Grantham University Announces Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Full Scholarship Winners

By Brandon Swenson

Lenexa, Kan., August 4, 2020 — Grantham University, an online university, has announced today the winners of its Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Scholarship. The scholarship is part of a partnership between the Enlisted Association of the National Guard (EANGUS) and Grantham University, and is awarded annually to two EANGUS members pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from Grantham.

The 2020 winners are SSgt. Anisa Goodman of the New Mexico National Guard and Sgt. Viviano Perez of the California Army National Guard. Each will receive a full scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, books, software, etc.

“Both Anisa and Viviano have made important contributions to our country as members of the National Guard, and we want to thank them for their service by presenting them with this scholarship,” says Dr. Anthony R. Petroy, president, provost and chief academic officer of Grantham University. “We are excited to be alongside them as they work toward their degrees and fulfilling careers.”

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be an active EANGUS member or be the spouse or child of an EANGUS member and complete an essay on why they want to continue their education.

For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, visit: https://www.grantham.edu/scholarships/eangus-scholarship/.

About Grantham University: Founded in 1951 by WWII veteran Donald Grantham, Grantham University provides online higher education for all adult learners, including our nation’s military for whom the university was established. Designated in 2019 as a Purple Heart University, Grantham boasts a diverse student body, approximately half being military-affiliated. For anyone balancing education with a demanding lifestyle, Grantham is the solution with its flexible online learning environment, monthly course starts, 50+ degree and certificate programs, and one of the lowest tuitions in the country¹.

Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Grantham continues to receive programmatic accreditations as it evolves its education offerings to meet marketplace demands.

About Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS): EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of providing an adequate national defense and promoting the status, welfare, and professionalism of the men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment, and installations for the National Guard.