State-endorsed nonprofit Western Governors University Tennessee has announced it is awarding ten $10,000 scholarships to Tennesseans during the first quarter of 2015 as part of its new “Tenn-K” Scholarship program.
At WGU, where tuition is $3,000 for a six-month term, the Tenn-K scholarships will cover more than 80 percent of tuition for most programs.
“WGU Tennessee was founded to set the gold standard for affordable, quality online education customized to the busy lives of working adults,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, WGU Tennessee chancellor. “The ‘Tenn-K’ Scholarship — in both its size and its name — reflects our commitment to helping more working adults in our state ‘go the distance’ and complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2015.”
The scholarship is the first of its kind for WGU.
Tenn-K Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s academic record, readiness for online study, and demonstrated financial need, as well as other considerations.
The application deadline is April 30, 2015.
To learn more about the scholarship, visit tennessee.wgu.edu/TennK or call (855) 948-8495.
Launched by Gov. Bill Haslam in July 2013 as part of his “Drive to 55” initiative, WGU Tennessee is an online, accredited, nonprofit university aimed at expanding Tennesseans’ access to higher education.
Established to meet the needs of working adults who wish to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree and advance their careers, WGU Tennessee was created through a partnership between the state of Tennessee and nationally recognized Western Governors University. WGU Tennessee is ideal for busy adults with family and job responsibilities.
WGU Tennessee offers accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education, and health professions, including nursing.
