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Ashley Lewis is a recipient of the Ben Saunders Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to 51ĀŅĀ× Southern students who are majoring in history.

Succeeding as a mother and a student keeps Ashley Lewis very busy. She has five children, ages 4 through 19, and she is double majoring in history and middle school education (social studies and science) at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern. 

Lewis is a recipient of the Ben Saunders Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to Southern Campus students who are majoring in history. Recipients must maintain a 3.3 GPA and be enrolled full time. The simple online application process was great for Lewis. ā€œI am honored to be selected as a winner of this scholarship,ā€ she said.

The financial benefit of the scholarship has helped to put Lewisā€™ mind at ease. ā€œThis scholarship has helped me to buy books that I may not have been able to afford otherwise; itā€™s a great relief,ā€ she said.

Cost-effectiveness and low tuition were the key factors in Lewisā€™ decision to attend 51ĀŅĀ× Southern. ā€œThe Proctorville Center is very close to my home, a 20-minute drive.ā€ 

Itā€™s safe to say the center is close to her heart as well. Lewis has instilled the importance of an education to her children. Her eldest is currently pursuing a nursing degree at the Southern Campus.