Provided by Western Governors University (WGU) and The Woody Williams Foundation
Scholarship for Gold Star spouses and children to help pay tuition at WGU. Award credited at $2,500 per term, renewable up to four terms (up to $10,000 total). Applicants must apply for admission to WGU before applying for the scholarship and must meet WGU scholarship policies and academic progress requirements.
Award amount
$2,500
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Applicant must be a Gold Star spouse or child
New students or returning graduates pursuing an eligible degree program (Bachelor's or Master's)
Must be provisionally accepted as a WGU student (apply for admission before applying for scholarships)
Must complete the scholarship application within the allowed window (90 days before and up to 30 days after degree start date)
Complete current aid-year FAFSA if eligible to submit the FAFSA (if eligible for federal aid)
Must read and agree to the WGU Student Handbook and the WGU Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies are distributed
Must meet the university's On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility
WGU employees and family members eligible for the WGU employee discount are not eligible for WGU scholarships
Each student can only be awarded one WGU-funded or -administered scholarship during their degree program
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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