54 Online College Scholarships

With online education growing in both prestige and popularity, more online schools are offering scholarships than ever before.

Check out these 54 scholarships from 10 of the most popular online schools. These schools are offering everything from $500 to full-rides, so don't miss out.

American InterContinental University   -  Capella University   -   City University   -  DeVry University   -   ITT Tech   -  Kaplan University   -   Strayer University   -  University of Phoenix   -   Walden University  -  Western Governors University

American InterContinental University

1. AIU Online Advantage Grant
This scholarship, worth $500 to $1,000, is for students who face extreme personal and/or financial hardships while pursuing a degree. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing at either AIU or at their previous institution.

2. AIU Career Education Scholarship Fund (CESF)
This scholarship, worth $500 to $2,000, is for full-time students currently attending or enrolled for a future start at AIU. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing at either AIU or their previous institution. Recipients will have been awarded all federal and state financial aid that they qualify for and still demonstrate financial need.

3. Working Woman Scholarship
This full-tuition scholarship is for women who wish to advance their career by pursuing an online degree program. To be eligible, applicants must have been employed in her current position for at least six months, must be working at least 20 hours a week, and must be in good standing with her employer.

4. AIU Online Lifelong Learning Grant
This $2,000 scholarship is for undergraduate alumni of AIU Online and Briarcliffe College. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree who have attended the qualifying session prior to the award disbursement.

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Capella University

5. Project Management and Business Analysis Scholarship
These $5,000 scholarships are for students majoring in information technology, organization and management, project management, information technology, and business specializing in project management who are enrolled in a PhD, MBA, MS, or BS program.

6. Information Assurance and Security Scholarship
This scholarship is for full-time undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who are majoring in a field related to computer and network security. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have completed at least 90 credits. Graduate applicants must have a 3.2 minimum GPA. To be eligible, applicants must obtain and maintain eligibility for security clearance and must not be employed by the Department of Defense. The award covers full tuition, books, expenses, and a $12,000 yearly stipend for undergraduate recipients and a $17,000 yearly stipend for graduate students.

7. Human Capital Management Scholarship
These $5,000 scholarships are for those majoring in one of the specializations of the human capital management field. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial need.

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City University

8. Laid Off Worker Scholarships
This scholarship is for residents of Washington with an associate's degree or bachelor's degree who are pursuing degrees in applied psychology, accounting, business, communications, general studies, information systems, marketing, management, information security, project management, technology management, or leadership. To be eligible, applicants must have been laid off in the last 180 days and work less than 20 hours per week. Recipients pursuing a bachelor’s degree will be awarded $10,800, and recipients pursuing a graduate degree will receive $3,000.

9. Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship
This scholarship is for U.S. citizens and residents who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Employees of City University of Seattle, the NFL or the Seattle Seahawks are ineligible. This scholarship covers tuition and books for an award of up to $15,000.

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DeVry University

10. Presidential Scholarship
This half-tuition scholarship is for high school graduates who have been recognized as a Dean’s scholarship winner. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 3.33 cumulative GPA, must have an ACT composite score of at least 24 or an SAT score of at least 1100, and must have graduated in the top 50% of their class.

11. Dean's Scholarship
This $1,500 per semester scholarship is for those who have enrolled at DeVry University within one year from graduation of high school or of receiving a GED. To be eligible, applicants must have an ACT composite score of at least 24 or an SAT score of at least 1100.

12. DeVry High School Scholarship
This $1,000 per semester scholarship is for high school graduates who have been nominated by a guidance counselor or principal. To be elible, applicants must have graduated within the top 50% of their class and have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 by the end of their junior year.

13. Cisco/CompTIA Scholarship
This $1,200 per semester scholarship is for those who have completed IT Essentials I or CCNA Semester I before entering DeVry University, and for those who have received a Certificate of Completion from Cisco or CompTIA, CCNET certification, CCDA certification, CCNP certification, CCDP certification, CCIE certification, or CompTIA A+ certification. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a degree in the fields of biomedical engineering technology, computer engineering technology, computer information systems, electronics and computer technology, electronics engineering technology, game and simulation programming, health information technology, network and communications management, network systems administration, or web graphic design.

14. Banco Popular Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,000 per semester, is for high school seniors who have a Banco Popular account. To be eligible, applicants must be living in Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York or Florida and must plan to attend the Chicago, IL, Irving, TX, North Brunswick, NJ, Long Island City, NY, or Miramar, FL campuses. Applicants must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 by the end of their junior year. Recipients will be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the community relating their community service, volunteerism and leadership skills.

15. FIRST Scholar ½ Tuition Scholarship
This half-tuition scholarship is for high school seniors who have participated in an FTC or FRC FIRST Robotics competitions within the 2008-2009 academic year. To be eligible, applicants must have an ACT composite score of at least 24 or an SAT combined score of at least 1100.

16. FIRST Robotics Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,500 per semester, is for high school seniors who have participated in an FTC or FRC FIRST Robotics competitions within the 2008-2009 academic year. To be eligible, applicants must have an ACT composite score of at least 19 or an SAT combined score of at least 900.

17. Banco Popular Adult Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,000 per semester, is for adults who have an account with Banco Popular. To be eligible, applicants must be living in Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York or Florida and attending the Chicago, IL, Irving, TX, North Brunswick, NJ, Long Island City, NY, or Miramar, FL campus. Applicants must be at least 19 years old as of December 31, 2008 and must fall within the FAFSA expected family contribution range of $0 to $5,000, thus demonstrating exceptional financial need.

18. Employment Gap Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,000 per semester, is for those who have lost their job within the past year. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and must attend at least two classes per session.

19. Transfer Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,00 per semester, is for those who have earned an associate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited two-year college. To be eligible, applicants must start DeVry University within one year of their college graduation date, and must have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.

20. Cisco/CompTIA Scholarship
The scholarship is open to all accredited two-year college graduates who have successfully completed IT Essentials I or CCNA Semester I before entering DeVry University. To be eligible, applicants must have received a certificate of completion from Cisco or CompTIA, CCNET certification, CCDA certification, CCNP certification, CCDP certification, CCIE certification, or CompTIA A+ certification. Applicants must have started with DeVry University within one year of their college graduation.

21. Educator Fellopwship
This scholarship is for administrators, faculty and administrative staff employed full-time at an elementary, middle, junior, or high school, or an accredited college or university. This scholarship pays for 40% of the recipient’s tuition.

22. AMVETS Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $1,000 per semester, is for veterans, and their immediate family members, of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard. To be eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Those who are receiving 100% tuition reimbursement, and those who are employees or family members of employees of AMVETS National Headquarters or DeVry University are ineligible.

23. Veteran's Appreciation Grant
This scholarship, worth $500 per semester, is for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are attending DeVry University full-time. Active duty, guard, and reserve members, as well as their spouses, who are eligible to receive the military tuition rate are ineligible for this scholarship. Recipients attending school part-time will receive a prorated grant.

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ITT Technical Institute

24. Military Scholarship
This scholarship is for first-time students who are active and former members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and military reserves. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a master’s, bachelor’s, or associate’s degree at an ITT Technical Institute. Recipients receive a 10% reduction of their tuition.

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Kaplan

25. Kaplan University Sucess Scholarship
This scholarship is for first-time students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Kaplan University, and for transfer students who have earned at least 30 semester hours of college credit at a regionally or nationally accredited institution. To be eligible, applicants must have attended college within the last three years, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and must take a minimum of two courses per term. The scholarship is worth $200 per course per quarter, not to exceed $3,000.

26. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
This scholarship is for PTK members who are first-time enrollees pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Kaplan University. Recipients must take a minimum of two courses per term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for continued eligibility. This scholarship is worth $200 per course per quarter, not to exceed $3,000.

27. Kaplan University Criminal Justice Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $200 per course per quarter, is for first-time enrollees in a certificate or degree program offered through Kaplan University. To be eligible, students must have at least one year of full-time experience working in the criminal justice field. Applicants must take a minimum of two courses per term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for continued eligibility.

28. Kaplan University Accelerated Scholars Award
This scholarship is for students who have completed at least one term of study at Kaplan University and attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0. For continued eligibility, the recipient must take 15 or more credits per term and maintain a GPA of 3.0. This award provides a tuition credit equal to 25% off one course worth five or six credits.

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Strayer University

29. The Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for high school seniors who have been accepted into one of Strayer University’s programs, and for college students who are in good standing with the University. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. residents with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must be pursuing an undergraduate degree. Recipients will be chosen based on demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. The award amount is not specified.

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University of Phoenix

30. First Chance® Scholarship Program
This full-tuition scholarship is for members, alumni, and parents of members and alumni of one of the university’s non-profit partners. Those who are already attending the University of Phoenix are ineligible.

31. Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program
This full-tuition scholarship is for families of seriously injured workers who are pursuing an undergraduate or a master’s degree at the University of Phoenix.

32. Paying It Forward® Scholarship Program
This full-tuition scholarship is for those pursuing an undergraduate degree who have been nominated by a University of Phoenix graduate.

33. University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship
These $4,000 scholarships are for active duty members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as their families. The funds will be distributed as a non-cash credit to the recipients’ school account.

34. University of Phoenix Asia/Pacific Military Scholarship Program
These $4,000 scholarships are for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are serving in the Asia/Pacific region. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a master of business administration or a master of education degree at a University of Phoenix campus in the Asia/Pacific region.

35. University of Phoenix Goodwill Scholarship Program
These full-tuition scholarships are for those who have been the recipients of Goodwill services who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Phoenix, both online and on campus.

36. University of Phoenix LULAC Scholarship Program
These full-tuition scholarships are for those pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree at the University of Phoenix. Applicants who enroll before award of the scholarship are ineligible, as are employees, or their family members, of Apollo Group, Inc., University of Phoenix, Western International University, Institute for Professional Development or any other subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc.

37. University of Phoenix Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Nursing Scholarship
These full-tuition scholarships are for nurses pursuing advanced degrees at the University of Phoenix. One scholarship is reserved for a student pursuing a masters of science in nursing/health care education.

38. University of Phoenix Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program
These full-tuition scholarships are for residents of Northern California. To be eligible, applicants must not be employees or a family member of an employee of Apollo Group, Inc., University of Phoenix, Western International University, the Institute for Professional Development or any other subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc. Recipients must not be enrolled in the university prior to receiving the award. One scholarship is reserved for a student in an associate’s degree program, and one is reserved for a student in a bachelor’s degree program.

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Walden University

39. Commitment to Social Change Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is for residents of Washington state who are pursuing a master’s degree at City University in Seattle. To be eligible, applicants must have been laid off within 180 days of their scholarship application.
40. Dave Palmer Military Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for visually impaired students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of rehabilitation or education of people who are blind or visually impaired.
41. Laureate International Universities Network Graduate Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is for full-time graduate students who are visually impaired. To be eligible, students must demonstrate economic need.
42. National Public Service Scholarship
This scholarship, worth up to $30,000, is for college juniors who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in a field relating to public service. As a condition of the award, recipients must work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of their graduate degree.
43. Presidential Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is for full-time graduate students who are visually impaired. To be eligible, students must demonstrate economic need.
44. Teacher of the Year Recipient Scholarship
This scholarship, worth up to $30,000, is for college juniors who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in a field relating to public service. As a condition of the award, recipients must work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of their graduate degree.

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Western Governors University

45. WGU Nursing Partners Scholarship Fund
These $3000 scholarships are for full-time employees of WGU’s partner hospitals and healthcare organizations. To be eligible, applicants must have an unencumbered RN license and an associate’s degree, bachelor of science degree, or diploma in nursing.

46. WGU Excellence in Health Informatics Scholarships
This $2,500 scholarship is for IT and healthcare professionals who are pursuing a bachelor of science degree in health informatics. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be officially admitted to WGU and interview with a WGU scholarship counselor prior to the award decision.

47. WGU Aspiring Principals Scholarships
This $2,000 scholarship is for licensed teachers pursuing a master of science in educational leadership. To be eligible, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree and have a valid teaching license.

48. American Express Excellence in Education Scholarships
These $5,000 scholarships are for teachers living in the Utah counties of Tooele and San Juan who are pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership, mathematics education, science education, special education, English language learning, teaching mathematics, and teaching science. To be eligible, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or DETC-accredited institution.

49. WGU Economic Turnaround Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is for unemployed workers who lost their job within the past year. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be able to complete a bachelor’s or graduate degree in less than two years. Recipients will be able to demonstrate how a degree will help them become more employable.

50. WGU Scholarships for Rural Mathematics and Science Educators
This $7,500 scholarship is for those who live in a rural community and want to teach mathematics or science, and for those who are currently teaching in rural areas and want to pursue a master’s degree in mathematics or science education.

51. WGU Scholarships for Urban Mathematics and Science Educators
This $3,000 scholarship is for those who live in an urban community and want to teach mathematics or science, and for those who are currently teaching in urban areas and want to pursue a master’s degree in mathematics or science education.

52. Hispanic Scholarship Fund
This $5,000 scholarship is reserved for students of Hispanic heritage who are currently attending or will be attending WGU. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Current WGU students must have earned 100% satisfactory academic progress, and transfer students must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

53. WGU Community College Excellence Scholarship
This $2,000 scholarship is for students with an associate’s degree, or candidates for an associate’s degree, from a member of the WGU Community College Partnership Program. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a degree in information technology, business, teacher education, or healthcare.

54. WGU Military Scholarships
WGU has several military scholarships, with award amounts ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. There are scholarships for Army JROTC Instructors, members of the Reserves or the National Guard, spouses of military personnel, those who have been injured during duty, and those wanting to become teachers.

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