CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholarship America, whose goal is to make postsecondary education success possible for all students, now has the support from GIV Mobile, a new no-contract mobile service. Founded on the premise that giving back is essential, GIV Mobile's partnership with Scholarship America allows GIV Mobile subscribers to donate 8% of their monthly payment to the charity who hopes to help 750,000 students complete their education beyond high school with manageable debt by 2025.
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Since its establishment, Scholarship America has distributed $3 billion to 2 million students in over 58 countries world-wide through its program. Some of their programs include Dollars for Scholars, the initiative of 800 affiliates across the country that raise scholarship funds, provide assistance with college readiness and distribute scholarships each year in their communities and Scholarship Management Services, the nation's largest distributor of scholarships and education assistance programs.
"We are excited to be a part of Scholarship America's goal to make postsecondary education possible," says Omar Aqel, co-founder of GIV Mobile. "Their programs help make higher education not just a dream, but a reality."
"GIV Mobile's generosity and commitment to giving back is admirable. We are truly grateful that they have selected Scholarship America to be listed among their charity partners," said Lauren Segal, President & CEO of Scholarship America.
GIV Mobile utilizes the 4G network of T-Mobile USA, Inc., allowing users to have fast and reliable connections from nearly anywhere in the U.S. Subscribers can sign up now to "Answer the Call" and start supporting Scholarship America at www.givmobile.com.
ABOUT GIV MOBILE
GIV Mobile is the first consumer conscious, no-contract service dedicated to giving 8% of a monthly Unlimited Everything Plan (starting at $40/month) to a non-profit charity of the customer's choice. Utilizing the 4G network of T-Mobile USA, Inc. GIV Mobile's two affordable "Unlimited Everything" no-contract plans allow users to have fast and reliable connections from nearly anywhere in the U.S. Along with providing a great mobile service, GIV Mobile collaborates with extraordinary charities to create a community that is dedicated to giving back. GIV Mobile's wireless service will be exclusively available at www.givmobile.com.
ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
Scholarship America mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college. Since 1958, Scholarship America has distributed more than $3.1 billion in scholarship assistance to more than 2 million students, funding both entry-level and multi-year scholarships and emergency financial grants. More information is available at www.scholarshipamerica.org. Join Scholarship America on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/scholamerica and Facebook at facebook.com/scholarshipamerica.
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