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WGU Healthcare Partners Fund

WGU is pleased to offer the WGU Healthcare Partners Fund for employees of partner institutions. These scholarships, each valued up to $2,500, are designed 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.

Who the Scholarship is for

This scholarship is for:

Employees of partner healthcare organizations who wish to broaden their education, expand their responsibilities, or move into nurse education or management.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be an employee of the following organizations:

Cedars-Sinai Hospital
Tenet Healthcare
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
Catholic Healthcare Initiatives
Universal Health Services
Kaiser Permanente
Health Management Associates

Other requirements:

Complete an application for admission to WGU.
Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be officially admitted to WGU.
Submit a letter of recommendation from the employee’s supervisor.
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, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU, and current competency, plus other considerations.

NOTE: This scholarship is designed for new WGU students only. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program. WGU employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $2,500 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms.

Eligible Programs

Bachelor’s degree programs:
College of Business
College of Information Technology
College of Health Professions

Master’s degree programs:
College of Business
College of Information Technology
College of Health Professions

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 On Time 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: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.

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.