Provided by WGU
WGU Opportunity Grant: a $10,000 grant (credited $2,500 per six-month term) to help underserved, Pell-ineligible potential undergraduate students (Bachelor's only) afford a WGU bachelor's degree. Renewable for up to three additional six-month terms; applicants must apply for admission and then apply via the WGU scholarship portal.
Award amount
$10,000
Number of awards
50 awards available
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.
New students pursuing an eligible degree program (Bachelor's only)
Must be ineligible to access FAFSA funding and provide a verified explanation of lack of access
Must apply for admission and be provisionally accepted as a WGU student before applying for this grant
Eligible to apply for scholarships 90 days before and up to 30 days after your degree start date
Must meet the university's On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility
Each student can only be awarded one grant or scholarship that is funded or administered through WGU 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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