Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship

The Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship was established by The Bernard Osher Foundation to provide assistance to adult learners who otherwise might not be able to afford a college education. It offers a financial incentive, as well as important recognition, for the most qualified students to work toward degree completion and, ultimately, fulfill their career objectives. Students selected to be Osher Scholars will:

• Be between 25 and 50 years of age
• Have been away from school for a minimum of 5 years
• Be working toward the completion of their first baccalaureate degree
• Be enrolled full-time (carrying at least 12 hours)
• Have a minimum of one semester completed at The University of Akron and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher

To demonstrate movement toward their degree objectives, Osher Scholars must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at the end of the first semester on scholarship. If a student's GPA falls below a 2.0, the student must document the reasons for the substandard performance, and submit a plan of action to raise the GPA. Having maintained an appropriate GPA and compiled a strong record of academic performance, Osher Scholars who meet the application requirements may have the opportunity to renew their Osher Reentry Scholarship award, and/or receive additional scholarship support when they are admitted to their degree-granting colleges.

For more information, please call the UA Adult Focus office at 330-972-5793.