Advanced WASL Score Earns up to $12,000 in Scholarships.

In Effort to Boost Interest in Math and the Sciences, DeVry University Offers Financial Incentives to Families with Students Achieving "Level 4" Scores on Eighth- and 10(th)-grade WASLs 

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. -- High school students who achieved top marks on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) now qualify for up to $12,000 in tuition scholarships to attend DeVry University. Students eligible for the DeVry University WASL Scholarship include those who scored "Advanced" (Level 4) on the eighth- or 10th-grade WASL taken in spring 2006, as well as high school seniors graduating in spring 2007 and class of 2006 graduates of Washington high schools who achieved this level.

"I applaud DeVry University in its effort to help students see the value of the skills measured by our state assessment for their future opportunities," said Terry Bergeson, state superintendent of public instruction. "As we aim to ensure our children are well-equipped to succeed in the 21st century, DeVry is a highly appreciated partner."

DeVry will award students with qualifying 10th-grade math and science WASL scores a $1,500 scholarship for each semester the student is enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at DeVry University's Federal Way or Seattle/Bellevue campuses, for a total of up to $12,000 over eight semesters. Students achieving qualifying scores on the eighth-grade science WASL are eligible to lock in a scholarship award of $500 per each semester the student is enrolled at DeVry, for a total of up to $4,000. The eighth-grade scholarships will be granted by DeVry University regardless of the student's subsequent performance on the 10th-grade WASL as long as the student achieves the requirements for high school graduation. DeVry has set no limit on the number of scholarships it will grant.

"DeVry is proud to be an active partner in promoting the advancement of math and science in our schools," said Reed Hackett, president of DeVry University in Seattle. "By encouraging expanded knowledge in these fields, we open our youth to vast career opportunities that will help them lead successful and content lives."

Washington students interested in applying for the DeVry University WASL Scholarship should contact the school's admissions department at 253-943-2800 (toll free at 877-923-3879), or for more information, please visit www.sea.devry.edu. Students who apply for the DeVry University WASL Scholarship are under no obligation to attend DeVry and there are no costs associated with the scholarship application.

Celebrating 75 years as one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Approximately 46,000 students are enrolled at its 81 locations that are in 23 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu. Media inquiries, please contact Dan Dement at 714-661-9814.