College Scholarships | Scholarship Opportunities Online | WGU (2024)

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Great news! Through the generosity of numerous corporations and foundations, plus our own suite of scholarships, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.

Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities. It’s part of our investment in the future of our students.

Featured Scholarships

Back to School Scholarship Application Deadline: December 15th, 2024 View Scholarship
Learn Where you Live Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 View Scholarship
Military Appreciation Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 View Scholarship

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

Complete Scholarship Application

1 Returning WGU graduates should complete theReturning Graduate Application.

2 Completing a current aid year FAFSA is required if eligible to submit theFAFSA.If you are ineligible to receive federal aid via the FAFSA, you will still have opportunity to be considered for WGU scholarships.

Grants & Scholarships

  1. General Scholarships

  2. Partner Scholarships

  3. Health & Nursing Scholarships

  4. Business Scholarships

  5. IT Scholarships

  6. Education Scholarships

  7. Military Scholarships

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For motivated executive assistants, secretaries, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals ready to pursue a degree at WGU.

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This is an exclusive scholarship available to WGU alums who are interested in pursuing a master's degree.

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The thought of going back to school and earning your degree can feel daunting. But WGU is here to help you conquer your future with a respected, affordable degree.

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For EMTs, police, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, and their spouses.

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Forindividuals who are ready to ramp up their careers, show what they have to offer, and take the lead in their chosen field.

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Forstudents who want to pursue an education at WGU and learn where they live. Scholarship applicants must live in a rural area of the U.S. as is designated by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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For the child or spouse of a WGU grad who desires to experience their ownWGU journey.

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Master your future with a master's degree from WGU.

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A scholarship to provide a device, internet access, and a webcam to students who might not otherwise has internet access.

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Multiple grants will be awarded to individuals who do not have access to traditional state and federal funding–such as Pell Grants and students loans.

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Forrural residents who want to complete their college education but were previously unable to because they lacked access to internet service.

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A scholarship for readmission students who are determined to finish their WGU degree.

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For adult learners who are facing significant financial barriers in pursuing a WGU degree.

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ForDenver Public Schools (DPS) paraprofessionals who want to pursue a WGU degree that leads to teacher licensure.

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WGU has partnered with the Corporation for National and Community Service to help AmeriCorps alumni finish a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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WGU is pleased to offer theBYUPathway to WGU Scholarshipto BYU-Pathway students who have completed PathwayConnect and currently employed staff members.

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There are20 City of New York Police Department Scholarshipsavailable, so apply today for a chance to get yours!

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WGU is pleased to offer the WGU Collaborative Agreement Scholarship to new students or returning graduates. These scholarships, each valued up to $2,500, are designed for employees of WGU’s partner collaboratives that are seeking to advance their education in any of WGU’s four colleges.

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For graduates and staff of WGU partner community colleges looking to earn a WGU bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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For WGU students affiliated with one of our community outreach partners that are seeking to obtain a Bachelor's degree in any of WGU's four colleges.

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For financial members of the nine historically Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).

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WGU is pleased to offer theEastern Gateway Community College Transfer Scholarship.

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For employees of WGU’s partner institutions who wish to advance their education in the business, education, information technology, or healthcare fields.

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JetBlue crewmembers work hard to help others get to their next destination. JetBlue and WGU want to help crewmembers get to their next educational destination, with the help of theJetBlue Scholars Fund Scholarship.

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For employees and members of WGU’s partner institutions who wish to advance their education in the business, education, information technology, or healthcare fields.

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The National Society for Leadership and Success WGU Chapter Student Scholarship Fund is offering awards worth $500 for one term to individuals who are exemplifying leadership and equity, inclusion and diversity in their communities and beyond.

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Formotivated Phi Theta Kappa members with an associate's degree who wish to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

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ForRed Cross employees and volunteers who are new WGU students that want to earn a WGU bachelor's or master's degree.

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For members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. who are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at WGU.

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WGU is proud to offer theWGU Union Plus Scholarshipto Union Members, and their families, who are in good standing with qualifying AFL-CIO unions.

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WGU is pleased to offer theChanging Lives through Healthcare Scholarship. These scholarships, each valued at up to $2,500, are for students enrolled in select bachelor's and master's programs from WGU's Leavitt School of Health.

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ForCleveland Clinic employees to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in Health & Nursing.

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Through the generosity of theDaVita Giving Foundation, WGU is offering scholarships to help remove financial barriers and support Leavitt School of Health prelicensure nursing students in Start Early, a program co-created by DaVita Kidney Care and WGU to help increase nursing degree completion nationwide.

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Through the generosity of the DaVita Giving Foundation, WGU is offering scholarships to help remove financial barriers and support Leavitt School of Health nursing students. TheDaVita Nursing Clinical Support Scholarshipis a program co-created by DaVita Kidney Care and WGU to help increase nursing degree completion nationwide.

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Through the generosity of the DaVita Giving Foundation, WGU is offering scholarships to help remove financial barriers and support Leavitt School of Health prelicensure nursing students. TheDaVita Prelicensure Nursing Clinical Support Scholarshipis a program co-created by DaVita Kidney Care and WGU to help increase nursing degree completion nationwide.

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For new students or returning graduates enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program from WGU’s Leavitt School of Health.

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Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare across America. To mark the launch of WGU's newly redesigned RN-to-BSN program,and to expand access to nursing education, we're celebrating the care shown by nurses across the USA with a special, limited-time scholarship opportunity.

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The Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen Scholarship Fund was created to provide financial support to brand new nurses, clinical providers, and nursing educators entering the field.

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For new MSN or health leadership students at WGU who display the spirit and commitment to leadership exemplified by Linda Knodel.

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In honor ofMargaret McClure, a champion of the value of higher education in nursing, this scholarship is offered to students whohave demonstrated activism or innovation in nursing that improves patient outcomes.

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As part of our partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, Western Governors University is proud to offer theHealthcare Heroes Scholarship.

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Foremployees of WGU’s partner hospitals and healthcare organizations who wish to advance their education to become educators, managers, and leaders in vital healthcare fields.

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A donor-funded scholarship that will support students pursuing a Business degree at WGU.

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ForCleveland Clinic employees to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in Business.

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ForSociety for Human Resource Management (SHRM) members who are looking to add a bachelor’s or master’s degree to their résumé.

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Western Governors University is pleased to announce theSpeed of Business Scholarship(worth up to $3,000) that can be applied toward any of WGU's School of Business degree programs.

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For Black, Latina, and Native American (BLNA) women wanting to build or grow tech-focused careers.

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ForCleveland Clinic employees to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in IT.

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Gain the skills and credentials you need to build a strong career in cybersecurity with a bachelor's or master's degree from WGU.

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For students earning or advancing their careers in Information Technology.

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WGU is helping you take the first step in achieving your goal with theWGU Celebrates IT Scholarship.

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For aspiring teachers, this scholarship can be applied toward any of WGU’s Teachers College degree programs leading to teacher licensure.

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For eligible students who are pursuing either BAES or MEDETID degrees

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For paraprofessionals to help in overcoming some of the financial barriers that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams of becoming teachers. Scholarship recipients will receive$625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms, with an additional $2,500 stipend for the student teaching term.

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For the men and women who work in America’s K–12 schools and districts who desire to earn a WGU bachelor's or master's degree.

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Forprospective teachers who want to earn their teacher certification and current educators ready to advance their careers.

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For active-duty military, designed to help fill the gap between tuition assistance benefit amounts and WGU's tuition.

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For members of Gold Star Families who desire to earn a WGU degree.

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WGU offers active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their spouses an opportunity to advance their education.

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For spouses of active duty military personnel, veterans, guard, and reservists.

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Common Questions About Scholarships

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.

An eligible student can receive one WGU scholarship award per degree.In the event that a student qualifies for multiple WGU scholarships, the scholarship committee will consider each opportunity and will then select which one to award (if any).

It dependson the specific criteria for the scholarship fund. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:

  • Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
  • The quality of your scholarship application responses
  • Financial need is also a strong consideration for most of our scholarship funds

Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other academic history. We encourage you to apply.

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 6-8 weeks of receiving your application. You will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. AnEnrollment Counselorcan help explain the process.

No. New and returning student 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.

Yes, you should also apply for federal financial aid by filling out a FAFSA. Most scholarships at WGU require a FAFSA on file unless you are not eligible to apply for federal aid. If awarded a scholarship, that amount will likely 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.Here is thefull information on financial aid.

WGU is partnering with Scholarship Universe (SU), a third-party scholarship aggregator, to help you identify and apply for scholarships based on information included in your SU profile. The information you enter into the SU platform will be governed by ScholarshipUniverse's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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State Scholarships

  1. Arizona Scholarships

  2. Colorado Scholarships

  3. Idaho Scholarships

  4. Missouri Scholarships

  5. Montana Scholarships

  6. Nebraska Scholarships

  7. North Carolina Scholarships

  8. Ohio Scholarships

  9. Texas Scholarships

  10. Utah Scholarships

  11. Washington Scholarships

  12. Wyoming Scholarships

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WGU ARIZONA PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Arizona who want to further their education at WGU.

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WGU COLORADO ROY ROMER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Colorado who want to further their education at WGU.

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WGU IDAHO PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Idaho who want to further their education at WGU.

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WGU’s 11thAnniversary in Missouri Scholarship ($10,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

This year marks WGU’s 11thanniversary in Missouri. What better way to celebrate than to offer Missourians the opportunity to apply for a special scholarship.

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MONTANA PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Montana who want to further their education at WGU.

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WGU NEBRASKA PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Nebraska who want to further their education at WGU.

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Scholarships specific to this state are currently unavailable, but please check other active scholarships from the list above. Thank you!

CLEVELAND CLINIC CAREGIVER SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 12/31/24

For Cleveland Clinic employees to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in a health, business, or information technology program.

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FINISH TO GO FURTHER WITH WGU TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

To help more students reach their goal of finishing a college degree.

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WGU TEXAS TRAILBLAZER SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

WGU Texas is proud to announce theTexas Trailblazer Scholarshipin honor of the 8,000+ Texans that made the decision to complete a college degree.

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RURAL WEST TEXAS ONLINE ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP (Varies)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

As part of a generous gift of grant funding through the Greater Texas Foundation for rural west Texas students at WGU, we are pleased to offer theOnline Access Scholarshipto students who reside in qualifying counties.

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WGU WEST TEXAS TRAILBLAZERS SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

WGU has partnered with the Greater Texas Foundation to offer theWest Texas Trailblazers Scholarship, valued at up to $5,000.

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WGU UTAH PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Fornew students or returning graduates residing in the state of Utah who want to further their education at WGU.

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Pathway to Become a Teacher Scholarship ($5,000)

Application Deadline: 6/30/25

For new students or returning graduates the opportunity to further their education at WGU.

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WGU WASHINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Forgraduates from a community college in Washington who wish to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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Scholarships specific to this state are currently unavailable, but please check other active scholarships from the list above. Thank you!

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.

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Students who complete their education online typically qualify for the same financial aid as on-campus students, plus additional online-specific scholarships and grants.

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Before you apply for scholarships online, students should always take steps to make sure the award is legit. By researching the organization and individual award, applicants can be sure they are not falling victim to a scam and aren't wasting their time on applying for an award that doesn't exist.

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Other ways to find unclaimed scholarships include asking your specific college or university what they offer, using the library's recommendation section, reaching out to businesses in your field of study, speaking to your high school counselor, and asking religious organizations if they offer scholarships.

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Try these free sources of information about scholarships:
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  • federal agencies.
  • your state grant agency.
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Will FAFSA cover online classes? ›

Online learners are eligible for the same financial aid options as traditional students, including federal financial aid. Accredited colleges and universities offer various types of financial aid for online students, ranging from loans to scholarships to grants.

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Many free online colleges exist in the USA. These schools are focused on making higher education accessible to students in their communities or even to international students. Some offer scholarships, grants, and tuition waivers, while others offer one or the other.

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Some colleges, especially private schools, automatically consider each applicant for a merit-based scholarship, which is awarded during the acceptance process. These types of scholarships are often the easiest to obtain, since they do not require a separate application.

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Some deadlines are as early as a year before college starts, so if you're in high school now, you should be researching and applying for scholarships during the summer between your junior and senior years.

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In conclusion, the Sallie Mae scholarship is a legitimate and reputable source of financial aid for students looking to pursue higher education.

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Are Scholarships.com scholarships legit? Absolutely. Scholarships.com's expert staff reviews and approves each scholarship offer submitted to our database. Each scholarship is investigated and we never allow a scholarship to be listed in our database unless we are confident the award is legitimate.

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