A diverse range of scholarships
Scholarships Available for Many Programs
Great news! Through the generosity of numerous corporations and foundations, plus
special federal government appropriations, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships
made available to qualified students.
Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path
to achieving your educational goals and improving your career opportunities. It’s
part of our investment in the future of our students.
Current Scholarship Offerings
(To learn more about or to apply for a specific scholarship, click on the specific scholarship name below.)
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WGU Nursing Partners Scholarship Fund
For RNs who are full-time employees of WGU’s partner hospitals and want to advance their education to become nurse educators, managers, and leaders.
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$3,000
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WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarships
For experienced IT or healthcare professionals who wish to move into the high-demand field of health informatics.
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$2,500
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WGU Small Business Leadership Scholarships
For employees of small businesses who exhibit leadership potential but lack a bachelor’s degree.
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$3,000
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WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarships
Designed to help aspiring school principals attend college online to earn their principal licensure.
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$2,000
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American Express Excellence in Education Scholarships
For current and aspiring teachers who live in San Juan or Tooele (Utah) County School Districts who want to earn a master’s degree in education.
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$5,000
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AARP Foundation - WGU Educational Assistance Program
Designed to help individuals attend college online to earn their degree and improve their education and opportunities for employment..
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$5,000
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WGU Economic Turnaround Scholarship
For adult learners who’ve recently lost their jobs and who want to finish a bachelor’s degree or earn a post-baccalaureate degree to enhance their skills and opportunities for employment.
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$5,000
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WGU Scholarships for Rural Mathematics
and Science Educators
For busy adults who want to teach or who already teach math or science in a rural school.
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$7,500
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WGU Scholarships for Urban Mathematics
and Science Educators
For busy adults who want to teach or who already teach math or science in an urban school.
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$3,000
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
For current and incoming WGU students of Hispanic heritage who enroll (or are enrolled) by December 2009 in a WGU business, IT, health professions, or teaching degree program.
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$5,000
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WGU Community College Excellence Scholarship
For community college graduates looking to earn a WGU degree in information technology, business, teacher education, or healthcare. Some restrictions apply.
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$2,000
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Scholarships for Military Personnel, Veterans, and Spouses
WGU offers a variety of scholarships specifically designed for active-duty military
personnel, military veterans, and their spouses. These scholarships can be used
in addition to VA benefits under the
Montgomery GI Bill and Military Tuition Assistance.
Click here to learn more about
military-specific scholarships.
Recognizing Our Donors
We’d like to thank our donors who make these scholarships possible. Learn more about our scholarship donors.
Answers to your questions
Click a question, see the answer below.
- 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
learn more about or apply for financial
aid.
