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.
In honor of the sacrifice our nation's first responders and their families make, we are proud to offer the First Responders Scholarship to EMTs, police, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, and their spouses. This scholarship, worth up to $4,000, can be applied to any of WGU's bachelor's or master's degree programs in business, IT, K–12 education, or healthcare.
WGU offers online, accredited degree programs, built to be flexible so they fit the lives of busy, working adults . You can complete most coursework any time or place that works for you. And because our programs are competency-based, you can finish most courses as quickly as you master the required material. WGU students are able to get their education in a way that works for them, and leads to greater success in their careers.
The results speak for themselves: In a recent Harris Poll survey, WGU graduates reported an average increase in income of $22,200 within two years of graduation, compared with their pre-enrollment salary. Within four years of graduation, the average income increase for WGU grads was $29,200.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship (valued up to):
$4,000
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms.
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
Still have questions? More info can be found here:
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.
