Sylvia Rose Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship has been set up in memory of Sylvia N. Rose, a former Director of the UW Independent Learning program and a devoted advocate of lifelong learning. The intent of this scholarship is to assist students with demonstrated financial need with their tuition. As a student participating in or seeking to participate in one of these programs supported by UW Extended Campus, you are eligible to apply for the Sylvia Rose Memorial Scholarship.

UW Independent Learning program
Competency-based Associate of Arts and Sciences degree (UW Flexible Option)
Semester-based Associate of Arts and Sciences degree

Three Scholarships, one award in each program, are awarded annually in the fall for an amount up to $600 per scholarship. Please note that applying for the scholarship does not guarantee you will receive one.

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Select from the options below the situation that best applies to you.*

I am participating in the Semester-based Associate of Arts & Sciences degree

I am participating in the Competency-based (UW Flexible Option) Associate of Arts & Sciences degree

I am participating in the UW Independent Learning Program

If you have not yet already done so, please submit a FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa using your home campus school code and be sure to check the box below next to the student consent & release of information.

If you have not yet already done so, please submit a FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to UW-Milwaukee (UW-Milwaukee school code: 003896) and be sure to check the box below next to the student consent & release of information.

Please fill out the following form, and list all members of your household. Include yourself, your spouse if married, and your children. If you live with your parent and you are under the age of 24 please include your parent(s), their spouse, and anyone for which your parent provides more than half of their support. Additional documentation may be requested.

Members of your household

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Age

Relationship to you (student)

Annual income

Essay Prompt

This scholarship is in memory of Sylvia Rose, the former long-standing director of the Independent Learning program. Sylvia was a mentor to many and a champion of learning throughout one’s lifetime and valued the myriad of learning experiences. She was dedicated to providing opportunities for students. In 500 words or less, please describe how this scholarship would assist you with obtaining your education and career goals.

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Student Consent & Release of Information*

The information I have provided on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. By signing this application, I am granting permission for my home institution or my prospective institution to share my information, including but not exclusive to FAFSA and financial aid information, academic information, and billing information, to UW Extended Campus.

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