About this scholarship
The Second Chapter Scholarship is a adult & returning-student scholarship worth $2,000/year, awarded to students returning to college after a gap of several years or more, based on the application essay and current academic plan.
Renewable for up to 3 years beyond the first, for a maximum of 4 years total.
Who is eligible
This award is open to students returning to college after a gap of five years or more. Meeting the description here does not guarantee an award — funding is limited and awards are made from among eligible applicants each cycle.
How to apply
Apply through the general scholarship application on MyPorter; the required essay describes your return to school and your plan to finish.
Deadline: March 1. Save your essay draft outside MyPorter before you submit, in case you want to reuse or adapt it for another scholarship with a similar prompt.
Renewal
Renewal requires continued enrollment at the pace described in the award letter (full- or part-time) and satisfactory academic progress.
Common questions
Can I apply for this and other scholarships at the same time? Yes. Most Porter scholarships can be combined with each other and with need-based aid, though total gift aid cannot exceed your cost of attendance; the financial-aid office adjusts automatically if a combination goes over.
What happens if my GPA drops below the renewal threshold for one term? Most Porter scholarships give a one-term warning before an award is paused, rather than cancelling it immediately — check your specific award letter, since terms vary.
Does this scholarship reduce my loan eligibility? It reduces need-based aid only if, combined with everything else, it would put your total aid over your cost of attendance; ask financial aid to check your specific package.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. The Second Chapter Scholarship, its donor, amount, and every deadline on this page are invented; nothing here is a scholarship you can actually apply for.