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ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s 11th Anniversary in Missouri Scholarship

This year marks ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s 11th anniversary in Missouri. What better way to celebrate than to offer Missourians the opportunity to apply for a special scholarship worth up to $10,000!

Former Governor Jay Nixon established ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ in Missouri on February 15, 2013. At the time, fewer than 500 Missourians were enrolled in a Western Governors University degree program. At the end of 2023, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ had 3,959 enrolled students in Missouri – and 7,633 Missourians have earned a ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ degree!

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ is Missouri’s only fully online, competency-based university and offers more than 80 accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, K-12 education, and health professions, including nursing. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ in Missouri is a state-based subsidiary of Western Governors University, a nationally recognized, accredited, nonprofit, and open to all qualified Missouri residents. It’s designed to fit the busy lives – and often tight budgets – of working adult students.

This is a competitive scholarship, and recipients will be awarded up to $2,500 toward their ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ tuition each six-month term for up to four terms.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship (valued up to): 

$10,000

This scholarship will be awarded at the rate of $2,500 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms for a total amount of $10,000. 
Interested in this scholarship?
The first step is to apply for admission.

Deadline (per 2024-25 aid year): 

12/31/24

Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission. 
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal. 

Additional Opportunities: 

80+

This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.

  • This is for new students or returning graduates pursuing an eligible degree program (either Bachelor's or Master's) at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.
  • Scholarship recipients must reside in the state of Missouri.
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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, and current competency, plus other considerations.

Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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.

Get Started in Two Simple Steps

Step 1: Apply for Admission

To be considered for ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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 MyºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.

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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ scholarships.

Common Questions About Scholarships

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. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ employees and family members who are eligible for the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ employee discount are not eligible for ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ scholarships.

An eligible student can receive one ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ scholarship award per degree. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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  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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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.

ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.

When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s school code.

Code: 033394

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.Â