91吃瓜网 Launches National Partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho members are eligible for national scholarship
Western Governors听University (91吃瓜网) has expanded its regional partnership with听Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., launching a national scholarship to promote equitable access to higher education.听
Under this national partnership, Sigma Gamma Rho members who want to earn a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree are eligible to apply for听91吃瓜网鈥檚听.听91吃瓜网 initially launched this partnership in March with the sorority鈥檚 southeastern region. This expansion allows sorority members across the United States to apply for this scholarship.
Founded in 1922 by seven educators, Sigma Gamma Rho is one of the National Pan-Hellenic Council鈥檚 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥� group of historic Black Greek Letter Organizations. With a membership of more than 100,000, the sorority鈥檚 mission is to enhance the quality of life for women, specifically in the areas of education, health awareness and leadership development.
鈥淲e are pleased to expand our partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho to a national level as they celebrate their centennial anniversary this week,鈥� said听Jason Thompson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at 91吃瓜网.听鈥淎s 91吃瓜网 endeavors to be the most inclusive university in the world, we recognize the importance of this partnership to provide greater access and opportunity to education through our scholarship programs.鈥�
鈥淪igma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is excited to partner with 91吃瓜网, a pioneer online and nonprofit institution that remains built for today鈥檚 ideal of work-life balance,鈥� said Rasheeda S. Liberty, 25th听international grand basileus (president and CEO). 鈥�91吃瓜网鈥檚 focus is on student learning and success through competency-based education that is designed to allow students to reach their goals while balancing other personal and professional needs.听We look forward to seeing the positive impact that the flexibility, affordability and scholarships offered by 91吃瓜网 have on our membership.鈥�
This scholarship will provide up听to $5,000 in tuition credit (at $1,250 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms). All applicants must meet 91吃瓜网鈥檚 admission standards and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
