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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 non-tuition expenses related to completing clinical experiences will be a custom amount and will vary by student.
VARIES
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.
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.
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.
To be considered for any WGU scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a WGU student.
Complete the admissions application and work with your enrollment counselor to move through the admissions process.
NOTE: Returning WGU graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.
The general application is required for all WGU scholarships, and lets us learn more about you and which scholarships you may be eligible for. To access the application, you will need your MyWGU student portal credentials, which will be sent to you shortly after Step 1.
NOTE: You are eligible to apply for scholarships within 90 days of starting a degree program, either before or after. You must complete the application within 90 days of your intended start date. *Students beginning on or after October 1, 2022 will have 90 days before starting a degree program and 30 days after starting a degree program to apply for scholarships.
Based on what you tell us in Step 2, we’ll let you know which scholarships you might be eligible for. Finish up by reviewing the recommended opportunities and completing the supplemental application for each scholarship you’d like to be considered for.
NOTE: These additional applications need to be submitted within 5 days of submitting the general application.
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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
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.
