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Scholarships and Grants

Capella scholarships and grants

Capella provides a variety of grants and scholarships throughout the year to help learners finance their education.

  • Helene Krivosha School of Education Scholarship

    This scholarship is funded by Capella in honor of Helene Krivosha, a founding member of Capella University Board of Directors who served on the board from 1994 to 2004.

    Who is eligible?
    Master's or doctoral degree program learners in the School of Education who demonstrate academic excellence as well as financial need.

    How much is the award?
    $5,000, distributed evenly over 4 consecutive quarters.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered once per year. Applications are typically due in May.

  • Capella Scholarship for Associates

    This scholarship is available to Walmart Associates who embody the Walmart value of servant leadership.

    Who is eligible?
    New or current Capella learners who have been accepted into a degree program, are employed by Walmart, and embody the Walmart value of servant leadership.

    How much is the award?
    $2,500, distributed evenly over 4 consecutive quarters.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered twice per year. Applications are typically due in March and September.

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  • Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship

    Capella learners are eligible for this scholarship because Capella is one of the select institutions to earn the Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) designation from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

    Who is eligible?
    Current master's and doctoral degree program learners; and undergraduate learners who have earned at least 90 credits, who are enrolled in a program related to computer and network security.

    How much is the award?

    • Covers full tuition, books, and expenses
    • $14,000 per year stipend ($19,000 for graduate students)
    • Information security internship with the Department of Defense and a professional position with the federal government at the completion of the learner's program. Please note, this internship requires you to fulfill a period of service with the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered once per year. Applications are typically due in February.

  • Robert C. Ford Scholarship

    This scholarship is funded by Capella in honor of Dr. Robert C. Ford, who served as dean of the Capella University School of Human Services from 1999 until his death in 2001.

    Who is eligible?
    Capella learners enrolled in any degree program who demonstrate academic and professional objectives reflective of Dr. Ford's mission to help people help themselves, while serving traditionally underserved and disadvantaged members of society, and who demonstrate financial need.

    How much is the award?
    $4,000, distributed evenly over 4 consecutive quarters.

    When is this scholarship available?
    The Robert C. Ford scholarship is offered 4 times per year. Applications are typically due in January, April, July, and October.

  • Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences School Psychology Certificate Practicum Scholarship

    This scholarship is available to learners enrolled in the Specialist Certificate in School Psychology program.

    Who is eligible?
    Current learners in the Specialist Certificate in School Psychology program who have completed at least 20 quarter credit hours, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8, and are student members of NASP (National Association of School Psychologists).

    How much is the award?
    $2,500, distributed over 2 quarters of the practicum.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered twice per year. Applications are typically due in May and November.

  • Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences School Psychology Master's Degree Scholarship

    This scholarship is available to learners enrolled in the School Psychology master’s degree specialization.

    Who is eligible?
    Current learners in the School Psychology master’s degree specialization who have completed at least 20 quarter credit hours, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8, and are student members of NASP (National Association of School Psychologists).

    How much is the award?
    $2,500, distributed evenly over 2 consecutive quarters.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered twice per year. Applications are typically due in May and November.

  • Scott Sathers Family and Friends Scholarship

    Scott Sathers was a beloved and valued staff member of Capella University who died in the collapse of the I-35W bridge in August 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scholarship funds are raised by Scott's family and friends at their annual golf tournament.

    Who is eligible?
    Current Capella learners enrolled in one of 31 eligible specializations in the fields of counseling or public safety, who have successfully completed their first course, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (graduate learners) or 2.0 (undergraduate learners), and can demonstrate financial need.

    How much is the award?
    $3,000, distributed in summer quarter.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered once per year. Applications are typically due in May.

  • Scott Sathers Memorial Scholarship

    Scott Sathers was a beloved and valued staff member of Capella University who died in the collapse of the I-35W bridge in August 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents and wife, along with Capella, established this scholarship in his memory.

    Who is eligible?
    Current Capella learners enrolled in either the Leadership Coaching Psychology or Sport Psychology MS specializations, who have successfully completed their first course, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and can demonstrate financial need.

    How much is the award?
    $2,500, distributed in fall quarter.

    When is this scholarship available?
    This scholarship is offered once per year. Applications are typically due in August.

Federal Pell Grant: Grants do not need to be repaid. The Pell Grant is based on financial need, and awarded to eligible students in an undergraduate program. The maximum Pell Grant award for 2010-2011 is $5,550. The actual award depends on the student's enrollment status each quarter (full time or half time).

Federal National SMART (Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent) Grants: This grant of up to $4,000 per year is automatically awarded each quarter to all students who meet the criteria. There is no application process.

TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grants: This grant provides up to $4,000 per financial aid year (up to $8,000 total) to those who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families in a high-need field.

Per federal regulations, scholarship awards may decrease the amount of financial aid funds available to the recipient.

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