15 Osher Scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The School of Continuing Education is pleased to announce the availability of 10 to 15 scholarships for returning adult students. If you are planning to return to UW-M and qualify, this could be an excellent opportunity to receive up to $ 5,000 for tuition assistance.

To qualify, you must be 25 years of age or older, and return to school after a cumulative gap in their education of at least five years. The candidates are adults enter college for the first time, and those with some college credit. All candidates must meet federal requirements for students who need financial aid. Applicants must have undergraduate status (postgraduate students are not eligible.)

Eligibility Guidelines for Osher Reentry Scholars:

1. Students have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years.
2. Students are at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.*
3. Students anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation and are ideally between the ages of 25 – 50.
4. Students must demonstrate financial need. Completion of the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the application due date is required as a standard determination of financial need.
5. Students will show academic promise and make a commitment to obtaining their degree.

*Note: This scholarship is not intended for graduate students, students who are exclusively enrolled in online courses or students seeking an additional baccalaureate degree. International Students who are visiting the United States with the intention of returning to their country of origin after graduation will be excluded.

Application Deadline for Spring 2011 Semester: November 1, 2010

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