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With back-to-school season in full swing, WGU Missouri has announced it will award scholarships to new students who want to make earning a college degree a reality. The Back to School Scholarships are valued at up to $2,500 each and will be available for those pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the university’s 60-plus degree programs in information technology, business, K-12 teacher education and health professions, including nursing. Students can apply for the scholarship online at www.wgu.edu/B2S through Dec. 31, 2022. 

Each Back to School Scholarship will be applied at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms. Though multiple scholarships will be awarded, this is a competitive program, and scholarships will be granted based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations.  

“Going back to school as a busy adult can be a challenging prospect for many, but earning a college degree and gaining skills needed to succeed in the workforce can have a positive impact on a person’s life and career,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of WGU Missouri. “At WGU, we are committed to student success and are proud to be able to offer this scholarship to help ease the financial burden for students who are interested in furthering their education, while providing an affordable, accelerated pathway to a high-quality, career-boosting bachelor’s or master’s degree.” 

Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, WGU Missouri’s competency-based education model allows students to take advantage of their knowledge and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. Students complete their programs by studying on schedules that fit their lives, advancing as soon as they demonstrated that they have mastered the subject matter. WGU faculty members work one-on-one with students as mentors, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction. While WGU Missouri’s degree programs are rigorous and challenging, competency-based learning makes it possible for students to accelerate their progress, saving both time and money. 

For more information about WGU Missouri or available scholarships, visit Missouri.wgu.edu.  

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 60 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 issouri.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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Western Governors University (WGU) today announced it has awarded grant funding to K-12 teachers across the state to fund their innovative classroom projects that foster learning in new, unique ways. The grants are made possible through WGU’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative, and a total of eight classroom projects were selected for funding. 

The grants will go a long way toward making several K-12 classrooms a more engaging environment for students when they return to school this fall. Projects set to receive funding include the following:  

• A new set of novels to meet the needs of the student population at Brougham Elementary School in Olathe;  
• Materials to build wooden catapults for a classroom simulation on trajectory by force at North Lawn Elementary School in Neodesha;  
• Self-care and relaxation items to create a calming environment for students at Heller Elementary School in Neodesha;   

• A variety of diverse books to help build out the classroom library at Southwest Elementary School in Pratt;  
• New ESL curriculum resources at Haysville West Middle School in Haysville, which will help students with limited English ability learn vocabulary and life skills necessary to communicate effectively with others;  
• A 3-Dmed EnjoystichTM premium laparoscopic trainer at the Center for Advanced Professional Studies in Overland Park;  
• Flexible seating and storage at Piper Prairie Elementary in Piper USD 203; and  
• Alphabet Sound Teaching Tubs at Welborn Elementary School in the Kansas City, Kansas Public School (KCKPS) District, which will allow students to identify and sort a variety of adorable miniature objects, play memory games and build vocabulary skills.   

Teachers often spend their own savings to cover the costs of classroom projects that create an impactful learning experience for students. To thank them for their tireless efforts, WGU issued a call in March for K-12 teachers to submit their project ideas on the university’s website by April 17 for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.  

“We enjoyed reading about all the amazing projects our teachers have planned and are excited we can bring so many to life through our ‘Fund My Classroom’ initiative,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “These past few years have been challenging for teachers as they were forced to navigate diverse styles of teaching to best lead students on their education journey. This initiative is an opportunity for WGU to celebrate deserving teachers, who go above and beyond to educate our students, by providing them with funding they can use to further enhance learning both in and out of the classroom.” 

WGU’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative launched in Missouri in 2019 and was expanded to include select counties in Kansas in 2020. Last year was the first year the initiative was made available to teachers across the entire state of Kansas. The nonprofit, fully online university selected more than 80 innovative classroom projects across Kansas, Missouri and Illinois to receive funding this year. Most grants were awarded during Teacher Appreciation Week, which ran May 2-6. 

To learn more about the “Fund My Classroom” initiative and the work WGU is doing to help teachers advance their careers, visit www.wgu.edu.  
    

About WGU  

Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 131,000 students nationwide and has more than 277,000 graduates. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 25 years, the university has become a leading influence in the development of innovative workforce-focused approaches to education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at wgu.edu.   

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For more information, contact: 

Merisa Ashbaugh  

(314)436-9090 

merisa@hausergrouppr.com

Western Governors University (WGU) recently announced it has awarded more than $23,200 in grant funding to teachers across the state to fund their innovative classroom projects that foster learning in new, unique ways. The grants are made possible through WGU’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative, and a total of 27 classroom projects were selected for funding. 

The grants will go a long way toward making several K-12 classrooms a more engaging environment for students when they return to school this fall. Projects set to receive funding include an HP inkjet printer, service agreement and supplies to run a classroom business at Proviso East High School in Maywood; materials to create a calming classroom environment to meet students’ growing needs in social emotional learning at Highland Primary School in Highland; materials to create a makerspace for fourth-grade students at Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron to explore their passions and interests; a classroom set of hands-on science kits at Nauvoo-Colusa Jr. High School in Nauvoo; several new copies of graphic novels for students to read in literature circles at Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln; a set of wireless Go Direct® Temperature Probes to replace the current glass alcohol thermometers at Joliet Central High School in Joliet; and materials to create a “Little Free Library” at McKinley Elementary School in Bellwood. 

Teachers often spend their own savings to cover the costs of classroom projects that create an impactful learning experience for students. To thank them for their tireless efforts, WGU issued a call in March for K-12 teachers to submit their project ideas on the university’s website by April 17 for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.  

“We enjoyed reading about all the amazing projects our teachers have planned and are excited we can bring so many to life through our ‘Fund My Classroom’ initiative,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “These past few years have been challenging for teachers as they were forced to navigate diverse styles of teaching to best lead students on their education journey. This initiative is an opportunity for WGU to celebrate deserving teachers, who go above and beyond to educate our students, by providing them with funding they can use to further enhance learning both in and out of the classroom.” 

WGU’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative was launched in Missouri in 2019. Last year was the first year the grant initiative was available to teachers across the entire state of Illinois, where WGU awarded $20,000 in grant funding to 12 innovative classroom projects. This year, the nonprofit, fully online university sorted through more than 80 nominations for classroom projects and selected 27 for funding. Most grants were awarded during Teacher Appreciation Week, which ran May 2-6. 

To learn more about the “Fund My Classroom” initiative and the work WGU is doing to help teachers advance their careers, visit www.wgu.edu.
    

About WGU  

Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 131,000 students nationwide and has more than 277,000 graduates. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 25 years, the university has become a leading influence in the development of innovative workforce-focused approaches to education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at wgu.edu.   

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For more information, contact: 

Merisa Ashbaugh  

(314)436-9090 

merisa@hausergrouppr.com

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