Scholarship Resources

Herzing University Online is committed to finding and supplying scholarship opportunities for its students.  Scholarships can be used to support your education while building a professional network and resume.  Make scholarships part of your educational goals and get started today using the resources available through the Scholarship Resource Center.

Herzing employs a full-time staff that is dedicated to supporting students in their pursuit of scholarships.  Take advantage of this career-focused, caring, and convenient resource by requesting information or contacting Herzing University Online today.

Request information 1-866-508-0748

If you are an active student please email scholarships@onl.herzing.edu.

• Reference Tips

  Getting Permission

  • Never use someone as a reference without asking their permission first!
  • Be professional and brief
  • If you have used someone as a reference in the past, be sure to ask permission again
  • Verify their contact information and their current job title
  • Tell them what type of scholarships you are applying for and how many
  • Provide your references with a copy of your resume for review

  Who to Consider Asking

  • Past or present employers and managers
  • Past or present coworkers
  • Instructors
  • Coaches
  • Mentors, pastors or leaders from clubs and community organizations

  Who Not to Ask

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Social acquaintances
  • Employers or managers from a position that you did not leave on good terms
  • Non-faculty members of Herzing University Online (Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Student Services, Registration, Student Accounts)

  Information to Include

  • Full name with Mr., Ms., or Dr.
  • Current job title
  • Complete business address
  • Work phone number and email address
  • Your connection to each reference

• Writing an Essay

  Many scholarships require an essay to go along with the other application materials.  Writing an essay requires time, thought, and sincerity.  Take your time to read the question carefully and think about how you will be answering.  Herzing has many avenues of support for writing essays including the Tutoring and Writing Center.  Use as many of your resources as possible.

• Essay Tips

  • Read the essay question several times and think about your response.
  • Create an outline.
  • Write your essay response, being sure to exceed the minimum word count requirements (do not just meet the minimum requirements).
  • Have your essay reviewed.  You can utilize the Tutoring and Writing Center in Blackboard.
  • Re-write using the input from your reviewer.
  • Absolutely do NOT plagiarize in any way.  Scholarship-awarding is based on you and your abilities.  It can be considered fraud to be awarded a scholarship under false pretenses.

• Where to Look for Scholarships?

  Search locally for scholarship opportunities in your area.

  • Go to your local library and check the reference desk for a list of local scholarship opportunities. 
  • Check the website for the high school that you graduated from to see if they offer a scholarship for alumni.
  • Inquire at local organizations or religious institutions.  Check your local church or religious center for scholarships.  Search local organizations like the Elks, Shriners, or other community foundations (search using this exact phrase “community foundation”).

• Employer Reimbursement

  One of the best ways to have your tuition covered is through employer reimbursement.  If you are currently working, ask your Human Resource representative about tuition assistance or employer reimbursement options. You can also check your company website for tuition assistance options.
  If you are not currently working, have your parents or spouse use the same steps to find out about spouse or dependent tuition assistance options at their work.