are enrolled as degree-seeking students during the academic year. Sisters who are studying abroad are not eligible. The two offered are the Mary L. Peterson Scholarship and the Esther Materon-Arum Scholarship, named after the two women who helped the Founding Mothers in creating the sorority. Chapters Chapters are categorized into eleven regions. Each region has a Regional Director, who serves as the liaison between university personnel and the National Board of Directors through annual entity visits. The Omega chapter is established to recognize and pay respect to deceased sisters. The regions are as follows: Northeast Region: New York, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut Southeast Region: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina Central Region: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee Midwest Region: Illinois, Wisconsin North Central Region: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota Southern Region: Texas (excluding El Paso) Northwest Region: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana Western Region: California, Nevada Southwest Region: Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah & El Paso, Texas Plains Region: Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas Mid-Atlantic Region: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia Membership A criterion for membership into Sigma Lambda Gamma is that a woman must have exceptional morals and ethics with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, and is pursuing or has completed courses leading to a degree in an accredited college or university. Memberships are categorized as undergrad or alumnae. According to Sigma Lambda Gamma's national constitution, they believe that a multicultural experience during the college years enhances each member's ability to function in a pluralistic society. They do not discriminate based on age, race, national origin, religious preference, sexual orientation, or disability. They encourage their members to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of all the members of the sorority, and currently claim to have over 110 nationalities. Sigma Lambda Gamma does not condone hazing and requires all members to respect the dignity of all people, and therefore, shall not physically, mentally, psychologically, or sexually abuse or haze any human being. Memberships are categorized as undergraduate or alumnae. Notable Members Tamika Henry (Alpha Gamma) – Miss Guyana Universe 2010 Jilisa Milton (Tau Gamma) – Miss Alabama U.S. International 2013 Vannessa Vasquez (Chi Alpha) – actress Cindy Polo (Iota Alpha) – Florida State House Representative See also List of Sigma Lambda Gamma chapters List of social fraternities and sororities References External links Official website Sigma Lambda Gamma