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WGU – National Urban League Scholarship Fund

WGU is pleased to offer the WGU – National Urban League Scholarships. These scholarships, valued up to $5,000 each, are designed to help individuals affiliated with the National Urban League and African Americans reach their goal of finishing a college degree.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

Be an employee, member, or client of the National Urban League or one of its affiliates, or be of African American ethnicity.
Describe their personal affiliation with the National Urban League.
Complete an application for admission and be officially admitted to WGU.
Submit official transcripts showing completion of an associate’s degree or passing at least 60 credits of college-level coursework.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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, 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 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 sign a WGU Scholarship Agreement before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility.

Scholarship Value: $5,000 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term, renewable for up to five terms.

For most programs, tuition for a six-month term is $2,890, less the $1,000 per term scholarship.

Eligible Programs

Bachelor’s degree programs:

WGU Teachers College
College of Business
College of Information Technology
College of Health Professions

Master’s degree programs:

WGU Teachers College
College of Business
College of Information Technology
College of Health Professions

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 Unsubsidized Student Loans are available to most students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans. Click here to learn more about financial aid.

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.

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