Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has signed a new partnership agreement with online nonprofit Western Governors University. As part of the agreement, Sigma Gamma Rho members can apply for the WGU Sigma Gamma Rho Scholarship and the WGU Service & Leadership Scholarship, both valued up to $5,000, disbursed in credit of $1,250 per term for up to four terms.

WGU is institutionally accredited and offers more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s and professional certificate programs in business, K-12 teacher education, technology and healthcare. While the WGU Service & Leadership Scholarship is available to multiple Pan-Hellenic organizations, the exclusive WGU Sigma Gamma Rho Scholarship is available to all active members who are planning to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Applicants must provide a sorority membership ID and phone number. The application deadline is June 30. To apply, visit www.wgu.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/partner/sigma-gamma-rho.html and http://www.wgu.edu/financial-aid-tution/scholarships/partner/divine-9.html.

“Through our partnership with Western Governors University, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority continues to honor its legacy as an organization founded by educators who believed in the transformative power of knowledge,” said Marica T. Harris, Sigma Gamma Rho international grand basileus. “Together, we expand access, elevate opportunity and empower learners to lead with purpose. This collaboration reflects our mission to enhance the quality of life within every community we serve – advancing scholarship, strengthening leadership and creating pathways for lifelong success.”

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