Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Scholarships

PLATO (Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization) is a learning-in-retirement program whose members organize and lead its courses. Historically, PLATO supported the degree-completion goals of single-parent undergraduates. Beginning in 2013, PLATO Scholarships became available to a broader group of returning adult and nontraditional students striving to complete UW–Madison degrees.

This scholarship supports returning adult students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Eligibility requirements include:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Strong potential for academic success
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or eligible non-citizen

The application for this award is to be submitted through the ‘Scholarships for Nontraditional, Adult, & Single Parent Students’ opportunity. There are up to 15 individual scholarships associated with this one application, administered by the Division of Continuing Studies.

Visit the Adult Career and Special Student Services website to learn more!