Scholarships Overview

A diverse range of scholarships

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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.)

Scholarship Name Valued up to

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.

$3,000

WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarships
For experienced IT or healthcare professionals who wish to move into the high-demand field of health informatics.

$2,500

WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarships
Designed to help aspiring school principals attend college online to earn their principal licensure.

$2,000

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 master’s degree to enhance their skills and opportunities for employment.

$7,500

AARP Foundation-WGU Educational Assistance Program
For busy adults who want to earn their degree and improve their education and opportunities for employment.

$5,000

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.

$7,500

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.

$3,000

WGU-AAE Scholarships
For currently working K-12 teachers who wish to enter education leadership or who are interested in boosting their expertise.

$5,000

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.

$2,000

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.

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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.

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