Alma Baron Second Chance for Women

The Alma Baron Second Chance for Women Scholarship was founded in 2001 by Alma Baron, inspired by her own experience of returning to college at age 51 to pursue a doctorate in adult education. This scholarship supports female returning adult students over the age of 45. Following Alma’s passing in 2006, friends and family continue to honor her legacy by supporting this fund. We extend special thanks to her daughters, Dr. Jill Baron and Professor Ellen Jo Baron, for their generous contributions.

Eligibility Criteria
The Alma Baron Scholarship eligibility criteria are as follows: 1) Female, age 45 or older; 2) A recently admitted or continuing UW-Madison degree candidate in good academic standing; 3) Demonstrates financial need (FAFSA submission required prior to awarding decisions.); 4) A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or other eligible non-citizen; 5) Shows strong potential for academic success based on career or non-career experience in the past five years.

Conditions of Award
Scholarship recipients must be enrolled in at least six credits over the two semesters of the scholarship award year (e.g., 3 credits/semester).

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!