Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Scholarships

PLATO (Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization) is a learning-in-retirement program in which members design and lead courses. Traditionally supporting single-parent undergraduate students, the scholarship program expanded in 2013 to assist a broader group of returning adult and nontraditional students at UW-Madison.

This scholarship supports returning adult students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Demonstrated financial need
• Strong potential for academic success
• 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!