A new year brings a fresh start—and a chance to finally put your goals front and center. If you’ve been considering higher education to help move your life forward, now’s the perfect time to make it happen.

To reinforce your education resolution, Western Governor’s University (WGU) is offering a special scholarship for which you may qualify. WGU’s “New Year Scholarship,” valued at up to $3,000. This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $750 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms. The first step? Apply for admission at https://www.wgu.edu. Apply by March 31, 2026.

With no set log-in times and the ability to progress as fast as you master the material, WGU offers 75+ career-relevant bachelor's and master's programs in business, IT, healthcare, and education.

In 2025, WGU awarded over $55 million in scholarships to eligible students across the country.