Graduate Return to Learn Scholarship

The Graduate Return to Learn Scholarship is a $500 per semester award for up to one (1) semester designed to support graduate students who are returning to their academic journey after stepping away for a year or more. This scholarship aims to assist individuals who have taken time away from classes and school for various reasons, providing them with the financial support as they re-embark on their educational pursuits. The Graduate School will work with the applicant’s department to ensure that they will be fully prepared to return to coursework.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the graduate level, either in a master’s or doctoral program. Certificate and non-degree students are not eligible.
• Must have last registered for classes a year or longer ago. Students taking classes regularly (e.g., semester-on, semester-off) are not eligible.
• Must have completed at least two-thirds (2/3) of the required credits for their chose program.