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.
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You should get the most from your relationship with WGU. That's why we are constantly on the lookout for deals, discounts, and bargains that work to your benefit. If you’re aware of anything that should be added, please reach out to us and let us know.
Alumni Benefits
AICPA & CIMA
Human intelligence, finance, and data analytics-focused learning content brought to you by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), the global voice of the accounting and finance profession, founded by the American Institute of CPAs and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Dell Personal Computing Products
WGU Night Owls receive special pricing on Dell personal computing products available through the Dell University Program. Dell is offering discounts up to 10% more than are available to the general public.
To gain access to the special pricing, enter the Dell web site from this page.
AT&T Mobility Discount
WGU Night Owls are entitled to an 8% discount on AT&T Wireless rate plans.
You can also go in to any AT&T retail location provide the FAN # 3303707 for equipment and rate plans. Please note that you will need to show your WGU Student ID.
UWorld Efficient Learning: Microsoft Power BI
WGU has partnered with UWorld Efficient Learning to offer you a discount on Microsoft Power BI training. This self-paced course is designed to help you execute essential processes in Microsoft Power BI. While learning to complete a basic data analytics project from start to finish, you will also boost your practical data analysis skills—including building dashboards and exploring, extracting, cleaning, and restructuring data. By the end of this course, you will be able to effectively calculate information to use in your analysis.
BenefitHub
Enjoy discounts and cash back on hundreds of brands you already love. Shop and save on national deals, plus, earn cash back to spend on future purchases or just get paid! This benefit is exclusive, in a big way, so you'll have to login to unlock the program details. BenefitHub is a discount marketplace like no other! Find deals for daily purchases, weekly fun, and special occasions each month. Make your purchases count, and put money back in your pocket.
Shop for WGU Merchandise
Night Owls, get your gear!
We stock a big selection of WGU spirit items, with options for each college as well. Accessories and gifts are also offered - with new items brought on seasonally.
Order a Diploma Cover
Diploma covers are distributed at no charge to graduates who participate in a commencement ceremony. If you cannot attend a commencement ceremony, they are available at the WGU Online Store.
Order Diploma Copies
WGU graduates receive a complimentary diploma upon completion of the program. Additional 11" x 8.5" copies of your diploma are available for purchase through Paradigm, our diploma vendor.
Paradigm also offers 11” x 14” diplomas available for purchase after graduation. For more information and a link to the ordering site, please refer to the Graduation Application and Diploma Ordering student handbook article.
WGU Nursing Pins
WGU nursing pins are back and available to order! They are one inch wide and have a beautiful enamel finish. They are designed to represent WGU nursing graduates and honor the the dedication, kindness, and compassion they freely offer to those in need every day. Order yours today!
Jostens Class Jewelry
WGU grads receive special deals from Jostens. Celebrate your best moments, the late night study sessions, and your success with fine accessories from Jostens.
USA Diploma Frames
High-quality frames at an affordable price. Makes a great graduation or promotion gift, and showcases the value of your degree beautifully on a custom matte. Enter coupon code "WGU" for 20% off your entire order and FREE shipping!
Framing Success
Framing Success offers WGU graduates customized diploma and certificate frames.
Alumni Master's Scholarship
Scholarship Details
This is an exclusive scholarship available to WGU alums who are interested in pursuing a master's degree. For WGU grads who are considering pursuing another degree, now is the perfect time to apply and get started. Selected applicants will receive up to $2,500 toward their graduate degree.
Scholarship (valued up to):
$2,500
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms. Interested in this scholarship? The first step is to apply for admission.
Deadline (per 2024-25 aid year):
6/30/25
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 will be extended once the new aid year begins 7/1.
Additional Opportunities:
80+
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
- For new students or returning graduates pursuing an eligible Master's degree program
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.
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
B4 Women in Tech
WGU strives to eliminate barriers that stand between you and a quality education–which is why we've teamed up with the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition to launch B4 Women in Tech.
This program helps put an accredited and affordable IT degree within reach of Black, Latina, and Native American women wanting to build or grow tech-focused careers.
As a grad, you can network with and provide career guidance and professional support to a female student at WGU. In this volunteer role, you will serve as a bridge builder on the path to a fellow Night Owl's career success.
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
1 Returning WGU graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.
2 Completing a current aid year FAFSA is required if eligible to submit the FAFSA. If you are ineligible to receive federal aid via the FAFSA, you will still have opportunity to be considered for WGU scholarships.
Common Questions About 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 depends on 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. An Enrollment Counselor 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 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 the full 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.
Still have questions? More info can be found here:
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.
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 most students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list WGU’s school code.
Code: 033394
