To show appreciation for teachers who have been working tirelessly to educate area children amid staff shortages and a changing education landscape and to attract prospective teachers to the profession, WGU Missouri today announced the launch of its annual WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship. The scholarship is designed for current and aspiring teachers who are looking to further their education by earning an AAQEP and CAEP-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree from the online, non-profit university’s top-ranked Teachers College, or are interested in completing one of the university’s post-baccalaureate or endorsement-preparation programs. New and returning students can apply online at wgu.edu/teacherappreciation.
The WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship is designed to assist aspiring teachers in obtaining the required credentials for a rewarding career as an educator and to help current teachers improve their skill set in the classroom or move into administration. Each scholarship is valued at up to $4,000 and will be applied at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term, for up to four consecutive terms.
“Teaching is among the most valued professions, and it is vital teachers receive the appreciation they deserve as they face ongoing challenges both in and out of the classroom,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of WGU Missouri. “We are offering this scholarship to thank our educators for their sacrifice and dedication to their profession, despite these challenges. With many school districts facing critical shortages, we hope this scholarship encourages teachers, paraprofessionals and anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher to feel empowered to further their education and advance their careers.”
WGU Missouri’s competency-based learning model provides students in the education profession with the flexibility to complete courses on their schedule, with 24/7 online access to learning materials and the ability to take tests as soon as they master the material. This competency-based approach allows students to use their prior experience and training to help them move quickly through material they already know and focus on what they still need to learn, allowing them to graduate faster and at a lower cost.
To learn more about WGU’s Teachers College and its academic programs, visit wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees.
About WGU Missouri
WGU Missouri is a competency-based, online university created to expand access to higher education for Missouri residents. The university offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. WGU Missouri faculty members serve as mentors, working one-on-one with students, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction.
Established in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Missouri is open to all qualified Missouri residents. The university is nonprofit and self-sustaining on flat-rate tuition of about $7,600 per year for most programs.
Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Nursing College programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE*), and the Health Informatics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). More information is available at Missouri.wgu.edu or by calling 855.948.8493.
*Western Governors University offers nursing programs that are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 5380, Washington DC 20036, 202-877-6791).
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For more information, contact:
Merisa Ashbaugh
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