Provided by Western Governors University (WGU) in partnership with the Greater Texas Foundation
Scholarship for residents of select West Texas counties attending WGU; valued up to $5,000 per student and credited at $1,250 per term, renewable up to five terms. Applicants must apply for admission to WGU and then apply for scholarships via the MyWGU portal.
Award amount
$5,000
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.
Be a new WGU student
Reside in one of the following Texas counties: Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Ector, El Paso, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Irion, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler
Pursuing an eligible Bachelor's degree program
Apply for admission and be provisionally accepted to WGU
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
Must meet WGU On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility
Complete the scholarship application within the eligibility window (90 days before to 30 days after degree start date)
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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