First Responder Scholarship is offered by Western Governors University. Award amount: $4,000. Deadline: not posted. Eligibility summary: Available to EMTs, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, and their spouses. The scholarship can be applied to eligible WGU bachelor's or master's programs in business, IT, K-12 education, or healthcare.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Always confirm details on the official application page before applying.
WGU offers this scholarship to support first responders and their spouses in advancing their education. Awards are credited at $1,000 per six-month term and may be renewed up to four terms.
Available to EMTs, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, and their spouses. The scholarship can be applied to eligible WGU bachelor's or master's programs in business, IT, K-12 education, or healthcare.
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