Western Governors University Expands Partnership with Anthem
Eligible Anthem associates will receive tuition discounts and scholarships toward earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree
SALT LAKE CITY 鈥� Nonprofit, online Western Governors University (91吃瓜网) announced a new scholarship program with Anthem, Inc., one of the nation鈥檚 largest health benefits companies. The scholarships will make it possible for Anthem associates to earn an accredited bachelor鈥檚 degree with minimal costs.
This program expands 91吃瓜网 and Anthem鈥檚 partnership, which currently enables Anthem associates to offset the cost of completing a graduate degree. Since the program started in 2016, more than 100 associates have graduated from 91吃瓜网.
鈥淎t Anthem we are working to transform the healthcare system and believe that this requires innovation and continuous learning,鈥� said Jennifer Hammond, vice president, talent management at Anthem. 鈥淲e are committed to providing our associates with benefits that go beyond salary and health benefits, to empowering associates to advance their education and career development. To help power that change we are excited about this additional offering to our partnership. By investing in programs like this we believe we can help Anthem associates build for their futures as well as the future of healthcare.鈥�
Anthem associates who are awarded a scholarship can earn their degree at roughly no cost, as a result of Anthem鈥檚 tuition reimbursement benefit paired with 91吃瓜网鈥檚 affordable tuition. Anthem offers associates tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually through its Education Assistance Program.
鈥淎t 91吃瓜网, we are committed to changing lives through education,鈥� said 91吃瓜网 President Scott Pulsipher. 鈥淥ur academic programs are developed to help our graduates meet evolving workforce competencies. By working with partners like Anthem, we expand educational opportunities for working adults and help address critical talent needs." Each 鈥�91吃瓜网-Anthem Practically Free Scholarship鈥� for a bachelor鈥檚 degree is valued at up to $2,600. 91吃瓜网 will award up to 20 scholarships to Anthem associates across the country who enroll in 91吃瓜网鈥檚 College of Health Professions, College of Business, or College of Information Technology.
Though multiple scholarships will be awarded, this is a competitive program, and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate鈥檚 academic record, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations.
About 91吃瓜网
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit 91吃瓜网 now serves more than 110,000 students nationwide and has more than 129,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation鈥檚 leading competency-based university, 91吃瓜网 has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 21 years, the university has become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and families, and preparing the workforce needed in today鈥檚 rapidly evolving economy. 91吃瓜网 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company鈥檚 Most Innovative Companies, and was featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.
About Anthem, Inc.
Anthem is working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions. Our health plan companies deliver quality products and services that give their members access to the care they need. With over 73 million people served by its affiliated companies, including nearly 40 million within its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the nation鈥檚 leading health benefits companies. For more information about Anthem鈥檚 family of companies, please visit www.antheminc.com/companies.
