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WGU Texas Offers Hispanic Achievers Scholarships, 9-18-13 AUSTIN - In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, nonprofit, online university WGU Texas, http://texas.wgu .edu , has partnered

with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to offer members of the state's Hispanic community an opportunity to apply for scholarships when being admitted to the university this month. The Hispanic Achievers Scholarships, valued at up to $2,000, aim to

provide members of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce throughout the state with a flexible, affordable, and accredited way to advance their careers by completing a bachelor's or master's degree online with WGU Texas.

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

"The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds WGU Texas for reaching out to our Hispanic business community in Texas and providing business owners the opportunity to earn a degree in a format that fits their busy lifestyles," said Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr., Chair of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

WGU Texas uses a competency-based approach to learning that is

ideal for busy adults because it allows students to take advantage of prior education and work experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. Students earn degrees by demonstrating mastery of subject matter rather than accumulating credit hours for time spent in class. The average age of a WGU Texas student is 37. Most work full time and

have previous college, and all commit to a full-time course load, which they work through independently at a time that works best for them. WGU Texas has an agreement with the community and technical colleges in Texas that can provide generous credit transfer to qualified students applying to WGU Texas with an associate's degree.

"As the first-generation college graduate in my family, I know first­

hand what a difference a university credential can make to a working adult's life and career," said WGU Texas Chancellor Ray Martinez. "We are grateful to be able to work with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and many other Hispanic chambers, to offer this incentive to our state's business owners. It's a win-win for these students and the state."

The Hispanic Achievers Scholarship is a competitive program. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible, candidates must be members of their area Hispanic or Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, apply and be admitted to WGU Texas, complete the FAFSA, provide transcripts of prior college work, and complete an essay.

Complete scholarship eligibility requirements and applications are available on the WGU Texas website. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2013.

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