Provided by DaVita Giving Foundation (administered by WGU)
Scholarships funded by the DaVita Giving Foundation to support WGU Leavitt School of Health prelicensure nursing students in the Start Early program. Awards vary up to $5,000 total (up to $1,000 per term, renewable for up to 5 terms for new students). Applicants must apply for admission to WGU and then apply through the WGU scholarship portal. Eligible only to residents of specified states and to students in the Nursing (Prelicensure) B.S. program.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Time to apply
15–30 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Must be a prelicensure nursing student in WGU's Leavitt School of Health Start Early program
Enrolled in Nursing (Prelicensure) – B.S. program (available in select states)
Resident of one of: Texas, Florida, Utah, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
Must apply for admission and be provisionally accepted to WGU before applying
Must apply via the MyWGU scholarship portal (portal credentials required)
Eligible to apply 90 days before and up to 30 days after degree start date
FAFSA required if eligible to submit FAFSA
Must meet WGU On Time Progress requirements to maintain eligibility
Each student may only be awarded one WGU-funded scholarship during their degree program
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