Courtney Rogers
Courtney Rogers of Headland, Alabama, has been named the recipient of the Alabama Community College Transfer Scholarship. She currently works as a crime scene technician and first responder.
“This scholarship will mean the world to me and help me more than anyone will ever know,” she said. “This scholarship will relieve financial burdens in our household so I can focus on school and not have to worry or stress about paying our bills and college.”
With this scholarship, Rogers hopes to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology with plans to advance her education with a master’s degree.
“I want to pursue this degree program so I can better understand people and why they choose to commit crimes,” she said. “I want to pursue a degree and career in psychology to not only answer the big ‘why’ but also to be able to help my fellow first responders cope with what they see and deal with after calls.”
Kelsay McCubbin
Kelsay McCubbin of Las Vegas, Nevada, was awarded the Community College Transfer Scholarship. She works full time and is also the mother of five children.
“As I often tell my kids, I have chosen the hardest path for myself regarding career development and completing a bachelor’s degree is the cornerstone of this journey for me,” she said. “If I were awarded any scholarship from Columbia Southern University, the impact this scholarship would have on my education is entirely whether or not I am finally able to complete this lifelong goal.”
With this scholarship, McCubbin plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration.
“In my current field of work, I have reached a position and level where I cannot advance any further without a bachelor’s degree,” she said. “I have finally learned that it is persistence and a refusal to give up on myself that allow me to complete courses, with high scores, at that.”
Sarah Cottrell
Sarah Cottrell of Barnegat, New Jersey, has been named the recipient of the Community College Transfer Scholarship. She is a firefighter and currently teaches CPR and first aid classes in her community.
“I have been blessed with the privilege of helping others for over two decades,” she said. “I have held the hands of the dying, extricated people who were trapped in car wrecks, pulled beloved pets from burning buildings, held tearful loved ones and assisted in bringing new lives into the community.”
With this scholarship, Cottrell plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in emergency management.
“My twins are entering their senior year of high school and my oldest just graduated three weeks ago,” she said. “As a parent, I am nothing short of proud to be a student alongside of my teenagers. I love setting the example for them that you can fix your mistakes regardless of how long they have existed.”
For more information about Columbia Southern University’s scholarships, visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/Scholarships.
Disclaimer: These testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes.
CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
