Scholarships

This scholarship is offered to new students who want to improve their life with a degree and who have contributed to advancing positive social change in the lives of others in their community.

Master’s Degree Scholarships
Award: Twenty $10,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Any Walden University Master’s degree program

This scholarship is offered to new students who want to learn the skills to advance in their careers and have contributed to advancing positive social change in the lives of others in their community.

Post Master’s/Doctoral Degree Scholarships
Award: Twenty $12,500 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Any Walden University Post-Master’s or Doctoral degree program

This scholarship is offered to new students who want to add to their creditability and influence within their field and have contributed to advancing positive social change in the lives of others in their community.

Walden International Scholarships
Award: Twenty $10,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Any Walden University Master’s or Doctoral degree program

This scholarship is offered to new students who are non-U.S. citizens, have a non-U.S. resident address, and who have contributed to advancing positive social change in the lives of others in their community.

Walden Undergraduate Completion Scholarships
Award: Twenty $5,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Any Walden University Bachelor’s degree program

This scholarship is offered to currently enrolled and active undergraduate adult learners who have contributed to advancing positive social change in the lives of others in their community.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership:

Ann “Tunky” Riley Excellence in K–12 Education Scholarships
Award: Four $25,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Post-Master’s, and Doctoral programs in K-12 education

This scholarship is offered to new students who have contributed significantly to their students, colleagues, and learning communities enrolling in a Walden K–12 educator degree program.

Teacher of the Year Recipient Scholarship
Award: Full Tuition Scholarship

Since 2008, Walden University has recognized and honored State Teachers of the Year by offering each of these outstanding educators a full tuition scholarship when they enroll in one of the many education programs offered by Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

College of Health Sciences:

Advancing Public Health Excellence (APEX) Scholarships
Award: One full-tuition and two $10,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Master of Public Health

This scholarship is offered to new students who have played a key role in promoting positive change by helping to save lives and money through a specific activity in their community.

Nursing Excellence Scholarships
Award: One full-tuition and two $10,000 scholarships for each of the programs
Eligible Programs: PhD in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

This scholarship is offered to new students who are registered nurses and are making a positive difference in the lives of their patients, their organizations, and the future of nursing.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences:

Barbara Solomon Scholarships for Social Work
Award: Up to two full-tuition, two $5,000 and two $10,000 scholarships
Eligible Programs: Master’s and Doctoral programs in social work

This scholarship is offered to new students who want to advance positive social change through a proven commitment to helping the underserved.

College of Management and Technology:

Todd Benson Scholarship for Leadership in Business and Management
Award: One full-tuition scholarship
Eligible Programs: Bachelor’s programs in management and technology

This scholarship is offered to new students enrolling in an undergraduate program within the College of Management and Technology and have contributed to advancing positive social change.