# The Bernard Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship Program

> Amount varies from Alcorn State University. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/the-bernard-osher-foundation-reentry-scholarship-program
- Provider: Alcorn State University (College)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- College: [Alcorn State University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/alcorn-state-university-31)
- Official page: https://www.alcorn.edu/giving-back/osher-reentry-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

This scholarship program supports non-traditional, reentry undergraduate students who are returning to higher education after a significant break to complete their first bachelor's degree. Funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the program aims to assist students who have faced a cumulative gap of five or more years in their academic journeys. Eligible candidates must show academic promise, a strong commitment to completing their education, and demonstrated financial need. The funding is intended solely for tuition expenses at four-year institutions. It is designed for individuals who plan to participate in the workforce for a substantial period after graduation, typically targeting those in their mid-twenties to fifty. The award is not available to graduate students, individuals seeking a second degree, students enrolled solely in online classes, or international students who plan to leave the country after finishing their studies.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- College types: 4-year college
- Applicants must be non-traditional students who have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years and are pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. Candidates should ideally be between twenty-five and fifty years old, anticipate working for a significant period after graduation, and cannot be enrolled exclusively in online courses or be international students planning to return to their home countries.

## How to apply

To apply, students must complete and submit the online application form by clicking the application link provided on the university's scholarship webpage.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.