Continuing Education Grant (Margaret and Allard Smith Scholarship Fund)

Continuing Education Grant — Margaret and Allard Smith Scholarship is a grant from the Margaret and Allard Smith Scholarship fund that supports individuals seeking continuing education or professional development opportunities to advance their careers. Awards help cover tuition, certification fees, or related educational expenses.

Eligible applicants are working adults pursuing accredited continuing education, vocational training, or professional certification programs. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, academic merit, and a clear connection between the proposed education and career goals.

Award amounts and application cycles vary; prospective applicants should review the current scholarship guidelines for specific eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Continuing Education Grant – Adult Career and Special Student Services – UW–Madison U niversity of W isconsin –Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services Returning adults at UW–Madison Apply as a University Special student Celebration of outstanding adult students Continuing Education Grant Thanks to the Margaret and Allard Smith Scholarship Fund, we are able to provide Continuing Education grants to support degree-seeking returning adult students at UW–Madison.

Grants are available for the fall, spring, and summer terms. The minimum grant is awarded for $500. An individual may receive the grant a maximum of 2 terms.

Returning adult students who : Are admitted to UW–Madison as an undergraduate, graduate, professional degree or special student (if you have not yet been admitted learn more about admission as a UW–Madison student) Plan to enroll in a course for credit at UW–Madison Have a cumulative gap in education of 5 or more years; this includes the break between completion of high school and college and/or during college study Have educational goals that are clearly stated Are not eligible for state or federal financial grants (including veterans’ benefits) Updated eligibility: Full-time students are eligible, however, preference will be given to less than full-time degree-seeking students or special students.

The following types of students are not eligible: Dissertators and/or PhD students Farm & Industry Short Course (FISC) students Noncredit program students Depending on your student status, there may be other types of financial aid and scholarships available to you.

The following can not be covered by the grant: Audited, UW–Madison Extension, and noncredit courses; study at another institution Textbooks or other course materials Nonresident tuition—only in-state tuition is covered by the grant; nonresident grant recipients must pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition An individual who has received the grant for 2 terms.

Auditors, dissertators, PhD and international students are not eligible for the grant The review process is holistic. Recipients will be selected based on financial need, clearly expressed educational goals, and the presence of a significant break in formal education. For students awarded the grant, funds are applied toward your in-state tuition after your enrollment is finalized.

The grant covers only tuition and segregated fees. Official Document Fees, Late Enrollment Fees , or other fees are not covered. Check your Student Tuition Account via your MyUW Student Center and pay the tuition/fee balance by the deadline listed to avoid a late payment fee.

For specific deadline dates please see the Enrollment Information for the current term on the Office of the Registrar’s web page . Before applying, please read the eligibility criteria, limitations, selection process, and tuition and fees tabs. Access the CE grant application through Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) .

Sign in (upper right-hand corner) and complete the general application. If you have at least a 5-year gap in education, the CE grant will be a recommended opportunity if you select “yes” on the 5-year gap question. Once you begin the formal online application, you may save it and return to it at any time before submitting a completed application.

All information submitted must be accurate and will remain confidential. You will receive an acknowledgment email after your application is submitted. After the application deadline, all submitted applications are reviewed by the committee.

The committee carefully evaluates each candidate and makes final award decisions within approximately four weeks of the deadline. If you are selected for an award, you will receive an automated email notification from scholarships@finaid. wisc.

edu with instructions to complete your offer in the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). If you are selected for a continuing education grant, you must complete the following steps to receive your funds : post-acceptance steps in WiSH. Required : Complete these steps within one week of notification to ensure your award is applied to your student bill on time and to prevent any delays in disbursement.

Applicants who are not selected will be notified by email within five to six weeks of the application deadline. Questions? Contact Anne Niendorf, CE grant coordinator, 608-265-5120 or anne.

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