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 Nurse Educators Scholarship
For registered nurses (RNs) who desire to earn their master’s degree and become effective, qualified nurse educators.
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$2,000
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WGU Future Business Leaders Scholarship
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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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 Information Technology Professionals Scholarship
For IT professionals who want to earn their online IT degree and additional IT certifications to better their careers.
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$3,000
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WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarship
For experienced IT or healthcare professionals who wish to move into the health informatics field.
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$2,500
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WGU Information Security and Assurance Professionals Scholarship
For information security and assurance professionals who want to earn their master’s degree in information security and assurance.
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$2,000
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WGU Mathematics and Science Educators Scholarship
For aspiring and current mathematics and science educators attend college online to earn their degree (and initial teaching certification) to teach mathematics or science.
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$4,000
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WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarship
Designed to help aspiring school principals attend college online to move into the positions of school principal, vice principal, or associate principal.
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$2,000
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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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WGU Community College Faculty and Staff Scholarship
For faculty and staff at WGU Community College Partnership membership institutions who wish to earn a bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate, or master’s degree.
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$2,000
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WGU Ivy Tech Partner Scholarship
For Ivy Tech Community College graduates looking to earn a WGU online bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, teacher education, or healthcare.
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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.
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.
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.
