Back to School Scholarship

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

Up to $6,000 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 they can focus on achieving their dreams without worrying about how they will afford them.

About the Scholarship

A new school year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh 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 $6,000 award annually*!

* Assumes 12 courses annually.

How It Works

The Back to School Scholarship will award 150 NU students a $500-per-course scholarship, which averages $6,000 annually.

If you’re:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree
  • Beginning courses between August 5, 2024, and November 25, 2024
  • 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.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2024.

Apply Now

To begin the application process, click here. All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and award decisions 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, 2024, and begin your program by November 25, 2024.
  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