Healthcare scholarship opportunity in United States, Grants and Scholarships,

WGU Texas Scholarships

Recipients must be U.S. citizens.

Scholarships Title: WGU Healthcare Partners Fund

Scholarship Value: $2,500 maximum

Background Information:

WGU Texas is pleased to offer the WGU Healthcare Partners Fund for employees of partner institutions. These scholarships, each valued up to $2,500, are designed for employees of WGU’s partner hospitals and healthcare organizations who wish to advance their education to become educators, managers, and leaders in vital healthcare fields.

Who the Scholarship is for

This scholarship is for:

    Employees of partner healthcare organizations who wish to broaden their education, expand their responsibilities, or move into nurse education or management.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be an employee of one of our partner healthcare organizations. Contact your Enrollment Counselor to determine your eligibility.

Other requirements:

·             Complete an application for admission.

·             Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.

·             Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

·             Be officially admitted to WGU Texas.

·             Submit a letter of recommendation from the employee’s supervisor.

·             Interview with a WGU Texas Scholarship Counselor prior to award decision.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU, and current competency, plus other considerations.

NOTE: This scholarship is designed for new WGU Texas students only. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program. WGU employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $2,500 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms.

Eligible Programs

·         Bachelor’s degree programs:

·         College of Business

·         College of Information Technology

·         College of Health Professions

Master’s degree programs:

·         College of Business

·         College of Information Technology

·         College of Health Professions

·         Scholarship Policies

Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to sign a WGU Texas Scholarship Agreement before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Recipients must be U.S. citizens.

Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.

http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/scholarships/healthcare_partners_overview

Teacher Education Achievement Scholarship opportunity,Scholarship/Grants,

WGU Texas Scholarships

Teacher Education

Scholarships Title: WGU Texas Teacher Education Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000 maximum

About the Scholarship:

WGU Texas is pleased to offer the Teacher Education Achievement Scholarship for licensed or aspiring teachers pursuing teaching degrees. These scholarships, each valued up to $2,000, are designed for those who wish to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

·             Complete an application for admission to WGU Texas.

·             Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.

·             Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

·             Complete an essay on "My Motivation for Earning a Degree."

·             Be officially admitted to WGU Texas.

·             Interview with a WGU Texas Scholarship Counselor prior to award decision.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU Texas, and current competency, plus other considerations.

NOTE: This scholarship is designed for new WGU Texas students only. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program. WGU employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Policies

Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the WGU Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship that is funded or administered through WGU Texas during their degree program. Recipients must be U.S. citizens.

If you would like to discuss the scholarship program or WGU Texas’ degrees before submitting an application for this scholarship, feel free to speak to an Enrollment Counselor toll-free at 1-877-214-7011.

Scholarship Value: $2,000 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $500 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms.

Eligible Programs

Online teacher licensure programs:

·             B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K–8)

·             B.A. Special Education (K–12)

·             B.A. Mathematics (5–9 or 5–12)

·             B.A. Science (Chemistry, 5–12)

·             B.A. Science (Physics, 5–12)

·             B.A. Science (Biological Science, 5–12)

·             Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Elementary Education (K–8)

·             Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Mathematics (5–9 or 5–12)

·             Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Science (5–9 or 5–12)

·             Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Social Science (5–12)

·             M.A. Teaching, Elementary Ed (K–8)

·             M.A. Teaching, Mathematics (5–9 or   5–12)

·             M.A. Teaching, Science (5–9 or 5–12)

·             M.A. Teaching, Social Science (5–12)

Online graduate programs for licensed teachers:

·             M.S. Curriculum and Instruction

·             M.S. Special Education (K-12)

·             M.S. Educational Leadership

·             M.A. English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (ELL/ESL) (PreK-12)

·             M.Ed. Instructional Design

·             M.Ed. Learning and Technology

·             M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)

·             M.A. Science Education (5-9)

·             M.A. Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12)

·             M.A. Science Education (Physics, 5-12)

·             M.A. Science Education (Biological Sciences, 5-12)

·             M.A. Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)

·             Endorsement Preparation Program, English Language Learning (PreK-12)

·             Endorsement Preparation Program, Educational Leadership

Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.

Scholarship Application Deadline: November 30, 2013

APPLY NOW FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

Read more information about the original posting by following the link below;

http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/scholarships/teacher_ed_achievement_overview

Information Technology Scholarship opportunity ,Scholarship/Grants

WGU Texas Scholarships

 Scholarships Title: Information Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000 maximum

About the Scholarships:

WGU Texas is pleased to offer the Go Further in Information Technology Scholarship. This scholarship, valued up to $2,000, is designed to help those with an associate’s degree and experience in the IT field earn a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

    Complete an application for admission.

    Submit official transcripts of all prior college work including record of an associate’s degree.

    Have IT career experience.

    Be officially admitted to WGU Texas.

    Be able to demonstrate financial need. Each applicant’s financial situation will be reviewed individually. This will require completion of the Free Application for Federal. Student Aid (FAFSA). (Preference will be given to those with modest income.)

    Interview with a WGU Texas Scholarship Counselor prior to award decision.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at WGU Texas, and current competency, plus other considerations.

NOTE: This scholarship is designed for new WGU Texas students only. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program. WGU employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $2,000 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $500 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms.

Tuition for a six-month term for most programs is $2,890, less the $500 per term scholarship.

Eligible Programs

College of Information Technology

·             B.S. Information Technology

·             B.S. Information Technology—Network Administration

·             B.S. Information Technology—Network Design and Management

·             B.S. Information Technology—Security

·             B.S. Information Technology—Software

·             B.S. Health Informatics

Scholarship Policies

Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to sign a WGU Texas Scholarship Agreement before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Recipients must be U.S. citizens.

Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2013

APPLY NOW FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

Read more information about this scholarship from the original  website by following the link below;

http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/scholarships/go_further_it_overview