We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Sigma Tau Delta and the University of Cambridge, UK, offering access to Lifelong Learning Summer Courses in the arts and humanities at the prestigious Girton College, Cambridge to Sigma Tau Delta alumni members and Chapter Advisors.
Girton College, founded in 1869, was Britain’s first residential college for the degree level education of women. It opened its doors to men in 1979 and has remained a pioneer of inclusive excellence. With its historic architecture, distinguished faculty, and commitment to intellectual rigor, it offers a rich environment in which to learn.
These immersive courses are designed to enrich academic and professional growth while offering a unique opportunity to experience the inspiring environment of Cambridge.
The Simone J. Billings Girton College Lifelong Learning Summer Program Award for Advisors
The Simone J. Billings Girton College Lifelong Learning Summer Program Award for Advisors is given annually to encourage Faculty Advisors to apply to the Girton Lifelong Learning Summer Program. The award recognizes that Advisors who participate in such opportunities as the Girton Lifelong Learning Summer Program are better able to speak knowledgeably about Sigma Tau Delta as well as the opportunities and insights that travel to a partner institution provides.
The recipient of the Simone J. Billings Girton College Lifelong Learning Summer Program Award for Advisors will receive a $1,000 check to defray part of the costs of attending the Girton program. The award is named in honor of one of Sigma Tau Delta’s “Girton Pioneers” (Summer 2025), Simone J. Billings, former Far Western Regent, recipient of the Delta Award (2023-24), and now emerita from Santa Clara University. All eligible applicants to the Sigma Tau Delta Lifelong Learning Summer Program at Girton College automatically will be considered for this award.
Submission Requirements
To learn more about the program, please visit the Girton College Lifelong Learning page where you will find details of course offerings (including outline syllabi), information about college life, the social activities included, full details of fees, and a digital brochure.
Application Deadline
Applications will be open through the AwardSpring Application platform during the Winter Awards Cycle, January 12 – February 2, 2026. All Summer Program applicants automatically will be considered for the Simone J. Billings Girton College Lifelong Learning Summer Program Award for Advisors.
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