Adult Student Technical College Grant
This unique scholarship program has been established to support the efforts of adults who are entering or returning to school after a number of years in the work force. It recognizes the special effort and challenges facing adult students, many of whom have families to support while earning a technical college degree. The Adult Student Technical College Scholarship is sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, Inc.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be 25 years old on or before November 1, 2009.
- Be accepted into a two-year associate degree program at one of the following
Wisconsin technical colleges:
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
- Nicolet Technical College
- Mid-State Technical College
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Be a student in good standing during the 2009-2010 academic year.
- Be a WPS gas and/or electric customer.
Awards
A number of $250 and $500 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded to part-time and full-time students each year. Scholarship recipients will receive the award as a tuition credit, which will be applied to the second semester of the 2010-2011 academic year. Awards will be made based on a combination of merit and financial need.
How to Apply
Simply complete the application form online beginning October 1.
Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2009. Questions should be directed to Ms. Sandra Kraft, NWTC Foundation Director, at 800-422-6982, ext. 5426.