Returning Adult Learners Scholarship Application is Open!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:54:01 -0400

Returning Adult Learners are eligible for four scholarships, applications are due at the end of May (5/30/2025)!

Available Scholarships

Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship: This is the signature scholarship for the Women's, Gender, & Equity Center's Returning Adult Learners Scholarship Program. Each year, 12-15 Newcombe scholars are selected. Award amount varies between $500 - $4,000 based on individual need and merit for the academic year.

AEGON Scholarship: Each year, two to four students are selected. Recipients must have financial dependents. Award amount varies between $1,000 - $3,000.

The Richard and Roslyn Bryson Neville Memorial Fund: Each year, one to three students are awarded. Recipients must be U.S citizens. Award amount varies between $1,000 - $1,500.

Rosalie Tydings Scholarship: Each year, one student is awarded. Award amount is approximately $800.

Application Requirements:

Must be a UMBC student pursuing first bachelor's degree

Must be age 25 and older Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Must be enrolled or planning to enroll part-time or full-time Fall 2025

Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply to all scholarships via Scholarship Retriever!

Requirements if you receive the scholarship:

Submission of post-acceptance forms

Attendance for an orientation

Attendance at once-per-month workshops

One-on-one meeting with a Women's, Gender, & Equity Center Staff Meeting

Visit these websites for more info:

Women's Center Scholarship Page

Scholarship Retriever

Programming associated with these scholarships are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.