education will continue to benefit students for many years to come. For more information on the ACCESS Scholarship Program visit http://www.ashworthscholarships.com/.

About Ashworth College

Celebrating 25 years of Educating Minds and Changing Lives, leading online school Ashworth College has built a tradition of excellence by offering students worldwide an extensive range of online college degrees, online certificate programs, career training and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth is parent to James Madison High School which is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED and further provides career training and vocational programs in the fields of health, business, technology, education, and skilled trades through sister schools PCDI Canada, New York Institute of Photography and Sheffield School.