Walden Grants and Scholarships
Discover Ways to Save on Your Degree
Dreaming of a brighter future? Walden offers grants and scholarships that can help lower your tuition costs and make your goals more attainable.
One exciting new way we’re supporting our students is the Walden Believe & Achieve Scholarship™. Available in select Walden master’s and bachelor’s programs and our Tempo Learning® format, this unique scholarship rewards your progress with special tuition savings. We believe in your potential—and we’re ready to support your journey.
Explore the tuition-saving options for our various online degree programs below.
For more information, contact an Enrollment Specialist at 1-866-492-5336 in the U.S. or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
View specific Believe & Achieve offer details, including eligibility requirements here.
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- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn one tuition-free course for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden bachelor’s program (excluding Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BS in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Social Work, and any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn one tuition-free course for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free courses.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free courses.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
- Overview
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionFor every four subscription periods paid for and completed, earn the next subscription period tuition-free.
Eligible students will receive a tuition-free subscription period (excluding technology and other applicable fees) after completing four subscription periods. The tuition reduction will be applied after the student has completed their fourth subscription period.
Completion of a subscription period requires a student to remain enrolled throughout the entire subscription period.
Tuition-free subscription periods do not count toward the number of completed subscription periods required to earn the next tuition-free period.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden program in the Tempo Learning® format on or after February 1, 2023.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact completed subscription periods.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free subscription periods.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.
Next Start Dates
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn five tuition-free credits for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn five tuition-free credits for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
Tuition-free savings for 10-credit field experience courses requires completing and passing six courses.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin the BS in Elementary Education or Bachelor of Social Work on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn five tuition-free credits for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free credits.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free credits.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
Next Start Dates
Transfer Credits
Up to 105 Credits- Overview
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionFor every four subscription periods paid for and completed, earn the next subscription period tuition-free.
Eligible students will receive a tuition-free subscription period (excluding technology and other applicable fees) after completing four subscription periods. The tuition reduction will be applied after the student has completed their fourth subscription period.
Completion of a subscription period requires a student to remain enrolled throughout the entire subscription period.
Tuition-free subscription periods do not count toward the number of completed subscription periods required to earn the next tuition-free period.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden program in the Tempo Learning® format on or after February 1, 2023.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact completed subscription periods.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free subscription periods.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn one tuition-free course for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden bachelor’s program (excluding Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BS in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Social Work, and any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn one tuition-free course for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free courses.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free courses.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
- OverviewNew! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.See more detailsDescription
Tuition reductions are not retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply towards books, materials and other supplies or fees needed for a course. Students are responsible for other non-tuition costs, including but not limited to university and program and custom-related fees and taxes. Any tuition reduction will end with any change or completion of current program or Start Date. Subsequent tuition reductions will be based upon what is being offered at that time. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.
Next Start Dates
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn one tuition-free course for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden bachelor’s program (excluding Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BS in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Social Work, and any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn one tuition-free course for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free courses.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free courses.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
Next Start Dates
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn one tuition-free course for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden bachelor’s program (excluding Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BS in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Social Work, and any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn one tuition-free course for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free courses.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free courses.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
- Overview
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionFor every four subscription periods paid for and completed, earn the next subscription period tuition-free.
Eligible students will receive a tuition-free subscription period (excluding technology and other applicable fees) after completing four subscription periods. The tuition reduction will be applied after the student has completed their fourth subscription period.
Completion of a subscription period requires a student to remain enrolled throughout the entire subscription period.
Tuition-free subscription periods do not count toward the number of completed subscription periods required to earn the next tuition-free period.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden program in the Tempo Learning® format on or after February 1, 2023.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact completed subscription periods.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free subscription periods.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.
Next Start Dates
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn five tuition-free credits for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden. The more you progress, the more you save. Plus, receive a $2,700 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive a $2,700 tuition grant at the beginning of the program. Earn five tuition-free credits for every three 5-credit courses completed and passed at Walden. Receive one tuition-free credit when you start your program.
The tuition grant is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. The grant funds will be applied up to $450 per term for six consecutive terms. The 2,700 grant is only available for the first six consecutive terms of enrollment. Any unused portion due to a break in attendance will be forfeited.
Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses in the student’s eligible program. Students will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student only has three or fewer paid courses remaining before they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.
Tuition-free savings for 10-credit field experience courses requires completing and passing six courses.
The one tuition-free credit can only be applied to the course HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in the Technological World.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin the BS in Elementary Education or Bachelor of Social Work on or after January 08, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will continue to earn five tuition-free credits for every three courses they complete and pass as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact earned tuition-free credits.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free credits.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% military reduction or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions or reductions for U.S.-based partner organizations may not be combined with this offer.
Next Start Dates
Accreditation
CSWE AccreditedTransfer Credits
Up to 130 Credits- Overview
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionFor every four subscription periods paid for and completed, earn the next subscription period tuition-free.
Eligible students will receive a tuition-free subscription period (excluding technology and other applicable fees) after completing four subscription periods. The tuition reduction will be applied after the student has completed their fourth subscription period.
Completion of a subscription period requires a student to remain enrolled throughout the entire subscription period.
Tuition-free subscription periods do not count toward the number of completed subscription periods required to earn the next tuition-free period.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin a Walden program in the Tempo Learning® format on or after February 1, 2023.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact completed subscription periods.
- Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free subscription periods.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.
- Overview
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start your BSN now and receive your last two courses tuition-free as a reward for making strides in your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
See more detailsDescriptionReceive two tuition-free courses.
Tuition-free courses are applied at the end of the program.
Initial Eligibility
- New or readmitted students who begin Walden’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (excluding the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 8, 2024.
Continuing Eligibility
- Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.
Application Requirements
- Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
Application Deadline
- See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or other offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.
Next Start Dates
Accreditation
CCNE AccreditedTransfer Credits
Up to 135 CreditsDiscount Policy Changes
Please note the following discount policy changes for:
- Students who are starting a new program on August 28, 2023, or later.
- Students who have been inactive for more than a year and need to go through the enrollment process again and start on August 28, 2023, or later.
- Continuing students who change their program to one starting on August 28, 2023, or later.
If your academic program and start date allow for Walden awarded tuition discounts to be combined; Flat-rate tuition reductions like first course free, grant disbursements and scholarship disbursements will reduce tuition first, followed by percentage tuition reductions by value (highest to lowest). This does not apply to the program fee.
View specific offer details including eligibility requirements here
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