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.
For Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) members who are looking to add a bachelor’s or master’s degree to their résumé, WGU offers an exclusive opportunity: apply for a scholarship worth up to $2,500 toward WGU’s already low tuition.
WGU is an online, nonprofit, accredited university that offers more than 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, IT, healthcare, and K–12 education—including a B.S. Business Administration – Human Resource Management program and M.S. Human Resource Management program that have been recognized by SHRM as fully aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
WGU’s programs are built to be flexible and to fit the lives of busy working adults. In most cases, you’ll complete courses on your schedule, with 24/7 online access to learning materials and the ability to take tests as soon as you know the material. And the results speak for themselves: In a 2023 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 $30,300.
Return on Your Investment
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2023 Harris Poll Survey of 1,655 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship (valued up to):
$2,500
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $625 per term, renewable up to four terms.
Interested in this scholarship? The first step is to apply for admission.
Deadline (per 2024-25 aid year):
6/30/25
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 receive 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.
