Provided by Western Governors University (WGU)
WGU Become a Teacher Scholarship: worth up to $5,000 toward WGU Teachers College degree programs leading to teacher licensure. Credited at $750 per six-month term (renewable for up to four terms) plus a $2,000 stipend for the student-teaching term. Applicants must apply for admission to WGU and then apply for scholarships via the MyWGU Scholarship 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.
Must apply for admission and be provisionally accepted as a WGU student
Enrolled in or applying to bachelor's or master's programs that lead to a teaching license (WGU Teachers College)
Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens
Eligible students may apply for scholarships 90 days before and up to 30 days after their degree start date
FAFSA must be on file if eligible to submit federal aid
Must meet WGU's On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility
Each student may receive only one WGU-funded 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
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