Osher Re-Entry Scholarship

Undergraduate adult students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree full or part-time, who have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years (can be non-consecutive years.). Applicants should anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation. Students are required to complete a FAFSA or Non-FAFSA Need Based Aid Worksheet within 10 days of completing this application. This scholarship can only be used to pay for tuition. This is open to new first-year students, transfer students, and re-entry students.

Award
Up to $5000
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Need-Based Scholarships, Transfer Student Scholarships, University-Wide Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you have the required 5-year gap in your higher education experience?
  2. Please list your previous college experience. Provide specific names and dates attended.
  3. Have you already earned a USA bachelor's degree?
  4. Are you anticipating other sources of funding not offered by UWM?