Return to Success Scholarship

Go Back to School with the Return to Success Scholarship

The Return to Success Scholarship, offered by Universities of Wisconsin, is available to degree-seeking students returning to a UW Online Collaborative semester-based associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program. Students must meet scholarship eligibility requirements and complete the scholarship application.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have been away from your program for at least six months and no more than five years. You must also be readmitted and registered in at least one course by the first day of the semester indicated on the scholarship application.

Special students are not eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship is only available for degree-seeking students in UW Online Collaborative semester-based associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are awarded during the summer, fall, and spring semesters, subject to available funding.

Undergraduate students: may receive up to $3,000, divided over two consecutive semesters.
Graduate students: may receive up to $4,000, divided over two consecutive semesters.

To receive the second half of the award, you must successfully complete the first semester by earning credit in at least one course and be enrolled in at least one course in the next consecutive semester.

How to Apply

For consideration, eligible students must complete the Return to Success Scholarship application. Be sure to indicate the “intended return semester” that works best for you on the application.

Next Steps

Reach out to the Success Coaching Team at successcoaching@uwex.wisconsin.edu or 608-262-2011 (select option 1, then 2, then 1) who will help you with the appropriate next steps.
Enroll, and have a successful term!
Check your university email for when the scholarship is added to your financial aid offer. Continue to monitor your university email for information regarding your second disbursement.

Important Information

Scholarship awards will be applied towards your student account. The scholarship will be pulled back if you withdraw at any time during the 100% tuition refund period. If you are not academically eligible for the second disbursement, or if you elect to not enroll in a second consecutive semester, you will forfeit the second disbursement. You will need to pay the balance of your tuition bill in full by the due date. If you plan to use financial aid to help pay your tuition, please contact the Financial Aid Office at your home campus to discuss your aid situation.

Questions?

If you have questions about the scholarship or need help getting started, contact your Success Coach:

Email: successcoaching@uwex.wisconsin.edu
Phone: 608-262-2011 (select option 1, then 2, then 1)