Description
USM is proud to offer the Osher ReEntry Scholarships designed to support student who have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of 5 or more years.
The Osher ReEntry Scholarship was established at the USM Foundation in 2009 with a gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Eligibility
- Students have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of 5 or more years
- Students must be matriculated at USM in their first bachelor's degree program, students with a prior bachelor's degree are not eligible for the ReEntry Scholarship.
- Students must be enrolled either full or part-time (minimum enrollment of 6 credit hours per semester). Part time students may be awarded a prorated scholarship amount.
- Students anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation
- Demonstrated financial need, not necessarily on their FAFSA
- Academic promise and commitment to obtaining their degree
Award Amount
Up to $5,000 per academic year
Deadline
June 15th
How to Apply
Submit Reentry Scholarship application, including an essay and a statement of financial need.
How to Renew
Submit the Reentry Scholarship application, including the "renewal" essay prompt and a statement of financial need.
Contact
Nancy Varin
Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Scholarships
Luther Bonney Hall, Room 136, Portland Campus
207-780-5330