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.

UW-Eau Claire Foundation Scholarships Targeted to Nontraditional Students

General Scholarships
Scholarships for Specific Majors
Single Parent Scholarships
Emergency Grants

General 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 or returning to 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: Variable
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: April 1st

Patricia H. Anderson Memorial P.E.O., Chapter AP Scholarship
Eligibility: Available to nontraditional female students, freshmen through senior at UW-Eau Claire. Applicants can be single parents or any nontraditional female students trying to improve their situation through education. Applicants must show financial need through the FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. Students do not need to have a declared major.
Award: $1200
Number Awarded Yearly: 3
Priority Deadline: April 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

Lyla Flagler Award
Eligibility: Mature individuals who formerly attended UW-Eau Claire without graduating and returned to complete their degree. Recipients must display financial need and should formerly have had an above-average scholastic record when they first attended the University.
Award: $800
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: April 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

Robert & Ellen Tenney Moore
Returning Adult Scholarship
Eligibility: Adult students attending UW-Eau Claire, full or part-time, who demonstrates financial needs not met by traditional forms of financial assistance. Must have FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office.
Preference is given to a female returning adult student.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: April 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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.
Award: $400
Number Awarded Yearly: 30
Deadline: October 1st for Fall 2008, April 1st for Fall 2009
Online Application
Printable Application

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.
Award: $250
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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).
Award: Variable
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: September 15th for fall 2008
Online Application Form
Printable Application

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.
Award: Varies ($300-$500)
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: Mid March
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 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.  University Lutheran welcomes a personal relationship with scholarship recipients and sometimes is able to provide assistance in other ways.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

Wilbur, Valaria Kopplin Memorial
Eligibility: Recipient must be a self-supporting adult student or an adult of a self-supporting family unit attending 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.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Priority Deadline: April 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

Women in Higher Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to full- or part-time undergraduate students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire who have completed 88 or more credits and maintained a 3.0 GPA or better, and display financial need. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to promoting equal opportunity for women in all situations within the University; or to enhancing the position of women at the University; or to collaborating with local, state, or national women's organizations to assist in improving the status of women in society. A preference will be shown toward applicants who have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Award: $150
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: Early Spring Semester, date varies
Application forms are available from the Office of Women's Studies.

Scholarships for Specific Majors

E. Louise Carter Scholarship
Eligibility: Preferred applicant should be a nontraditional aged student, with financial need, returning to school after an interruption in their education. Preference will be for students of junior, senior or graduate level with a major in social work, psychology, nursing or other helping professions with career plans involving counseling or recovery efforts for people with problems with alcohol, substance abuse or eating disorders.  Applicant must be in good academic standing with indications of a promising career in counseling.  Forms are available in the Counseling Office (OL 2122).  Return applications to: Dr. P.J. Kennedy in Counseling Services.
Award: $1,500
Number Awarded Yearly: One - Option to renew by continuing to meet criteria. Deadline: May 8th

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: $350
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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 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 enrolled at least half time and whose GPA is 3.5 or above.  The scholarships are renewable until graduation but current recipients must reapply and maintain their eligibility.  Renewal is not automatic.
Awards: $1,800 each
Number Awarded Yearly: Two
Deadline: July 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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: $400
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.

Frank A. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: The Frank A. Memorial Scholarship has been established to benefit nontraditional art majors at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  The recipient shall be considered to be an outstanding art student and role model for fellow art majors.  Potential and performances should be the primary consideration for selecting the recipient; financial need is not a consideration.  Should the recipient have art selected for the Juried Art Show, the recipient has the option of having the department use the $250 to purchase the art work from the student for the university’s permanent art collection.  If the recipient does not have work in the art show and/or prefers not to have his/her work purchased, the award shall be treated as a scholarship and applied to the recipient’s tuition at UW-Eau Claire. Students must submit a completed application form available in the Art Department Office.
Award: $250
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: Last Friday in March

 

Single Parent Scholarships Administered by
Non-traditional Student Services

A.H. Zeppa Family Foundation Single Parent Scholarship and Internship Opportunity
Eligibility: Must be a single parent. Must be a currently enrolled student at UW-Eau Claire in good academic standing, have at least a 2.0 g.p.a. on 12 credits at the time of application and have potential for academic and career success. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office. All applicants must have a current FAFSA on file.
Preference will be given to students pursuing their first undergraduate degree, although second degree and graduate students will be considered.
Award: $1,000 for scholarship; up to $2,000 in internship stipend
Number of awards: Varies
Description: In addition to a $1,000 scholarship, a student can receive up to $2,000 stipend for an internship. These internships are very flexible and can be arranged to fit your schedule. They can be for credit (one, two or three credits) or not for credit; part-time or full-time during the summer, fall, winterim or spring. They can include internships required for your major. Compensation will depend on the number of hours involved in the internship.
Deadline: April 1st for scholarship; July 1st for completing internship paperwork
Online Application
Printable Application

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.
Award: Variable
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies depending on funding
Deadline: December 1st for spring awards and April 1st for fall awards.
Online Application
Printable Application

NOTE: A student can submit one application-available online to apply for the following 4 named scholarships. The student can receive a scholarship more than once, but renewal is never automatic. You must reapply and be considered with the new pool of applicants.

Susan J. Bruce Single Parent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a single parent 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.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

Dick & Marlene Cable, Single Parent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a returning female student with significant financial assistance need. Preference will be given to a single parent with custodial responsibility and dependent children. Potential for success in academics and career must be demonstrated. Must have FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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.
Award: $1,000
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

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.            
Number awarded Yearly: One
Priority Deadline: December 1st
Online Application
Printable Application

 

Other Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships for Nontraditional Students
Emergency Grants
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: 2 - 4
Deadline: February 15th
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)
Eligibility: Women only who are 25 or older and a resident of Bloomer School District; must be a primary or secondary breadwinner and demonstrate financial need.
Award: $300
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: 1st week in December
Printable Application

Clearwater Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire, Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility: Male or female single custodial parent 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/.
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 Grants

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 26
Applicants can pick up an application form at Nontraditional Student Services or access online at:  http://www.ecec.com/ under 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: $1,000
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

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://www.avva.org/better_chance.htm

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://bradford.kusd.edu/scholarships/bulletins/schniedere.htm

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/.

Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship
Applicants must have served in the U.S. Military in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom beginning September 11, 2001 or later.  See website:  https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military/index.cfm

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

Women Marines Association Scholarship Program
Applicants must be sponsored by a WMA member and: be serving or have served in the Marine Corps; or be a descendent of a Marine on active duty or who has served honorably; or be a sibling or a descendent of a sibling of a Marine on active duty or who has served honorably; or have completed 2 years in a Marine Corps JROTC program.  See website:  http://www.womenmarines.org/scholarships.php

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 October 31) 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: October 31

Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Career Advancement Scholarship Program
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must Be a female at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2008, be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, demonstrate critical financial need with an expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2500 or less.  Applicants must demonstrate clear career plans, be officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, including those in American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands and plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2008, and August 31, 2010. Applicant may not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc.
See website: http://www.bpwusa.org .
Award: $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline: April 15

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/apply/apply.html.
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: http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp .
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
Early Spring Semester, date varies	Women in Higher Education
January 26	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 3	Lopas-Cicenas Family Scholarship
March 3	Lila Shelley Nursing Scholarship
March 15	Riverland Energy Cooperative Scholarship
Mid March	Sigma Gamma Zeta II
Last Friday in March	Thomas, Frank Memorial
April 1	A.H. Zeppa Family Foundation Single Parent Scholarship & Internship Opportunity - SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
April 1	American Association of University Women - Eau Claire Branch
April 1	Patricia H. Anderson Memorial P.E.O. Memorial
April 1	Lyla Flagler Award
April 1	Robert & Ellen Tenney Moore
April 1	Mother's Day Scholarship
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
May 8	E. Louise Carter Scholarship
June 1	Denise Bertucci Scholarship
June 1	Nontrad Student Chancellor's Scholarship (for Fall)
July 1	A.H. Zeppa Family Foundation Single Parent Scholarship & Internship Opportunity - INTERNSHIP DEADLINE
July 1	Clara B. Small
October 1	Mother's Day Scholarship for Fall 2008
December 1	Nontrad Student Chancellor's Scholarship (for Spring)
December 1	University Lutheran Church Scholarship
December 1	Susan Bruce
December 1	Dick & Marlene Cable
December 1	Mc Enany Single Parent
December 1	Single Parent Scholarship Program
December 1	Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship
December 1	Nontraditional Student Scholarship
December 1	Nan Pickett Memorial Scholarship
December, first week	Bloomer Women's Club Scholarship (Women in Need)
Varies according to program. For P.C.E. grant allow 8 wks to process.	P.E. O. Scholarship and Loans
No deadline	University Women's Association Emergency Grant

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.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.petersons.com/
http://www.studentjobs.gov/d_scholarship.asp
http://www.scholarships.com/

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.