Osher Reentry Scholarship

The Bernard Osher Foundation supports higher education initiatives that enhance quality of life. The Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment provides financial assistance to adults returning to college after a significant break in their education. UW-Madison is one of 88 universities nationwide selected to receive this endowment.

This scholarship supports nontraditional and returning adult students pursuing their first in-person undergraduate degree after a significant break in education.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Significant break in education within the past 5 years
• Academic promise and commitment to degree completion
• Preference for students ages 25-50
• Anticipated participation in the workforce for a significant period after graduation
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or eligible non-citizen

To be considered for this scholarship, submit an application through the ‘Scholarships for Nontraditional, Adult, & Single Parent Students’ opportunity. Up to 14 individual scholarships are associated with this application and are administered by the Division of Continuing Studies.

Visit the University Special Student Services website to learn more!