SCHOLARSHIPS
As part of our partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, Western Governors University is proud to offer the Healthcare Heroes Scholarship. Worth up to $5,000 toward tuition for any of Â鶹Դ´â€™s more than 60 degree programs, this scholarship puts a highly respected, résumé-boosting degree within reach for NYC Health + Hospitals employees, family members, and volunteers. This includes new students as well as NYC Health + Hospital employees currently enrolled at Â鶹Դ´. With transfer credits and the ability to accelerate progress, it’s sometimes possible for undergrad students to finish their degrees at Â鶹Դ´ in two years or less!
Â鶹Դ´â€™s degree 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 recent Harris Poll survey, Â鶹Դ´ graduates reported an average increase in income of $22,200 within two years of graduation, compared with salary pre-enrollment. Four years after graduation, the average increase was $30,300.
$5,000
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,250 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.
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, Â鶹Դ´ maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the Â鶹Դ´ Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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.
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of Â鶹Դ´ graduates.
100% of employers said that Â鶹Դ´ graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said Â鶹Դ´ graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of Â鶹Դ´ grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
To be considered for Â鶹Դ´ scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a Â鶹Դ´ 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 MyÂ鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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. Â鶹Դ´ employees and family members who are eligible for the Â鶹Դ´ employee discount are not eligible for Â鶹Դ´ scholarships.
An eligible student beginning a new degree program may receive one Â鶹Դ´-funded scholarship award. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´-funded scholarships by completing an application at www.wgu.edu/scholarshipapplication. Students can learn more about Â鶹Դ´'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.
Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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.
Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at Â鶹Դ´.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list Â鶹Դ´â€™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
