WGU Nursing Partners Scholarship Fund
WGU is pleased to offer the WGU Nursing Partners Scholarship Fund. These scholarships, each valued up to $3,000, are designed for full-time employees of WGU’s partner hospitals and healthcare organizations who wish to advance their education to become educators, managers, and leaders in this vital healthcare field.
Who the Scholarship is for
This scholarship is for:
- Unencumbered licensed RNs in partner hospitals who wish to increase their responsibilities or move into education or management.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a full-time employee of the following organizations:
- Cedars-Sinai Hospital
- Tenet Healthcare
- Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Catholic Healthcare West
- Universal Health Services
Other requirements:
- Possess an unencumbered RN license and an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing. (or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) for student seeking a master’s degree).
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an employee supervisor or Chief Nursing Officer.
- Complete an application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Be officially admitted to WGU.
- Interview with a WGU Scholarship Counselor prior to award decision.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based upon a candidate’s academic record, readiness for online study at WGU, and current competency, plus other considerations.
NOTE: This scholarship is designed for new WGU students only.
Scholarship Value: $3,000 maximum
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $600 per six-month term, renewable for up to five terms.
Tuition for a six-month term is $3,250, less the $600 per term scholarship.
Eligible Programs
Scholarship Policies
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the WGU Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship that is funded or administered through WGU during their degree program.
Financial Aid is Also Available
You may choose to pay for the remaining portion of your degree through federal financial aid (subject to your eligibility). 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.
Click here to learn more about financial aid.
Note: Scholarships will be awarded monthly.
About the Scholarship
The WGU Nursing Partners Scholarship Fund is designed for working nurses who want to become educators, managers, and leaders in this vital healthcare field. Although WGU’s competency-based approach makes it possible for students to accelerate the time it takes for them to complete their degree program, the scholarship awards are based on a reasonable experience (based on the eligible programs listed above) of five six-month terms for completion. Actual time to completion will depend upon the incoming student’s prior experience, academic background, and time commitment to study.
Note: The scholarship will terminate at five terms if the student has not completed the degree program by then; If the student finishes in less than five terms, the scholarship will terminate and remaining funds will go toward scholarships for other students.
If you would like to discuss the scholarship program or WGU’s degrees before submitting an application for this scholarship, feel free to speak to an Enrollment Counselor toll-free at 1-866-225-5948.
Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Note: Scholarships will be awarded monthly.
Answers to your questions
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- How do you select scholarship winners?
- When will I find out if I’m selected?
- Do I get the scholarship all at once?
- Can I also apply for financial aid?
How do you select scholarship winners?
It depends upon the scholarship. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
- Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
- Answers you give on the scholarship application
- An interview with a scholarship counselor
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other tests. We encourage you to apply.
When will I find out if I’m selected?
WGU evaluates scholarship applications on a continual basis because we start new students in their programs every month. Often we are able to make an award decision within two to four weeks of receiving your application. In most cases, you will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An Enrollment Counselor can help explain the process.
Do I get the scholarship all at once?
No. Scholarship awards are divided into a set amount per term. This amount is credited against your tuition due for each term. The details are explained in the description for each scholarship.
Can I also apply for financial aid?
Yes. You probably should apply for federal financial aid, too. Scholarship awards will only cover a portion of your school expenses, and financial aid can help pay for the rest. You can apply for financial aid while you are waiting for a decision about your scholarship application. It will not hurt your chances to win a scholarship. Click here to learn more about or apply for financial aid.
