All employees enrolling with WGU must complete the scholarship application for scholarship consideration. Employees enrolling in the College of Business or College of Information Technology are eligible to receive $745 per term ($1,490 annually) when pursuing a bachelor's degree and $1,700 ($3,400 annually) when pursuing a master's degree, enhancing the tuition assistance that is generously offered through Cook employee benefits. Through this customized scholarship offering, eligible employees will be able to access degree programs at WGU with little out-of-pocket tuition cost.
Employees who receive this scholarship benefit will continue to receive this investment throughout their degree plan as long as they continue to meet On-Time Progress (OTP) requirement each term.
Scholarship details:
Annual value of scholarship:
$1,490+
Annual scholarships of up to $1,490 are available for bachelor’s degree students. Annual scholarships of up to $3,400 are available for master’s students.
Interested in this scholarship? The first step is to apply for admission.
Deadline for application:
6/30/21
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility requirements:
New and current WGU students employed with Cook Medical are eligible to apply at any time during their program.
Eligible degrees and programs for this scholarship
Bachelor's and master's degree programs:
Scholarship policies
Multiple scholarships will be awarded. 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.
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
3 steps to apply for WGU scholarships.
Now that you've looked at scholarship requirements and found one to apply for, here are the steps to apply.
1. Complete the admissions application.
To be considered for any WGU scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a WGU student. Complete the admissions application and work with your enrollment counselor to move through the admissions process. NOTE: Returning WGU graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.
Apply to WGU2. Complete the general scholarship application.
The general application is required for all WGU scholarships and lets us learn more about you and your educational and career goals. To access the application, you will need your MyWGU student portal credentials, which will be sent to you shortly after Step 1.
General scholarship application3. Log in to the scholarship portal and apply.
Based on what you tell us in Step 2, we’ll let you know which scholarships you might be eligible for. Finish up by reviewing the recommended opportunities and completing the supplemental application for each scholarship you’d like to be considered for by logging into the Scholarship Portal. These additional applications need to be submitted within 5 days of submitting the general application.
Common Questions About Scholarships
How do you select scholarship recipients?
It depends upon the scholarship. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
- Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
- Answers you give on the scholarship application
- An interview with a scholarship counselor
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other tests. We encourage you to apply.
When will I find out if I’m selected?
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 8–10 weeks of receiving your application. In most cases, you will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An Enrollment Counselor can help explain the process.
Do I get the scholarship all at once?
No. 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.
Can I also apply for financial aid?
Yes. You probably should apply for federal financial aid, too. Scholarship awards will 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. It will not hurt your chances to win a scholarship. Click here to learn more about or apply for financial aid.
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.
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 all students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans.