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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's bachelor's or master's degree programs in business, IT, K–12 education, or healthcare.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø grads was $30,300.
$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.
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.Â
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.Â
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø during their degree program. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
To be considered for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student1. Please complete the admissions application and work with your Enrollment Counselor to move through the admissions process.
To access the scholarship application, you will need your My91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates should complete the .
2 Completing a current aid year FAFSA is required if eligible to submit the . If you are ineligible to receive federal aid via the FAFSA, you will still have opportunity to be considered for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships.
Most scholarships are for new students and returning graduates (unless otherwise noted). Eligible students beginning a new degree program must complete the scholarship application 90 days before and up to 30 days after the program start date. Current students who are at least 30 days past their program start date may apply for funding they are eligible for at any time after their first term is completed at www.wgu.edu/scholarshipapplication. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø employees and family members who are eligible for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø employee discount are not eligible for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships.
An eligible student beginning a new degree program may receive one 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded scholarship award. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple 91³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships, the scholarship committee will consider each opportunity and select which scholarship to award (if any). Current students who are at least 30 days past their program start date may apply for additional 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded scholarships by completing an application at www.wgu.edu/scholarshipapplication. Students can learn more about 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's scholarship policies at: .
It depends on the specific criteria for the scholarship fund. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other academic history. We encourage you to apply.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 3-5 weeks of receiving your application. You will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An  can 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 the full information on financial aid.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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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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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s school code.
Code: 033394
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.Â
