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WGU Texas Scholarships Hispanic Achievers Scholarship

Scholarships Title: WGU Texas — Hispanic Achievers Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $2,000 maximum

About the Scholarships

WGU Texas is proud to announce the WGU Hispanic Achievers Scholarship Program. These scholarships, each valued at up to $2,000, are designed for members of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Texas who would like to return to college to complete a bachelor’s or master's degree.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

·             Complete an application for admission and be officially admitted to WGU Texas.

·             Submit official transcripts showing completion of an associate’s degree or passing at least 60 credits of college-level coursework. Proof of a bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the master’s degree programs.

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

·             Be a member of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce or Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.

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

·             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 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 during their degree program. Recipients must be U.S. citizens.

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

Bachelor’s degree programs:

·         Teachers College

·         College of Business

·         College of Information Technology

·         College of Health Professions

Master's degree programs:

·         Teachers College

·         College of Business

·         College of Information Technology

·         College of Health Professions

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.

Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission. APPLY NOW FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship application deadline: October 31, 2013

Read more information from the Original posting by following the link below;

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