University+ Scholarship Application

Complete this application to be considered for winter 2025 University+ scholarships from the David A. Cole Scholarship Fund and the Miriam Williford Scholarship Fund. Only students in primarily University+ based programs will be considered, meaning that you take the majority of your classes from admission until graduation through the University+ session. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact scholarships@uww.umass.edu to confirm before applying.

Award
Varies
Deadline
12/07/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you enrolled in a program in which you take most classes through the University+ session? If not, please do not complete this application. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact scholarships@uww.umass.edu to confirm before applying.
  2. Which primarily University+ based program are you enrolled in?
  3. In up to 500 words, explain why receiving a scholarship would be important to you in staying on track to completing your program and in overcoming challenges and/or disadvantages. Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will not help you produce the personal statement the committee is seeking, and using them is not permitted.
  4. In up to 100 words, in order to be considered for a David A. Cole Scholarship, describe the career change you are pursuing, your ultimate work goals, and the relevance of the specific program for which you are requesting a scholarship. Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will not help you produce the career change statement the committee is seeking, and using them is not permitted.
  5. I certify that all the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.