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| Scholarships |
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Great news! Through the generosity of numerous corporations and foundations, plus special federal government appropriations, Western Governors University is able to offer attractive scholarships to qualified students.
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Some scholarships are restricted to individuals pursuing degrees in certain programs or who reside in specific geographic areas. We encourage all individuals to apply who meet the specific scholarship criteria.
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WGU Excellence in
Health Informatics Scholarships
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| Scholarships up to $2,500 designed to help experienced IT or healthcare professionals attend
college online to move into the high-demand field of Health Informatics. Learn more about the WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarships and apply.
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Scholarships for Rural
Mathematics and Science Educators
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| Scholarships up to $7,500 designed to help working adults become highly-qualified
mathematics and science teachers in America’s rural schools. These scholarships are available for all
Teachers College programs in mathematics or science education. Made possible through a $3 million
grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Learn more
about Scholarships for Rural Mathematics and Science Educators and apply.
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WGU-AAE Scholarships
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Two scholarships, each valued up to $5,000, to be awarded quarterly, designed to help currently working K-12 teachers
attend college—on their schedule. The WGU-AAE Educational Leadership Scholarship is designed for those
interested in WGU's M.Ed. or M.S. in Educational Leadership degrees. The WGU-AAE Classroom Excellence Scholarship
is designed for those interested in boosting their expertise in high-demand areas.
Learn more about
WGU-AAE Scholarships and apply.
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WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarships
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Scholarships up to $2,000 designed to help aspiring principals attend college online to earn their licensure to
become a school principal. These scholarships are available for those pursuing the M.S. in Educational Leadership
degree program. Learn more about the WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarships and apply.
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Scholarships for Designated Audiences
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From time to time, WGU also offers scholarships restricted to designated audiences based upon the requirements
of the donors of the scholarship funds. Learn
more about current specialized scholarships available.
- The Qwest-WGU Excellence in Education Scholarship
- Kennecott Land Sustainable Community Scholarship
- WGU Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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Troops to Teachers
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Troops to Teachers is a special program offering stipends up to $5,000 (or a bonus up to $10,000) for certain active or
retired military personnel, or a current member of the Reserves or National Guard, to earn a teaching degree or certification.
A joint project of the U.S. Departments of Defense and Education. Learn more about Troops to Teachers and apply.
Troops to Teachers Supplemental Scholarship
WGU now offers $1,500 scholarships to supplement the standard Troops To Teachers stipend.
Learn more about WGU's Troops to Teachers Supplemental Scholarship.
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Spouses to Teachers
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| Spouses to Teachers is a special program offering up to $600 for spouses of active military personnel
to earn a teaching degree or certification. Learn more about Spouses To
Teachers and apply.
Spouses to Teachers Supplemental Scholarship
WGU now offers $1,500 scholarships for spouses of active military that are independent of the
Spouses to Teachers program. Spouses eligible for the Spouses to Teachers program can use this to supplement the
standard stipend. Learn more about WGU's Spouses to Teachers Supplemental Scholarship.
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WGU Military Spouses
To Graduate Scholarships
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| Scholarships up to $1,500 designed to help military spouses attend college online. These
scholarships are available for military spouses seeking degrees in information technology, healthcare, and business.
Made possible through funding from Western Governors University. Learn more about WGU Military Spouses to Graduates Scholarships.
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WGU Hosts Video Contest to Award Scholarship
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| WGU is currently offering a chance to win a scholarship. Earning a college degree can be a
life-changing experience. In many cases, a little help financially can go a long way towards achieving this goal. Make
and submit your video now. The polls will be open to the public for voting from August 25, 2008, through September
1, 2008. The winner will be announced on September 3, 2008, and will receive a $7,500 scholarship and $500.
Other prizes include scholarships up to $3,000 and $100 Amazon.com gift certificates. Current students are
eligible to participate. Learn more about the WGU Video Contest.
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"Opened doors…"
"WGU has opened doors for me that I would not have been able to access without an extreme inconvenience for my family, my career, and myself."
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| —Connie Keogh, WGU graduate |
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"On my own time…"
"I chose WGU because of the freedom of doing the work on my own time and at my own pace. In the past, I had started master's programs twice through regular universities and found the class schedules impossible to fit into my schedule."
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| —Dennis Nalder, WGU graduate student |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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