The Osher Reentry Scholarship Application
For the 2015-2016 University of Oregon Osher Reentry Scholarship Program
Name:
UO ID #
Address:
Phone:
City _______ State: _______ Zip:
E-mail
Major/Intended Major:
Recommender(s)
Academic History: Please list ALL community colleges and universities you have attended. Include the dates you
attended these institutions. Attach transcripts (official or unofficial).
Name of Institution:
Dates of Attendance, from: ______ to ______
Name of Institution:
Dates of Attendance, from: ______ to ______
Name of Institution:
Dates of Attendance, from: ______ to ______
The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, funded by The Bernard Osher Foundation, provides financial assistance to eligible UO
students in completing their first undergraduate degrees. The Foundation recognizes the commitment, efforts and financial
hardships of reentry students who have experienced a gap in the pursuit of their education and who can look forward to a
significant number of years of workforce participation after graduation.
Application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2015. Each scholarship will consist of a tuition grant between $1,400 and $2,000 to be
disbursed in three equal parts, one part each term, over the 2015-16 academic year.1
An Osher Reentry Scholarship applicant must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
 Must have completed at least 12 credits in advance of fall term 2015.
 Must have ‘stopped out’ in pursuit of first bachelor’s degree for a cumulative total of 5 or more years.
 Must be working toward a first bachelor’s degree.
 Must demonstrate financial need.1
 Must demonstrate the potential to succeed in his or her course of study.
 Must remain in good academic standing throughout the 2015-16 year.
In addition to the application form, please submit:
 500-700 word essay discussing how the Osher Reentry Scholarship could impact your ability to be enrolled at the
University of Oregon in pursuit of your academic goals.
*All university officials are required to report incidents of child abuse and prohibited discrimination and harassment,
including sexual harassment/assault. If you have questions or concerns, please contact gjewett@uoregon.edu.
 One to two paragraphs discussing your goals for after graduation.
 One or two Letters of Recommendation (see attached form). These may come from an instructor, mentor, advisor,
employer or supervisor.
 Transcripts (official or unofficial) from every community college and university you have attended.
I certify that all information contained within this application is true, and that to the best of my knowledge
comply with all of the above stated applicant criteria.
Applicant Signature:
Date:
Forward all materials to:
Nontraditional Student Programs
Office of the Dean of Students
5216 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5216
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All Osher Scholarship applicants must complete and file a FAFSA listing the University of Oregon, school code 003223.
The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program
Recommendation Form
To be completed by Applicant:
Applicant Name:
Applicant UO ID#:
Recommender’s Name
Position/Title:
Recommender’s Relation to Applicant:
Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the UO Student Record
Policy, registered students have the right to inspect their records, including letters of
recommendation. If you wish to waive your right of access to this evaluation, you may do so by
checking the appropriate box below. Check only one box. Refusal to waive access will not affect the
decision of the scholarship committee.
I WAIVE access to this recommendation
Signature
I DO NOT WAIVE access to this recommendation
Date
To Recommender: The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, funded by The Bernard Osher Foundation, seeks to recognize the
commitment, efforts and financial hardships of reentry students who have experienced a considerable gap in the pursuit of their
education and who can look forward to a significant number of years of workforce participation.
In a separate letter, please provide your honest evaluation of the applicant’s performance and potential, as a student,
professional, and colleague, including leadership roles, community service, family responsibilities, achievements, and any other
experiences with which you are familiar that illustrate the student’s background and potential. Please explain your relationship to
the applicant and how long you have known him or her.
Mail all recommendation materials under a sealed envelope to the address below. Thank you very much for your insight. This is
critical information and will assist the selection committee in making its awards.
Forward all materials to:
Nontraditional Student Programs
Office of the Dean of Students
5216 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5216
Questions concerning the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program may be referred to:
Justine Carpenter, Office of the Dean of Students
541-346-1123; justcarp@uoregon.edu