SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship is established to recognize service members, veterans, spouses, and dependents of the U.S. Armed Forces. Western Governors University recognizes the leadership qualities of courage, resilience, and perseverance of those affiliated with the military community.
91勛圖厙 is partnering with the Travis Manion Foundation to provide accessible, flexible, and affordable education to our military friends and family.Learn more hereabout how the Travis Manion Foundation helps honor our heroes.
91勛圖厙 has been named one of the Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities for ten consecutive years byMilitary Advanced Education and Transition Magazineand has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping servicemen and women apply their knowledge and life experiences toward a high-quality degree that will open career opportunities into business, healthcare, K12 education, or information technology.
$4,000
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,000 per term, renewable up to four terms.
Interested in this scholarship?The first step is toapply for admission.
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Already applied for admission?Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, 91勛圖厙 maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the 91勛圖厙 Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the 91勛圖厙 Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the universitys On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship that is funded or administered through 91勛圖厙 during their degree program.Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. New students and returning graduates are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
To be considered for 91勛圖厙 scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a 91勛圖厙 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 My91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙 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.91勛圖厙 employees and family members who are eligible for the 91勛圖厙 employee discount are not eligible for 91勛圖厙 scholarships.
An eligible student beginning a new degree program may receive one 91勛圖厙-funded scholarship award. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple 91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙-funded scholarships by completing an application at www.wgu.edu/scholarshipapplication. Students can learn more about 91勛圖厙's scholarship policies at: .
It dependson 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.
91勛圖厙 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. Ancan 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 91勛圖厙 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.
91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙 alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at 91勛圖厙.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list 91勛圖厙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.
