Scholarships | Scholarships Available for WGU Degree Programs

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 (for new students)

The following scholarships are available for new WGU students, depending upon specific eligibility requirements for the particular scholarship. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program.

In addition to the scholarships on this page there are a limited number of scholarships, not described on this page, available only to current students.

(To learn more about or to apply for a specific scholarship, click on the specific scholarship name below.)

WGU General Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Valued up to
WGU Go Further in Nursing Scholarship For motivated nurses who are ready to take on the increasing challenges of today’s hospitals.	$500
WGU Future of Nursing Scholarship For motivated RNs who wish to advance their education and earn a BSN or MSN.	$2,000
WGU Single Parent Scholarship Scholarship For motivated single parents who wish to advance their education.	$4,000
WGU Teacher Education Achievement Scholarship For current teachers who wish to advance their education and broaden their skill set with a master’s degree in education.	$2,000
WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarships To help experienced IT or healthcare professionals attend college online to move into the high-demand field of health informatics.	$2,500

WGU Partner Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Valued up to
WGU Institutional Partner Fund For employees of WGU’s partner institutions who wish to advance their education in the business, education, information technology, or healthcare fields.	$2,000
WGU NEA Academy Partner Scholarships For NEA Academy members who wish to attend college online to earn their teaching master’s degrees.	$2,400
WGU – National Urban League Scholarship Fund For individuals affiliated with the National Urban League and African Americans reach their goal of finishing a college degree.	$5,000
WGU Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship For motivated Phi Theta Kappa members with an associate's degree who wish to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.	$2,000
Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Scholarship For ANPD members looking to earn a WGU online bachelor’s degree or master's degree in nursing or healthcare.	$2,000
WGU Healthcare Partners Fund For employees of WGU’s partner hospitals and healthcare organizations who wish to advance their education to become educators, managers, and leaders in vital healthcare fields.	$2,500

Scholarships from External Sources

Current and incoming WGU students are also occasionally eligible to apply for third-party scholarships offered by corporations and foundations. As WGU becomes aware of these opportunities, they will be listed here.

Click here to learn more about third-party scholarship opportunities.