TEACH-LEAD San Diego is San Diego Unified's "grow your own" educator pipeline program dedicated to supporting individuals to become teachers and leaders in our schools and community.
To capitalize on this local initiative, WGU is proud to announce a $5,000 education scholarship committed to supporting the recruiting and selecting efforts to, nurture and maintain diverse individuals desiring to become educators and leaders in our school system.
The WGU TEACH-LEAD San Diego Teacher Pathway Scholarship was designed to aid in eliminating the barriers that may be holding future educators back from pursuing their goals, and helping individuals begin their journey towards a new career in education.
Employees of SDUSD will be eligible to apply for scholarships offered through the WGU TEACH-LEAD San Diego Teacher Pathway Scholarship. Scholarships are valued at up to $5,000.00. Recipients will receive $1,250.00 tuition credit each term, renewable for up to (4) terms based on satisfactory academic progress.
To confirm scholarship eligibility, please fill out the form below.
Scholarship details:
Scholarship valued up to:
$5,000
This scholarship amount will be up to $1,250 given every term for up to four terms.
Interested in this scholarship? The first step is to confirm your eligibility at the bottom of this page, then apply for admission.
Deadline for application:
9/15/22
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.
Other scholarships available:
15+
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of numerous corporations and foundations, plus special federal government appropriations, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Degrees and programs eligible for this scholarship
Bachelor’s and Master's degree programs:
Scholarship policies
Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU, and current competency, plus other considerations.
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the WGU Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship that is funded or administered through WGU during their degree program. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and employees of SDUSD. To confirm eligibility for this scholarship, please fill out the form below.
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
3 Steps to Apply For WGU Scholarships
Now that you've looked at scholarship requirements and found one to apply for, here are the steps to apply.
1. Complete the admissions application.
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.
Apply to WGU2. Complete the general scholarship 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.
General Scholarship Application3. Log in to the scholarship portal and apply.
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 by logging into the Scholarship Portal. These additional applications need to be submitted within 5 days of submitting the general application.
Common Questions About Scholarships
How do you select scholarship recipients?
It depends upon the scholarship. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
- Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
- Answers you give on the scholarship application
- An interview with a scholarship specialist
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other tests. We encourage you to apply.
When will I find out if I’m selected?
WGU evaluates scholarship applications on a continual basis because we start new students in their programs every month. Often we are able to make an award decision within 8–10 weeks of receiving your application. In most cases, you will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An Enrollment Counselor can help explain the process.
Do I get the scholarship all at once?
No. Scholarship awards are divided into a set amount per term. This amount is credited against your tuition due for each term. The details are explained in the description for each scholarship.
Can I also apply for financial aid?
Yes. You probably should apply for federal financial aid, too. Scholarship awards will only cover a portion of your school expenses, and financial aid can help pay for the rest. You can apply for financial aid while you are waiting for a decision about your scholarship application. It will not hurt your chances to win a scholarship. Click here to learn more about or apply for financial aid.
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.
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 all students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans.
Confirm Eligibility with SDUSD
Fill out the form below to confirm your eligibility for this scholarship with SDUSD. After receiving confirmation of your eligibility, you will need to apply for admission. After you have received admission notice, you are then free to apply for this scholarship.