Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships will be awarded based upon a candidate’s academic record, readiness for online study, and current competency, plus other considerations. See eligibility requirements below.

The scholarship is valued up to $1,500. The scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $300 per six-month term. Although WGU's competency-based model allows students to complete the requirements of a graduate program in less than two and a half years, the scholarship awards are based on a reasonable experience of five six-month terms to complete your program. Scholarship funds are provided through WGU and are a non-guaranteed supplement to the official Troops to Teachers stipend.

Eligibility Requirements

• Participant in official Troops To Teachers program
• Plan on becoming a licensed certified teacher.
• Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.
• Interview with a WGU Enrollment Counselor prior to the award decision.
• The scholarship recipient must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the tuition and refund policies. The student will also be required to sign a WGU Scholarship Agreement before these monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility.

Note: This is a new scholarship program. Students currently enrolled in WGU degree programs are not eligible.

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 the loans.

If you would like discuss the scholarship program or WGU's degrees before submitting an application for the scholarship, feel free to speak to an Enrollment Counselor toll-free at 1-866-225-5948.