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What is a scholarship?
Scholarships are funds for college that you don’t have to pay back. Capella Progress Rewards scholarships are not need based, so all of our eligible new and returning students and alumni are encouraged to apply. You invest in your future, we invest in your education. See eligibility rules and exclusions below.
Save on tuition with a scholarship
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Doctoral
- Certificate
- Alumni
- Employer benefits
Available scholarships
$15,000 bachelor’s scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Business
- Health care administration
- Information technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public health
Other ways to reduce tuition
You may be able to transfer your credits* from another accredited university to your Capella degree program. Capella University makes credit transfer a straightforward process.
Complete no-cost online courses through our affiliate, Sophia Learning, and apply your courses toward your degree at Capella.*
Student/Alumni Referral Scholarship »
Capella students and alumni have the opportunity to refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.
Military benefits may be available in select programs and learning formats for service members, veterans, their spouses and family members.
Various scholarships and funding options are provided by external organizations for students with disabilities.
*All transfer and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
Available scholarships
$2,500 master's scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Applied behavior analysis
- Business
- Counseling & therapy
- Education
- Health administration
- Human services
- Information technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public health
- Social work
$5,000 Capella-Optum® Scholarship
Eligible master's programs
- MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
Diversity in Counseling Scholarship
Eligible master’s programs
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MS in Clinical Psychology – Clinical Counseling
- MS in Marriage & Family Therapy
- MS in School Counseling
Other ways to reduce tuition
You may be able to transfer your credits* from another accredited university into your Capella degree program. Capella University makes transferring credits a straightforward process.
Student/Alumni Referral Scholarship »
Capella students and alumni have the opportunity to refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.
Military benefits may be available in select programs and learning formats for service members, veterans, their spouses and family members.
Various scholarships and funding options are provided by external organizations for students with disabilities.
Available scholarships
$5,000 doctoral scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Counseling
- Education
$20,000 doctoral scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Behavior analysis
- Business
- Psychology
Diversity in Counseling Scholarship
Eligible doctoral program
- PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision
Other ways to reduce tuition
You may be able to transfer your credits from another accredited university into your Capella degree program. Capella University makes transferring credits a straightforward process.
Student/Alumni Referral Scholarship »
Capella students and alumni have the opportunity to refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.
Military benefits may be available in select programs and learning formats for service members, veterans, their spouses and family members.
Various scholarships and funding options are provided by external organizations for students with disabilities.
Available scholarships
$1,000 certificate scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Public health
$4,000 Certificate Capella-Optum® Scholarship
Eligible programs
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Available scholarships
$3,000 master's scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Business
- Counseling & therapy
- Education
- Health administration
- Human services
- Information technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public health
- Social work
$10,000 doctoral scholarship
Eligible areas of study
- Business
- Counseling & therapy
- Education
- Health administration
- Human services
- Information technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public health
- Social work
$10,000 Master's Capella-Optum® Scholarship
Eligible programs
- MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
$8,000 Certificate Capella-Optum® Scholarship
Eligible programs
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
FlexPath Capella Progress Rewards
Master's FlexPath
Eligible areas of study
- Business
- Education
- Health administration
- Nursing
- Psychology
Doctoral FlexPath
Eligible areas of study
- Business administration
- Education
- Human Services
- Nursing
Employer tuition assistance
Exclusive tuition discounts and scholarships are available for eligible employees of our partner organizations. Books, supplies and other fees apply. Search to learn if your employer participates.
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Reduce the cost of tuition
Explore other options for saving on the cost of your tuition.
Apply for scholarships
Capella Progress Rewards are scholarships for eligible new students. They’re not need-based, and you’ll never have to pay them back.
Transfer college credits
Capella University makes transferring credits from another accredited university or college a straightforward process. Apply and transfer in your credits.
Enroll at Capella to access no-cost gen ed courses
Get a head start on your Capella bachelor’s degree: complete self-paced general education courses from our affiliate, Sophia Learning, before starting your program. It’s on us.
Capella Progress Reward Scholarships FAQ
You must be a new or returning student or alum at Capella University, accepted into and enrolled in an eligible program in the GuidedPath or FlexPath learning format. Connect with us for more details.
Review the scholarship eligibility requirements, then complete the scholarship application and submit it before 11:59 p.m. Central Time the day courses begin. This application is separate from the application to enroll as a student. Your enrollment counselor can help you with any questions.
You can apply after you are accepted to Capella University and are enrolled in an eligible program and learning format. Apply no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Time the day courses begin. Questions? Contact your enrollment counselor.
- The Capella Progress Reward is intended to address the cost of attendance, including but not limited to tuition. Books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other fees apply. Travel expenses for residencies, practicum, etc., are not covered by the scholarship.
- The Capella Progress Reward may decrease the amount of funding that can be offered from other sources, such as federal financial aid.
- In some circumstances, Capella quarterly tuition may be lower than a quarterly disbursement. In other cases, recipients may complete their programs before they receive all quarterly disbursements. Under no circumstances will recipients be eligible for cash payment or other compensation for the value of unused disbursements.
Discover other funding sources
Capella Legacy Scholarship
Capella Legacy Scholarships honor the contribution of faculty and staff and are available to currently enrolled students. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply.
International scholarship
Non-U.S. citizen students in select undergraduate and graduate degree or certificate programs may be eligible for a scholarship. Eligibility rules, restrictions and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Capella Tuition Cap
Know your costs from the start: the Capella Tuition Cap helps eligible students understand the maximum tuition they’ll pay for a degree in select programs. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply.
Fellows Program
Capella offers scholarships and additional opportunities for individuals who work to make a positive impact within their community. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply.