Most scholarships are for new students and returning graduates (unless otherwise noted). Eligible students must complete the scholarship application 90 days before and up to 30 days after the program start date. Current students may apply for funding they are eligible for at any time after their first term is completed. WGU employees and family members who are eligible for the WGU employee discount are not eligible for WGU scholarships.
The Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen Scholarship Fund was created to provide financial support to brand new nurses entering the field, clinical providers and nursing educators. In addition to tuition support, the fund also offers current students in select programs with funding to assist with clinical expenses students may incur. This ground breaking funding will have a great impact on our nursing students at WGU.
Scholarship amounts will vary by student. For new students, there will be two tiers of support offered. Tier 1 support will be in the amount of $2,000 a term for up to 8 terms ($16,000 total). Tier 2 support will be in the amount of $1,000 a term for up to 8 terms ($8,000 total). Scholarship department will determine which students are eligible for each tier. Current student support for tuition and non-tuition expenses will be a custom amount and will vary by student.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship (valued up to):
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Scholarship amounts will vary but could be awarded up to $2,000 a term, renewable for up to 8 terms for new students. Students already in their program will be eligible for a custom amount based on their need at the time of application.
Interested in this scholarship? The first step is to apply for admission.
Deadline (per 2023-24 aid year):
6/30/24
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.
Additional Opportunities:
80+
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Get Started in Two Simple Steps
Step 1: Apply for Admission
To be considered for WGU scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a WGU student1. Please complete the admissions application and work with your Enrollment Counselor to move through the admissions process.
Step 2: Apply for Scholarships
To access the scholarship application, you will need your MyWGU student portal credentials, which will be sent to you after Step 1. You are eligible to apply for scholarships 90 days before and up to 30 days after your degree start date.2
1 Returning WGU graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.
2 Completing a current aid year FAFSA is required if eligible to submit the FAFSA. If you are ineligible to apply for federal aid via the FAFSA, you will still have opportunity to be considered for WGU scholarships.
Common Questions About Scholarships
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Thank You to Our Donors
Scholarship opportunities are made possible in part by the generous support of many companies, foundations, partner organizations, and individuals, including WGU alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at WGU.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list WGU’s school code.
Code: 033394
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 on financial need. Federal Direct Student Loans are available to most students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans.
