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.
Nursing is a career centered in caring. Each May during Nurses Week, WGU celebrates nurses for sharing their talents, energy, and compassion with their patients, families, colleagues, and communities. In fact, we think a week isn’t nearly enough.
Now through July 31, we invite nurses who want to earn a bachelor's or master's nursing degree to apply for the Nurse Appreciation Scholarship, valued at up to $4,000.
WGU’s CCNE-accredited* BSN and MSN programs are the perfect fit for the unpredictable and demanding schedules of working nurses.
- Flexibility: With 24/7 online access, you can complete your coursework and take tests whenever and wherever fits your schedule.
- Progress at your own pace: Our competency-based programs measure knowledge, not time spent in class. As soon as you’ve mastered the material, you can pass your assessment and move ahead.
- Low, flat-rate tuition: WGU’s average annual bachelor’s degree tuition is 48% of the national average reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.** Because our tuition is billed per term rather than per credit, if you graduate early, you can save money as well as time.
*The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master's degree programs in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at WGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
**WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 44% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2022. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
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):
CLOSED
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.
