Scholarships

Nexford University does not participate in Federal Financial Aid programs but is committed to helping learners explore the best options for financing their education. This includes providing access to advising services, scholarship opportunities, and tuition discount programs.

Nexford Alumni Scholarship

The Nexford Alumni Scholarship is offered to graduates who have successfully completed a degree program at Nexford University and are enrolling in another degree program. To be eligible, applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their previous program.

Eligible alumni receive a 20% tuition reduction toward their new degree program. The scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships or tuition discounts offered by Nexford or its affiliated partners. Interested applicants must contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@nexford.edu.

Nexford Financial Need Scholarship

The Nexford Financial Need Scholarship was established to support learners who are academically prepared to pursue higher education but may lack the financial means to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship is available to eligible learners enrolled in degree and certificate programs.

Eligibility is based on specific criteria, including employment status, income range, and the number of financially dependent family members.

To assess these factors, applicants are required to complete a brief financial questionnaire as part of the application process. The information provided is used to evaluate their financial need and determine the level of support they may receive. Scholarship awards are granted as tuition reductions that vary in amount based on each applicant’s demonstrated financial need.

Interested applicants should speak with a Nexford Application Specialist or contact help@nexford.edu for more information.

Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship Scholarship

The Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship Scholarship is a merit-based award available exclusively to applicants of the Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship program. It is designed to support individuals who demonstrate strong entrepreneurial potential and a clear motivation to succeed in a graduate-level, skills-focused program.

As part of the scholarship application, candidates are required to submit written responses addressing their motivation for pursuing entrepreneurship, relevant experience, and readiness for the program. Submissions are assessed using a standardized scoring rubric, with a maximum score of 12 points. Scores are determined based on the strength, relevance, and clarity of each response to ensure fairness and consistency across applications.

Scholarship awards are granted as tuition reductions based on the applicant’s total score and country of residence, which determines their tuition rate.

Applicants from Tier 1 and Tier 2 Countries

Applicants from Tier 3 and Tier 4 Countries

Interested applicants should speak with a Nexford Application Specialist or contact help@nexford.edu for more information.

VA Military Service Grant

Nexford University offers the Military Service Grant to eligible U.S. military veterans, active duty service members, dependents, and other learners utilizing approved U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits while pursuing a degree or certificate program at Nexford University. The grant is intended to recognize military service and provide additional support toward educational goals.

Eligible learners utilizing VA education benefits receive a 5% tuition grant applied toward their program. The grant does not require an application and is reflected automatically in their enrollment agreement.

The Military Service Grant cannot be combined with other Nexford scholarships or discounts. Learners who elect to utilize another Nexford scholarship or institutional tuition benefit will not be eligible to concurrently utilize VA education benefits under this grant structure.

For additional information, applicants should contact Nexford School Certifying Official (SCO) at va@nexford.edu.