Returning Adult Student Scholarships

A single online form can be used to apply for all DCS administered scholarships. Read below for details on specific scholarships such as criteria for eligibility and award amounts.

Apply for DCS Scholarships

Alma Baron Second Chance for Women

Apply Dec 1-March 1

Criteria:

  • Woman, 45 years or older
  • Recently admitted or continuing UW-Madison student in good academic standing
  • Proof of financial need
  • U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen or permanent resident
  • Evidence of probable academic success, based on her experience within the past five years

Award:

  • $1,000 renewable for up to five years

Osher Reentry Scholarship

More information on Osher awards

Apply Dec 7-March 1

Criteria:

  • Have experienced a cumulative gap in education of five or more years
  • Are at the undergraduate level and pursuing a first baccalaureate degree
  • Anticipate workforce participation for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation and are ideally between the ages of 25-50
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining the degree
  • Are either full- or part-time students

This grant is not intended for graduate students or students seeking an additional degree. It is not intended for students who are exclusively enrolled in online courses or for international students who are visiting the United States with the intention of returning to their countries of origin after graduation.

Award:

  • $5,000, disbursed equally over two semesters based on good academic standing
  • Covers tuition books and other education-related costs

Stuart Daily Seeds of Learning Fund

Apply Dec 1-March 1

Criteria:

  • Recently admitted or continuing UW-Madison graduate student in good academic standing
  • Proof of financial need
  • U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen or permanent resident
  • Evidence of probable academic success, based on experience within the last five years
  • Enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credits each semester

Award:

  • $1,000

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