WGU Launches Scholarship for Adults Going Back to School In Fall

In celebration of back-to-school season, Western Governors University (WGU) has announced it will award $50,000 in scholarships to help make earning a college degree a reality for busy adults who wish to further their education. Each Back to School Scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 and is open to new students interested in earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the university’s 60+ degree programs in IT, business, K-12 teacher education and healthcare professions, including nursing. Students can apply online at www.wgu.edu/B2S through Sept. 30.

The scholarships will be applied at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms. Though multiple scholarships will be awarded, this is a competitive program, and scholarships will be granted based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations.

“While going back to school can be a challenging prospect for many, we are committed to student success and proud to be able to offer this scholarship to help ease the financial burden for those making the leap to go back to school this fall,” said Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “WGU offers an affordable, flexible degree path for individuals working fulltime and raising families, who also have what it takes to be successful students – even if it’s been years or decades since they last opened a textbook.”

Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, WGU’s competency-based education model allows students to take advantage of their knowledge and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. Students complete their programs by studying on schedules that fit their lives, advancing as soon as they demonstrated that they have mastered subject matter. WGU faculty members work one-on-one with students as mentors, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction. While WGU’s degree programs are rigorous and challenging, competency-based learning makes it possible for students to accelerate their progress, saving both time and money.
For more information about WGU or available scholarships, visit wgu.edu.

About WGU

Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 133,000 students nationwide and has more than 240,000 graduates. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 24 years, the university has become a leading influence in the development of innovative workforce-focused approaches to education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.