Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Scholarships

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

This award 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

The application for this award is to be submitted through the ‘Scholarships for Nontraditional, Adult, & Single Parent Students’ opportunity. There are up to 14 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!