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Walden Grants and Scholarships


Take the next step toward advancing your education by exploring our tuition-saving options.
Take the next step toward advancing your education by exploring our tuition-saving options.

Walden Grants and Scholarships

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Your Goals, Within Reach

Dreaming of a brighter future? Walden offers grants and scholarships that can help lower your tuition costs and make your goals more attainable, for those who apply and qualify.

  • BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP™
  • WALDEN GRANTS
  • FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS

Discover Ways to Save on Your Degree

Dreaming of a brighter future? Walden offers grants and scholarships that can help lower your tuition costs and make your goals more attainable.

One exciting new way we’re supporting our students is the Walden Believe & Achieve Scholarship™. Available in select Walden master’s and bachelor’s programs and our Tempo Learning® format, this unique scholarship rewards your progress with special tuition savings. We believe in your potential—and we’re ready to support your journey.

Explore the tuition-saving options for our various online degree programs below.

For more information, contact an Enrollment Specialist at 1-866-492-5336 in the U.S. or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.

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View specific Believe & Achieve offer details, including eligibility requirements here.

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Walden University Grants and Scholarships

Uncover savings opportunities by exploring our database of scholarships and grants available to Walden students, for those who apply and qualify.

MS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice - Tempo
Multiple Learning Options Available Course-Based Tempo Learning®
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive your final two courses tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive two tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses.

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin an eligible master’s program (excluding any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 8, 2024.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

  • Overview

    New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    For every four subscription periods paid for and completed, earn the next subscription period tuition-free.

    Eligible students will receive a tuition-free subscription period (excluding technology and other applicable fees) after completing four subscription periods. The tuition reduction will be applied after the student has completed their fourth subscription period.

    Completion of a subscription period requires a student to remain enrolled throughout the entire subscription period.

    Tuition-free subscription periods do not count toward the number of completed subscription periods required to earn the next tuition-free period.

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin a Walden program in the Tempo Learning® format on or after February 1, 2023.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year. Changing enrollment between eligible programs does not impact completed subscription periods.
    • Students who want to return to the university more than a year after their withdrawal date, and who are eligible to return, will not maintain any previously earned tuition-free subscription periods.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024
Tempo Learning
06/03/2024

Transfer Credits

Up to 24 Credits
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling dual degree
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive up to 20 credits at the end of the program tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description
    • Receive six tuition-free courses.

      Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • COUN 6336D - Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response
    • COUN 6771D - Counseling Practicum
    • COUN 6782D - Counseling Internship I
    • COUN 6782E - Counseling Internship II
    • COUN 6700D - School Counseling Internship I
    • COUN 6701D - School Counseling Internship II
    • Initial Eligibility
    • New or readmitted students who begin the MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program on or after January 8, 2024.
    • Continuing Eligibility
    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.
    • Application Requirements
    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.
    • Selection Criteria
    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.
    • Application Deadline
    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.
    • NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated . Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe and Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024

Accreditation

CACREP Accredited

Transfer Credits

Up to 45 Credits
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive up to 14 credits at the end of the program tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive four tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • COUN 6336 - Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response
    • COUN 6771 - Counseling Practicum
    • COUN 6782A - Counseling Internship I
    • COUN 6782B - Counseling Internship II

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on or after January 8, 2024.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024

Accreditation

CACREP Accredited

Transfer Credits

Up to 45 Credits
Master of Social Work - Traditional, Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing, Master of Social Work (MSW) - Traditional Fast Track
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: MSW Traditional (1-2 Courses Per Term) - Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive up to 11 credits at the end of the program tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive three tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • SOCW 6070 - Supervision, Leadership, and Administration in Social Work Organizations
    • SOCW 6520 - Social Work Field Education III
    • SOCW 6530 - Social Work Field Education IV

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin the MSW Traditional or Fast Track program on or after January 8, 2024.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: MSW Advanced Standing (requires BSW) - Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive up to 6 credits at the end of the program tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive two tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • SOCW 6520 - Social Work Field Education III
    • SOCW 6530 - Social Work Field Education IV

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who being the MSW Advanced Standing program on or after February 1, 2023.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and not withdrawn more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your enrollment specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: MSW Traditional Fast Track (3+ Courses Per Term) - Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive up to 11 credits at the end of the program tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive two tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • SOCW 6520 - Social Work Field Education III
    • SOCW 6530 - Social Work Field Education IV

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who being the MSW Advanced Standing program on or after February 1, 2023.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and not withdrawn more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your enrollment specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024

Accreditation

CSWE Accredited

Transfer Credits

Up to 30 Credits
Master of Public Health
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive your final three courses tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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    Description

    Receive two tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the following courses:

    • PUBH 6213 – Public Health Grant Writing 
    • PUBH 6637 – Practicum: Field Experience in Public Health

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin the Master of Public Health on or after February 26, 2024.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024

Transfer Credits

Up to 30 Credits
Master of Public Administration
  • Overview

    New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now, stay on track to graduation, and receive your final two courses tuition-free. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

    See more details
    Description

    Receive two tuition-free courses.

    Tuition-free savings (excluding technology and other applicable fees) will be applied to the final courses.

    Initial Eligibility

    • New or readmitted students who begin an eligible master’s program (excluding any program in the Tempo Learning® format) on or after January 8, 2024.

    Continuing Eligibility

    • Students will remain eligible as long as they are enrolled in the eligible program and have not withdrawn for more than a year.

    Application Requirements

    • Walden University will review admission application materials and award the tuition savings to all eligible students.

    Selection Criteria

    • Eligible applicants accepted into an eligible degree program will be automatically awarded.

    Application Deadline

    • See your Enrollment Specialist for deadline information.

    NOTE: Offer is approved as an ongoing offer. Walden University reserves the right to change an offer at any time. This offer may only be combined with the 10% tuition reduction for U.S.-based partner organizations, 10% military reduction, or offers where indicated. Alumni tuition reductions may not be combined with this offer. The Believe & Achieve Scholarship cannot be combined with partner organization tuition reductions of greater than 10%.

Next Start Dates

Course Based
05/27/2024

Transfer Credits

Up to 24 Credits

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Grants and Scholarships FAQs

How does the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ work?

Walden University scholarships include our innovative Believe & Achieve Scholarship. With this opportunity, students receive tuition savings based on their individual program. Tuition savings are earned by students by either completing courses, by reaching a certain point in their program, or by completing subscription periods.

For eligible undergraduate and most master’s programs, these savings are applied to the end of the program. For Tempo Learning® program formats, savings are applied throughout the program.

How does the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ help students?

The Believe & Achieve Scholarship makes the cost of Walden’s eligible programs more manageable for students. It also helps drives student success by incentivizing retention and rewarding students’ progression.

What programs are eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™?

The Believe & Achieve Scholarship applies to all undergraduate programs, most master’s programs (MBA Fast Track excluded), and all programs offered in the Tempo Learning® format.

Who is eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™?

All new students (domestic and international) who enroll in an eligible program after February 1, 2023, are eligible and remain eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship unless they withdraw or step out for 12 months or more. Students on a Leave of Absence or who step out for fewer than 12 months will remain eligible. Students may also remain eligible based on other university-level policies, such as military deployment.

Students who were previously enrolled at Walden and return after 12 months or more will be eligible for the scholarship program as long it is in effect, but will lose any previously earned tuition-free courses.

If a student steps out for 12 months or more, they will be eligible for the tuition savings available at their new start date. If the Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available at that time, any previously completed courses will not count toward the earning of future tuition-free savings. The student will begin to earn tuition-free savings upon their new start date.

Active students who began their program before February 1, 2023, or have been withdrawn for fewer than 12 months are not eligible for the scholarship. However, they will receive the tuition savings applied to their account on their start date.

Why aren’t current students eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™?

Students eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship remain eligible to apply for federal student aid programs. The student’s annual federal student aid eligibility may be reduced in terms in which their tuition is reduced. Students can call 1-800-925-3368 to speak with Financial Services to learn how the Believe & Achieve Scholarship may help them reduce their need for federal student loans.

Do students need to apply for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship™?

No. All eligible students automatically receive the Believe & Achieve Scholarship, unless they select a different tuition savings offer that cannot be combined with the scholarship.

Does a student’s GPA impact their eligibility?

A student’s incoming GPA or GPA during their program does not impact their eligibility for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship.

What happens if a student fails a course?

The Walden University Student Handbook identifies all requirements for passing or repeating a course and remains the guideline for all students.

For impacts to the Believe & Achieve Scholarship:

  • Undergraduate programs (except BSN and Tempo Learning® format):
    • A student is only required to complete and pass three courses in accordance with the current student handbook to earn the tuition-free course or five credits (depending on their program). Students are not required to pass the course with a specific grade.
    • If a student is required to repeat a course that received a tuition savings under the Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the same savings will be applied again to the course when it is repeated.
  • Master’s and BSN programs: If a student is required to repeat a course that received a tuition savings under the Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the same savings will be applied again to the course when it is repeated.

 

What happens if a student changes programs?

If a current student receiving the Believe & Achieve Scholarship transfers to a different program, they will remain eligible for the scholarship and receive the tuition savings assigned to their new program.

Transfers from course-based or Tempo Learning® undergraduate to course-based undergraduate program (except Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN): Any courses previously completed at Walden by a student transferring to a course-based undergraduate program (except BSN) will count in determining the number of tuition-free courses or credits the student receives at the end of their program. This applies whether the student is transferring from a course-based or Tempo Learning® format.

Transfers from a non-BSN course-based undergraduate program to BSN: The student would be eligible for and receive the tuition savings assigned to the new program. With the Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the student would receive the last two courses tuition-free in their BSN program.

Transfers from course-based to Tempo Learning® format: Any student transferring from a course-based format to the Tempo Learning® format will begin their program in their first subscription period. This counts as the first of four subscription periods a student must complete to receive their tuition-free subscription period.

Transfers from Tempo Learning® to Tempo Learning format: Any student transferring from one program in the Tempo Learning® format to another program in the Tempo Learning® format will continue to earn tuition-free subscription periods, and any previously completed periods will continue to count to their next tuition-free period.

Transfers from Tempo Learning® to course-based: The student would be eligible for and receive the tuition savings assigned to the new program. If a student transfers to a master’s or BSN program, the student will receive the identified tuition-free course for their new program. For an undergraduate program, any courses previously completed at Walden by a student in their Tempo Learning® undergraduate program format will count in determining the number of tuition-free courses or credits the student receives at the end of their new course-based program.

Can tuition-free savings be applied to other courses, subscription periods, or balances?

Believe & Achieve Scholarship tuition savings can only be applied to the courses or subscription periods identified in the details for each program. It cannot be applied to current or outstanding balances.

What happens if a student using the Tempo Learning® format completes their program before they receive their tuition-free subscription period?

Believe & Achieve Scholarship tuition savings can only be applied to the subscription periods identified in the details for each program. Students must complete four paid subscription periods to receive a tuition-free subscription period.

If a student completes their program before they have earned a tuition-free subscription period, they will not receive one. These students will have benefited from completing their program with cost and time savings compared to the course-based format or another institution.

Can a student earn more tuition-free savings than they can use in their program?

Students in an undergraduate program (excluding BSN and Tempo Learning® format) receiving the Believe & Achieve Scholarship will continue to earn tuition-free savings until the student has only three or fewer paid courses remaining; only then will they receive their previously earned tuition-free courses. The student will not earn an additional tuition-free course in their program for their last three paid courses because the entire remainder of their program is already tuition-free.