The Hometown Heroes Scholarship honors the dedication and impact of nurses and teachers who serve as pillars of strength and inspiration in their communities. This scholarship is designed to support these everyday heroes as they further their education and professional growth. Nurses and teachers embody compassion, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others, whether through healing or empowering minds. By providing financial assistance, the Hometown Heroes Scholarship aims to celebrate their invaluable contributions and invest in their continued journey toward excellence in their fields.

Eligibility

  • Waldorf will grant one scholarship to one nurse or teacher. 
  • Scholarship applicants must have a high school transcript or equivalent (GED).
  • Scholarship applicants must be able to maintain continuous enrollment in their degree program.
  • Scholarship applicants must have a current application for admission to Waldorf University's online programs on file or be a current online student.
  • Scholarship applicants must provide a verification document to show eligibility. Acceptable verification documents include:
    • A statement of employment on letterhead
    • Copy of an employment card
    • Recommendation letter from a supervisor or HR representative 
  • The scholarship recipient is required to enroll within 90 days from the date of the award notification. If the recipient does not complete enrollment within this timeframe they will lose the scholarship.
  • The scholarship recipient is required to maintain a minimum 2.0 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate GPA.

Amount of Award

  • This scholarship will cover up to 60 credit hours towards one online degree program offered by Waldorf University. The scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient's tuition for up to 36 consecutive months or until the completion of the selected online degree program, whichever comes first. 
  • Scholarship covers tuition only. The student is responsible for any other student fee(s).
  • One complimentary evaluation will be completed to evaluate potential transfer credits from past education and/or professional certifications. Waldorf University will also evaluate military CCAF and JST transcripts as well, if applicable. 

Submissions will be accepted from March 1 through July 31. The scholarship recipient will be announced no later than September 30. Waldorf University will attempt to coordinate a presentation at the recipient's convenience.