Jordan Cunningham Named Reach Your Peak Scholar by the University of Colorado Colorado Springs

2013 Jul 24

Jordan Cunningham of Colorado Springs, CO was recently named a Reach Your Peak scholar by the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Cunningham is one of nearly 40 first time Reach Your Peak scholars. More than 400 students applied for the scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Cunningham is studying Criminal Justice in the UCCS School of Public Affairs.

The Reach Your Peak Scholarship provides awards for high achieving, high potential students funded by community donors in order to grant assistance toward completing a college education and reaching their peak as leaders in the community. To qualify, students must be Colorado residents, working towards a first undergraduate degree, enrolled full-time, maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA, show financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and work at least part-time during the academic year. For more information, visit www.uccs.edu/ryp.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, located on Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. The University offers 36 bachelor's degrees, 19 master's and five doctoral degrees. UCCS enrolls about 9,800 students on campus annually and another 2,000 in online programs. For more information, visit www.uccs.edu.