Scholarship Listings

Many types of financial aid exist to help students meet the cost of college. Pell Grants, Stafford or Perkins Loans, and College Work Study are familiar resources which older-than-traditional-age students regularly tap. These forms of financial support are accessed by annually filing a FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) available from the Financial Aid office in Schofield 115 or from the Federal Student Aid website.

The Nontraditional Student Services (NSS) Scholarship website lists scholarships available---local and/or private scholarships---specifically for nontraditional students who are defined as those who are 24 or older, or under age 24 but are married and/or are a parent. Also included are those persons who are military veterans or who have has a significant break in their education. These students all have needs and characteristics not necessarily shared by "traditional" college students. furthermore, please see Locating Other Scholarships below for information about other scholarships for which you may qualify.

The recipient of a grant, scholarship, or fellowship may have an impact on the familiar forms of financial aid. Consult the Financial Aid Office in Schofield 115, 715-836-3373 to discuss your individual circumstances. Eligibility criteria for the scholarship listed here vary. Some are need-based, though most are not. In most cases you will need to have a current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office. Some specify field or major, grade point average, or gender. Some are quite general. Read each listing carefully to learn if you meet the specific criteria.

Note: Due to State regulation you may be ineligible to receive a scholarship if you are delinquent in child support payments. Please check with Financial Aid if you have questions.

UW-Eau Claire Foundation Scholarships Targeted to Nontraditional Students

General Scholarships
Scholarships for Specific Majors
Single Parent Scholarships
Emergency Grant

General Scholarships

Nontraditional Student Services determines many of the following Foundation Scholarships. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award dates noted in the scholarships.

American Association of University Women Scholarship
Eau Claire Branch
Eligibility: Scholarships are available to returning women students at UW-Eau Claire. Applicants must be 23 or older, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or above). Applications will be available and accepted from January 1 through March 31.
Award: Minimum of $500
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: April 1st
Award Determination: Before the end of spring semester
Printable Application
Online Fill-in Form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Robert & Ellen Tenney Moore
Returning Adult Scholarship
Eligibility: Available to returning adult students attending UW-Eau Claire in either full or part-time capacities. Students must demonstrate financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance with preference to be given to female, returning adult students. Must have FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available and accepted from December 1 through March 31.
Award: Up to $500
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: April 1st
Award Determination: Approximately mid-May
Online Application
Printable Application
Online Fill-in Form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Mother's Day Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be married or single mothers with children, currently enrolled at UW-Eau Claire in an undergraduate or graduate program, and in good academic standing. Applications will be available and accepted from December 1 through March 31.
Award: up to $400
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: April 1st
Online Application
Printable Application
Online Fill-in Form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Nontraditional Student Chancellor's Scholarship
Eligibility: All incoming freshman or transfer nontraditional students seeking a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply.  Applications will be evaluated based on a variety of criteria including: academic achievement in previous college or high school coursework, prior life experiences, potential for academic success at UW-Eau Claire, evidence of previous service and/or leadership experience and the quality of the essay submitted.  Applicant must be admitted to UW-Eau Claire before submitting a scholarship application.
Award: up to $2,500
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: June 1st for fall admission, December 1st for spring admission
For more information and/or application: http://www.uwec.edu/admissions/scholarships/

Nontraditional Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a nontraditional student, age 23 or older, currently enrolled and seeking an undergraduate degree at UW-Eau Claire. Must also have a FAFSA form on file in Financial Aid Office which demonstrates financial need and be in good academic standing. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available April 1 through December 1.
Award: Minimun $250
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: December 1st
Award Determination: Before the start of spring semester

Patches Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Applicants must be nontraditional, currently enrolled UW-Eau Claire students, with preference given to students who are parents and who demonstrate financial need not met by traditional focus of financial assistance. All applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office in order to be considered for this award. The award may be in the form of a scholarship or to assist the student with child care, medical expenses, commuting and transportation and for school-related supplies and materials. The main criterion is to support a nontraditional student who is having difficulty in his/her pursuit of a college degree because of extraordinary financial challenges. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award dates noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available April 1 through December 1.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Award Determination: Before the start of spring semester

Returning Student Grant Fund
Eligibility: Applicants must be nontraditional students, age 23 or over, returning to school after an interruption in their education, who are independent of parental support. Financial need required. Students enrolling as "specials" are eligible to apply. Awards are made each spring and fall semester (no Winterim or Summer awards). Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award dates noted in the scholarship.
Award: Variable
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: 2 weeks after the start of fall and spring semesters
Award Determination: Approximately three weeks after the start of the semester.

Sigma Gamma Zeta II Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled members of Sigma Gamma Zeta II, adult student honor society at UW-Eau Claire, who submit application based on the published criteria. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship.
Award: Varies ($300-$500)
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: Mid March
Award Determination: Mid April
Online Application
Printable Application

University Lutheran Church Scholarship
Eligibility: Single, UW-Eau Claire custodial parent with dependent children demonstrating financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance. All applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office in order to be considered for this award.  University Lutheran welcomes a personal relationship with scholarship recipients and sometimes is able to provide assistance in other ways. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available and accepted from April 1 to December 1.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st

Wilbur, Valaria Kopplin Memorial
Eligibility: Recipient must be a self-supporting adult student or an adult of a self-supporting family unit currently enrolled at UWEC as a full- time junior or senior undergraduate carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours or is a graduate student carrying a minimum of 9 credit hours. Student must be from Northwestern Wisconsin, preferably from the Fall Creek High School. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Financial need must be documented. Preference will be given to those who do not have adequate financial aid or scholarship resources available. Use of the scholarship is restricted to tuition or other expenses through UW-Eau Claire (tuition credit awarded, not cash). This scholarship is renewable. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available and accepted from December 1 through March 31.
Award: $300
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Priority Deadline: April 1st
Award Determination: Approximately mid-May
Online Application
Printable Application
Online Fill-in Form (Must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

 

Scholarships for Specific Majors

Delta Kappa Gamma
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, currently enrolled, in good academic standing, and pursuing a degree in the field of education at UW-Eau Claire.
Award: $200
Number Awarded Yearly: 1
Deadline: Mid-February
Qualifying students will receive an email in December with scholarship information. Also, visit the webpage www.uwec.edu/coehs/forms/index.htm and go to Teacher Education Scholarships.

Winnie R. Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: The recipient should be a UW-Eau Claire nontraditional student who is accepted into the College of Education and Human Services.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: Mid-February
Qualifying students will receive an email in December with scholarship information. Also, visit the webpage www.uwec.edu/coehs/forms/index.htm and go to Teacher Education Scholarships.

Lopas-Cicenas Family Scholarships
Eligibility : The recipient must be a Sophomore accepted into the College of Nursing and must have financial need, with preferences to include single parents and Wisconsin residents. Special consideration will be given to applicants from widely diverse backgrounds. Scholarship can be renewed for up to two years if conditions are met.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: Three
Deadline: March 3rd
An email will be sent to students admitted to the nursing program in February with a path to the online application forms: (http://www.uwec.edu/nurs/ on the bottom of the page under HOT LINKS). Submit a signed hard copy of completed form to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's office.

Nan Pickett Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, age 25 or older, and be in good academic standing. Applicants must have a major (or minor) in one of the following areas: Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry/Business Emphasis, Geography, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Computational Science, Computer Science, Environmental and Public Health or Nursing.
Award: $300
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: Dec 1st

Clara B. Small Scholarships
Eligibility: Two awards are available annually. One award is available to a nontraditional student in the College of Arts and Sciences, graduate or undergraduate, who is currently enrolled at least half time and whose cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above. The other award is available to a nontraditional student majoring in English in either the College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education and Human Sciences, graduate or undergraduate, who is currently enrolled at least half time and whose GPA is 3.5 or above.  Scholarships may be renewed for a period of 7 subsequent years provided the recipient maintains an overall GPA of at least 3.5 and maintains at least half time enrollment. Nontraditional Student Services (836-3259) can provide information regarding whether new scholarships are available or they are in the renewal phase only. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients/alternates only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship.
Awards: $1,800 each
Number Awarded Yearly: Two
Deadline: March 1st
Award Determination: mid June
NOTE: Only the English award (to a student majoring in English) is available for application for Fall 2010. The Arts & Science portion is not currently open for application.
Online Application
Printable Application
Online Fill-in Form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Lila Shelley Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: Undergraduate student 25 and older admitted to the Nursing program at UW-Eau Claire and in good academic standing with both the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the university. Financial need must also be demonstrated.
Award: $200
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: March 3rd
An email will be sent to students admitted to the nursing program in February with a path to the online application forms: (http://www.uwec.edu/nurs/ on the bottom of the page under HOT LINKS). Submit a signed hard copy of completed form to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's office.

 

Single Parent Scholarships Administered by
Non-traditional Student Services

Note: Only one application per semester is needed for any of the Single Parent Scholarships. The Single Parent, Susan Bruce, McEnany, and Sultan are awarded for Spring Semester. The Single Parent and Hero's Fund are awarded for the Fall Semester.

Single Parent Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently-enrolled UW-Eau Claire students, in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success, a single custodial parent with dependent children, and demonstrate financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance. Preference is given to female returning students. All scholarship applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award dates noted in the scholarships.
Award: Variable
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies depending on funding
Deadline: December 1st for spring awards and April 1st for fall awards.
Award Determination: Approximately mid-January for spring awards, and mid-June for fall awards
Online Application
Printable Application
Online fill-in form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Susan J. Bruce Single Parent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a single parent, currently enrolled, attempting to obtain a degree program at UW-Eau Claire. Must also demonstrate financial need and have potential for success in academics and career. Must have FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available April 1 through December 1.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Award Determination: Approximately Mid-January

Hero's Fund for Single Parents
Eligibility: Applicant must be approved for admission and an enrolled UW-Eau Claire student, in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success, a single custodial parent with dependent children, and have demonstrated financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance.  Preference is given to female returning students.  All scholarship applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. Notifications of the award determinations will be sent to award recipients only by the approximate award dates noted in the scholarships.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st for spring award and April 1st for fall award
Award Determination:Approximately mid-January for spring award, and mid-June for fall award
Online Application
Printable Application
Online Printable Form (must have Adobe 7 or higher to access)

Mc Enany Single Parent Scholarship
Eligibility: Recipient must be a single parent student attempting to obtain a degree at UW-Eau Claire who needs financial assistance and has potential for success in academics and career. Student must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship. Applications will be available April 1 through December 1.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Award Determination: Approximately Mid-January

Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must be a returning female student needing significant financial assistance. Applicant must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office.  Preference will be given to a single parent with custodial responsibility and dependent children.  Applicant must have demonstrated potential for success in academics and career and be currently enrolled at UWEC.  Notification of the award determination will be sent to award recipient only by the approximate award date noted in the scholarship.  Applications will be available April 1 through December 1.
Award: $600
Number awarded Yearly: One
Priority Deadline: December 1st
Award Determination: Approximately Mid-January

 

Other Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships for Nontraditional Students
Miscellaneous Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships for Non-traditional Students

American Association of University Women Scholarship
Chippewa Falls Branch
Eligibility: Nontraditional age female student who is a resident of Chippewa County. Must have satisfactorily completed twelve college credits, and be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in the fall. Please call 715-723-3974 for further information or to request an application.
Award: Minimum of $500
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: May 1

American Business Women's Association
United Eau Claire Chapter
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as a UW-Eau Claire graduate or undergraduate student. Must also maintain a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available from Nontraditional Student Services, S226.
Award: Varies
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: May 1
Printable Application

Denise Bertucci Scholarship
(Formerly, Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc.)
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and attending a Post-secondary Wisconsin institution. Must also be at least 21 years of age, having returned to school after at least two years off, and have completed 2 semesters since returning. (Summer school does not apply). Applicant must have a 3.0 or better GPA.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One, state-wide
Deadline: June 1
Applications are available from Nontraditional Student Services, Schofield 226, or direct inquiries to: jcwfscholarship@netscape.net.
Printable Application

Bloomer Women's Club Scholarship W.I.N. (Women in Need)
For women who are furthering their education or training beyond high school to satisfy the requirements for a job.
Eligibility:   Must be a woman 25 years of age or older, have financial need, be the primary or secondary breadwinner, live in the Bloomer School District, and be motivated to succeed.  For more information and/or an application blank, call Janet Lebeis at 715-568-5972 or email at psjlebe@bloomer.net. 
Award: $300
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: December 18

Clearwater Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire, Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility: Male or female single custodial parent accepted to or enrolled in either Bachelor or Associate Degree program. Must reside in Eau Claire County and display financial need. Applicant must also show positive academic history and career goals. Access application form and information at: http://www.clearwaterkiwanis.org/. Click on the Single-Parent Scholarship Brochure (on the left hand side of the screen) under NEWS. For questions call 831-2180 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Award: $1,000 to Bachelor Degree, $1,000 to Associate Degree applicant.
Number Awarded Yearly: Two (1-to Bachelor's-degree, 1-to Associate's degree.)
Deadline: April 15th

Riverland Energy Cooperative Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant, spouse, or parent/guardian must be a member in "good standing" of Riverland Energy Cooperative, which includes Buffalo and Trempealeau, and parts of Pepin, Eau Claire, Jackson, and La Crosse counties. Must also be a nontraditional student returning to UW-Eau Claire after having spent a minimum time of three years in the work place or raising a family. The recipient must be enrolled with a minimum of 5 credits in a course of study leading to an associate or bachelors degree and have a 2.0 or better GPA during the current semester. Applicants can pick up an application form at the Nontraditional Student Services Office, Schofield Hall 226 or access online at: www.riverlandenergy.com under Youth Programs. Return applications to Nontraditional Student Services, Schofield 226 by March 15th. Note: Correct application is not the “At-Large” version and must include an Instructor Recommendation.
Award: $750
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: March 15th

Emergency Grant

University Women's Association Emergency Grant
Eligibility: This fund will be used to provide emergency funds to currently enrolled students at UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to nontraditional women students in emergency situations such as medical emergencies, transportation emergencies, or any severe financial incident that might cause the student to withdraw from classes.
Award: Varies
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: None
Contact the Financial Aid Office, Schofield 115 for further details.

 

Selected Local/State Scholarships Available to Students
(Not just for Non-Traditional Students)

Eau Claire Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Eligibility: A student accepted into the university who is a member of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and currently receiving electric service at their primary residence. Applicant must achieve average or above-average scholastic standing and display unusual financial requirements or special circumstances.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: January 29
Applicants can pick up an application form at Nontraditional Student Services or access online at:  http://www.ecec.com/ under Youth Programs/Scholarships.
Return completed forms to the Financial Aid Office.

Mary Roelli Hilfiker Service Fellowship Endowment
Eligibility: One annual award will be made to an outstanding UW-Eau Claire sophomore or junior seeking to complete a service project in Wisconsin, the United States or internationally. The service project must be articulated through a plan of action in terms of the project, specific arrangements, the target audience of the service and the anticipated outcome. History majors and women are encouraged to apply for this program. For more info see: http://www.uwec.edu/oakdev/fou800/criteria/5293.htm. An application, available in the Center for Service Learning, must be completed and submitted to the Center for Service Learning. The application should include a letter explaining the service project and at least one faculty recommendation endorsing the service project.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: First Monday in April

P.E.O. Undergraduate Scholarships and Loan
Eligibility: For women attending UW-Eau Claire. The local PEO Chapter determines the eligibility.
Award: Local scholarships and a national grant are available.
Number Awarded Yearly: Determined by available funds.
Deadline: For Program for Continuing Education grant allow 8 weeks to process.   There is NO deadline for loans.
Contact Linda Spaeth for details, Old Library 2112, 836-3019.

Wisconsin Association for Food Protection, Inc. - E.H. Marth Food and Environmental Science Scholarship
Eligibility: The applicant be a Wisconsin resident enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program in Wisconsin, or out-of-state with reciprocal agreement, and must must be enrolled in a Dairy Science/Food Science/Environmental Sanitation or closely related major (dietetics, agronomy, animal science, etc.)
Website:  http://www.wafp-wi.org/scholarship.html
Award: $1,500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: July 1

Scholarships for Veterans and Their Families

Kyle Morrison Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently serving or have served in any branch of the military.  If they had previous military service, they must have been honorably discharged.  Students who demonstrate strong character and show great potential, especially as leaders and students, shall be given preference.  Financial need may be a consideration in the selection but is not the primary consideration. Contact Diane Stegner Roadt, Veterans Services Coordinator, at 836-3839 for more information. 
Award: up to $1,000 (may be renewed for a second year if recipient demonstrates continued academic progress)            
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: November 20

Richard T. Nuske Memorial Scholarship
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. – Wisconsin State Council
Eligibility: To be eligible the applicant must a Vietnam Veteran, or be a dependent or direct descendant of a US Vietnam Veteran, and must be attending an accredited Wisconsin school. For an application contact Nontraditional Student Services at S 226, or call 715-836-3529.
Award: $1,500            
Number Awarded Yearly: Two 
Deadline: January 17

To find the specific details, eligibility requirements, deadlines and applications for the following scholarships please visit their websites.

AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships for Military Personnel
(Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association)
A number of scholarships with requirements as to major, academic status and citizenship. See website at:  http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/military/

AMVETS National Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Veterans and Reservists..  For other info see: http://www.amvets.org/programs/programs_scholarships.html

 AVVA (Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America) Better Chance Scholarship
Open to members of VVA or AVVA; or a spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild of VVA or AVVA member, or a spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild of MIA, KIA or deceased Vietnam veterans.  See website:  http://avva.org/programs.htm and click on Better Chance Scholarship.

The American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Must be a member of Legion, Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion for 2 years prior to application.  See website:
http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NonTraditionalStudent/index.aspx

The American Legion -  Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship
Must be a veteran and a member of Legion, or child or grandchild of Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion member. See website: http://www.wilegion.org/programs/scholarships/schneider_emanuel/.
 
The Fund for Veterans' Education
Provides scholarships to veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan or Iraq since September 11, 2001 and who are now enrolled in college or vocational-technical school. See website: http://www.veteransfund.org/.

Mike Nash Memorial Scholarship Fund
Vietnam Veterans of America
Open to members of VVA; a spouse, child, stepchild, or grandchild of VVA member; or a spouse, child, stepchild, or grandchild of MIA, KIA or deceased Vietnam veterans.  See website:  http://www.vva.org/scholarship.html

U.S. Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarships
Applicants must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army. Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, junior or senior standing, and have a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. See website: http://www.armywomensfoundation.org/pages/legacyscholar.html.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS

The listings below are a sample of National scholarships, most of which will have an on-line or printable application available from their websites.

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicant must be female age 40 (as of March 31, 2009) or over, be able to demonstrate financial need, and be either a current or new student. A proposal for enrollment in a not-for-profit, post-secondary school or training program have been submitted within 6 months of scholarship award date. Applicants must have a valid email address. Access the application at: http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/.
Award: $500 to $5,000
Number Awarded Yearly: 100
Deadline: Between February 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010

Daniel Kovach Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Scholarships specific to blogging and web design, Library and Information Sciences, minority students, and women. For more information on these scholarships and links to other offerings, please check the Daniel Kovach Foundation Scholarship website:
http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/.
Award: Most awards are $1,000
Deadline: Please check the website.

Linda Lael Miller Scholarship
Eligibility: Women, age 25 or older, who are nontraditional students who have a difficult time finding scholarships for which they qualify.  See website for more details:  http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp.
Award: Varies
Deadline: October 1

Jeanette Rankin Foundation-Women's Education Fund
Eligibility: A woman, age 35 or older, a U.S. citizen, enrolled in or accepted to an accredited school, pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or an first bachelor's degree, low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Lower Living Standard. See website for this and other scholarship listings: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Post-Mark date of March 1st

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
See website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php.
Award: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: January (check website) 

Unmet Need Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need. The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need. See website:  http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html .
Awards: $1,000 to $3,800 
Deadline: May 31st

Scholarships By Deadline Date

(Eau Claire Local / Regional)

Deadlines	UW-Eau Claire / Local Scholarships
About 2 weeks after classes begin each semester- check website for date	Returning Student Grant Fund
January 29	Eau Claire Electric Cooperative
Mid-February	Delta Kappa Gamma
Mid-February	Winnie R. Gibson
February 15	American Business Women's Association - United Eau Claire Charter Chapter
March 1	Clara B. Small
March 3	Lopas-Cicenas Family Scholarship
March 3	Lila Shelley Nursing Scholarship
March 15	Riverland Energy Cooperative Scholarship
Mid March	Sigma Gamma Zeta II
April 1	American Association of University Women - Eau Claire Branch
April 1	Hero's Fund (Single Parent)
April 1	Robert & Ellen Tenney Moore
April 1	Mother's Day
April 1	Single Parent Scholarship
April 1	Wilbur, Valaria Kopplin Memorial
First Monday in April	Mary Roeli Hilfiker Experiential Education
April 15	Clearwater Kiwanis Single Parent
May 1	American Association of University Women - Chippewa Falls Branch
June 1	Denise Bertucci Scholarship
June 1	Nontrad Student Chancellor's Scholarship (for Fall)
December 1	Nontrad Student Chancellor's Scholarship (for Spring)
December 1	Susan Bruce (Single Parent)
December 1	McEnany (Single Parent)
December 1	Single Parent Scholarship Program
December 1	Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship (Single Parent)
December 1	Nontraditional Student Scholarship
December 1	Patches Scholarship
December 1	University Lutheran Church Scholarship
December 1	Nan Pickett Memorial
December 18	Bloomer Women's Club Scholarship (Women in Need)
None	University Women's Association Emergency Grant
Varies according to program. For P.C.E. grant allow 8 wks to process.	P.E. O. Scholarship and Loans

Tips for Scholarship Applicants

The following tips can be used to establish some general guidelines in writing scholarship applications. You may want to create a scholarship resume as a reference in applying for various scholarships. However, you will want to consider the perspective of the donor or the purpose of the organization, and then tailor your answers to their mission.

Address the questions asked. Write enough to let the selection committee get to know you as a student and as a person. Do not be too concise.

What are your education/career goals?

• Be specific and accurate when describing your education goals.
• Have you mapped out a realistic sequence to reach that goal?
• How did you decide on these goals?
• Do you have relevant employment or other experience?
• Do you have special skills to support your goals?
• Do you have a related personal or family experience which inspired you to choose this particular program?

What sets you apart from other candidates? Why should you receive the scholarship?

• Are you a first-generation student, come from low-income background, of nontraditional age, a single parent, and disabled or caring for family members?
• Explain how you have overcome obstacles.
• What are your interests and how do they pertain? Example: Music, writing, working with the elderly, entrepreneur, environmental or social issues, computers, etc.

Do you have unusual financial need?

• Cite specific needs (e.g. study abroad, new computer, art supplies, child care, commuting, etc.).

Final Tips

• If possible, type the application, or write neatly.
• Have someone else check your grammar and spelling. Impressions matter.
• Give your references (if requested) advance warning; provide a copy of your scholarship application as a reference.

Locating Other Scholarships

Non-traditional students are, of course, eligible for many other scholarships based on major, place of residence, career goal, etc., etc. Fortunately, there are a number of scholarship search engines available for you.

Local Scholarships
The best place to find additional scholarships available only to UW-Eau Claire students is on the financial aid web-site: http://www.uwec.edu/Finaid Click on "Loans, Grants and Scholarships." "UW-Eau Claire Foundation Scholarships" will list all university scholarships available to students. It contains the most up-to-date information about criteria, deadlines and how to apply.

It can be searched by category, including "non-traditional students" and majors.

National Scholarships
Here are some of the best on-line scholarship search engines:

http://www.aie.org/College/index.cfm
http://www.collegetoolkit.com/
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.finaid.org
http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/
http://www.collegeboard.com/paying/
http://www.salliemae.com/
http://www.xap.com/getmoney/scholarship/
http://www.studentjobs.gov/d_scholarship.asp
http://www.scholarships.com/
http://www.nextstudent.com/nextstudentloans/sse1/
http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/default.asp?sponsor=2859
http://www.findtuition.com/?r=mft
http://www.iefa.org/ (Scholarships for International Students)
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/
http://www.scholarshipquest.org/scholarshipquest.asp
http://www.study-in-germany.de/

Questions & Answers.

What effect will a scholarship have on my financial aid?

It may reduce financial aid dollar for dollar. For example, a $1,000 scholarship reduces federal or state aid by $1,000. The trade off, however, could be in the loan area - a $1,000 scholarship reduces a recipient's need for $1,000 of student loans. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

What effect will a scholarship have on my income tax?

It could be taxable income. Scholarships become taxable only if they are greater than the awardees' costs for tuition, books, and supplies - and then only the amount greater than the cost of tuition, books, and supplies is taxable. It is a very good idea to keep receipts for these latter items. ("Supplies" does not include housing.) The taxable amount of a scholarship is self-reported. It does not require a 1099 form.

What is the difference between a scholarship and a grant?

Scholarships are typically based on merit and derive from private sources, whereas grants are typically based on need and derive from the federal or state government.

Can I reapply for a scholarship?

Yes, certainly, if you've not been a recipient. If you have been a recipient, check the guidelines; if nothing prevents reapplication, try again.

Where do I go to receive the money?

Most scholarship monies are sent directly to the UW-EC Business Office and applied to the recipient's bill for tuition. If scholarship monies exceed the tuition bill, a refund check will be issued to you.

Should I send a thank you note to the donor?

Yes! It is always a courtesy to send a thank you note and donors love to hear from the recipient. Most Foundation scholarships from UW-Eau Claire will give specific information on where to send a thank you note and to whom it should be addressed. Send the than you note shortly after receiving the announcement that you have been selected.