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| WGU Future of Nursing Scholarships |
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Western Governors University is pleased to offer the WGU Future of Nursing Scholarships.
These scholarships are designed to help working nurses attend college online to become educators, managers,
and leaders in the vital healthcare field.
Who Should Apply
- Unencumbered licensed RNs who hold at least an associate's degree or diploma in nursing.
- Individuals interested in one of the following nursing degree programs:
About the Scholarship
A WGU Future of Nursing Scholarship is valued between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on need. The $2,000 scholarship
will be credited to the recipient's account at the rate of $500 per six-month term for up to four terms. The $5,000 scholarship
will be credited to the recipient's account at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term for up to five terms.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded. This is a competitive, needs-based scholarship. Each scholarship
will be awarded based upon a candidate's academic record, readiness for online study, financial need, and current competency,
plus other considerations. Although WGU's competency-based education approach makes it possible for students to
complete the requirements of their program in less than two and a half years, the scholarship awards are based on a
reasonable experience of five six-month terms to complete a program. The actual time to completion will depend on the
incoming student's prior experience, academic background, and time commitment to study.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Must have an unencumbered RN license
- Submit official transcripts of all prior college work
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Complete an application
- Satisfactorily complete the WGU Readiness Assessment
- Be officially admitted to WGU
- Interview with a WGU Scholarship Counselor or Enrollment Counselor prior to the award decision.
The scholarship recipient must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the tuition and refund policies.
The student will also be required to sign a WGU Scholarship Agreement before these monies are awarded. The student
must also remain an actively working nurse for the duration of their coursework at WGU.
Tuition for a six-month term is $3,250, less either the $500 or $1,000 per term scholarship. To maintain your
eligibility to receive the monies, you must maintain a 100 percent Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) rating
through the duration of your degree program.
Financial Aid is Also Available
Good news! Financial aid is also available. You may choose to pay for the remaining portion of your tuition through federal
financial aid (subject to your availability). Pell Grants, which do not have to be repaid, are granted based upon financial
need. Federal Direct Student Loans are available to all students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial
need, reduce the interest due on loans.
About WGU
WGU is a regionally-accredited non-profit university founded and supported by 19 U.S. governors and more than 20
corporations and foundations. The university awards degrees based completely on competencies—your ability to
demonstrate your skills and knowledge on a series of assessments carefully selected to measure your knowledge of
a field of study—rather than through required courses. At WGU you can—
- Obtain your degree at a distance (no residency requirement)
- Use the knowledge you gained from prior work and academic experience to accelerate your degree program
- Bypass taking courses in areas you've already mastered
- Study at times and places convenient to you
If you would like to discuss the scholarship program or WGU's nursing degrees before submitting an application for the
scholarship, feel free to speak with a WGU Enrollment Counselor toll-free at 1-866-225-5948.
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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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