April 16, 2025 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ
Fort Pierce, FL (April 16, 2025) – Accredited, online Western Governors University (WGU) and PÕ¾ÊÓƵ have strengthened their existing transfer partnership by introducing a new scholarship opportunity for PÕ¾ÊÓƵ graduates and employees.
The enhanced agreement, executed on March 31, 2025, introduces the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship, valued at $2,500. The scholarship is available to PÕ¾ÊÓƵ graduates and employees pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees through WGU’s online programs. Recipients will receive $625 per academic term for up to four terms, based on satisfactory academic performance. Tuition is around $4,000 per six-month term for most WGU bachelor’s degree programs.
In addition to the new scholarship, WGU will continue to waive application fees for all PÕ¾ÊÓƵ graduates and employees who enroll. The transfer articulation agreement between the institutions ensures that PÕ¾ÊÓƵ credits seamlessly transfer to WGU’s online degree programs.
“This scholarship opportunity represents a significant enhancement to our existing partnership with WGU,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of PÕ¾ÊÓƵ. “By reducing financial barriers, we are making it easier for our graduates and employees to advance their education and career prospects.”
“We’re excited to enhance our partnership with PÕ¾ÊÓƵ by offering this dedicated scholarship,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, Southeast Regional Vice President at WGU. “This financial support, combined with our existing transfer pathways, makes continuing education even more accessible and affordable for PÕ¾ÊÓƵ graduates and employees.”
“This enhanced partnership with WGU creates valuable educational pathways for our PÕ¾ÊÓƵ community,” said Calvin Williams, Associate Vice President of Advising and Career Services. “The Community College Partner Scholarship removes financial barriers and opens doors to advanced degrees, ultimately empowering our graduates and employees to achieve their professional goals while balancing their existing commitments.”
WGU’s online, competency-based education model allows students to advance through coursework as they demonstrate mastery of the material, making it an ideal option for working adults. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education, and health professions, including nursing. WGU has over 11,000 currently enrolled students in Florida and over 20,000 graduates in the state.
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About PÕ¾ÊÓƵ: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 120 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
About Western Governors University: Western Governors University, the nation’s leading nonprofit, online university, is transforming higher education to be more student-centric, affordable, accessible to all and relevant to the workforce. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, WGU operates in all 50 states and offers more than 80 programs in health, education, technology and business. WGU serves more than 188,936 students nationwide, with more than 372,000 alumni, and has awarded more than 419,000 degrees. Learn more at.
Media Contacts:
Kathleen Walter, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Public Information Office, kwalter1@irsc.edu
Glenn Gillen, Regional PR & Communications Manager, glenn.gillen@wgu.edu
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