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Back-to-School Scholarship

Apply for our needs-based scholarship and unlock the door to your dreams*

*Up to $5,000 awarded annually.

Set Yourself up for Success

At National University, we believe higher education should be accessible to everyone who dreams of creating a better future. Our Back-to-School Scholarship provides qualified students with an alternative path to affordability so you can focus on achieving your dreams without worrying about how you will afford them.

About the Scholarship

A new school year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh new start. If you feel like earning a degree is financially difficult, our Back-to-School Scholarship can help provide the support you need to secure your future.

Apply for the Back-to-School Scholarship today and help turn your passion into possibilities — up to a $5,000 award annually!

How It Works

The NU Back-to-School Scholarship will award 150 NU students with a $500-per-course scholarship, which averages $5,000 annually.

If you’re:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
  • Beginning courses between September 4, 2023 and November 20, 2023.
  • A current student with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for bachelor’s programs, 3.0 for master’s or doctoral programs
  • Demonstrating a financial need as determined by the FAFSA and Back-to-School Scholarship application

National University’s Back-to-School Scholarship can offer the additional support you need to make this new school year the most successful one yet.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2023.

Apply Now

To begin the application process, click here. All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and award decision will be communicated directly to each learner.

View Complete Terms and Conditions.

Steps to Follow
  1. Apply for the Back-to-School Scholarship using the form below. Submit your scholarship submission form by October 31, 2023 and begin your program between September 4, 2023 and November 20, 2023.
  2. Apply to National University

“I had an opportunity of a lifetime to get my Master’s paid for and a stipend. You won’t know unless you try.”

– Vania R.


Start Your Application Today