Does Wegmans Help With College?
Yes. Wegmans helps employees pay for college through a long‑standing scholarship program that has supported tens of thousands of students over multiple decades.
Wegmans believes education creates opportunity — and the company backs that belief with a formal, employer‑funded scholarship program designed to help employees pursue higher education while working.
Wegmans’ commitment to education
Supporting education has been part of Wegmans’ people‑first philosophy for decades. The company invests in employees not only to help them succeed at work, but to help them build strong futures — whether those futures stay at Wegmans or lead elsewhere.
This commitment is most clearly reflected in the Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program.
The Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program
Wegmans created its Employee Scholarship Program in 1984 to encourage employees to pursue higher education and build a foundation for their future. Since then, it has become one of the most established education‑support programs in retail.
The scholarship is funded directly by Wegmans and awarded to eligible employees pursuing college education.
Award amounts and eligibility
The Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program provides meaningful, multi‑year support:
- Part‑time employees may receive up to $8,000 over four years
- Full‑time employees and management interns may receive up to $16,000 over four years
Scholarships are available to employees pursuing any course of study at an accredited college.
Eligibility is based on work performance and meeting required employment criteria, as outlined by the program.
A program with real scale and history
The impact of the Wegmans scholarship program is measurable:
• More than 48,000 employees have received scholarships
• Over $150 million has been awarded since the program began
• Over 1,500 employees receive scholarships in a typical academic year
This makes the program a core part of how Wegmans supports students — not a limited or short‑term initiative.
Who the scholarship is designed for
The Wegmans scholarship is designed to support:
• Students working part‑time or full‑time while attending college
• Employees pursuing any major or field of study
• Individuals balancing education with real‑world work experience
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Wegmans recognizes that employees’ educational goals may lead them into many different careers — and still chooses to invest in them.
How college support fits into a longer‑term opportunity
While some scholarship recipients go on to build long‑term careers at Wegmans, others apply their education elsewhere. The program is intentionally flexible, supporting education itself — not a required career outcome.
Many students, however, choose to continue growing with Wegmans after college, building on the experience and support they received while working.
Take the next step
If you’re a student looking for a job that can help support your education, Wegmans encourages you to learn more about the scholarship program and explore open roles.
FAQ section
You asked, We answered:
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Does Wegmans offer scholarships to employees?
Yes. Wegmans offers an Employee Scholarship Program that helps eligible employees pay for college.
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How much is the Wegmans scholarship?
Part‑time employees may receive up to $8,000 over four years, and full‑time employees and management interns may receive up to $16,000 over four years.
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When did the Wegmans scholarship program start?
The program began in 1984.
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How many employees receive Wegmans scholarships?
More than 48,000 employees have received scholarships since the program started, with over 1,500 recipients in a typical year.
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Is the scholarship limited to certain majors?
No. Employees can pursue any course of study at an accredited college.
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Do I have to stay at Wegmans after college?
No. The scholarship supports education and career growth without requiring long‑term employment.
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