About
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a public research university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through its Panther Scholarship Portal, UWM provides a comprehensive scholarship management system for students, offering hundreds of scholarship opportunities across various schools, colleges, and departments. The portal facilitates both auto-match and apply-to scholarships, supporting undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines including engineering, arts, sciences, business, public health, and education.
Funding Opportunities
Robert & Sylvia Wheeler Scholarship
The Robert & Sylvia Wheeler Scholarship is awarded to select junior or senior students enrolled in the Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship particularly aims to support first-generation college students who demonstrate financial need, making higher education more accessible to students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Pella Windows & Doors of WI Scholarship
The Pella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student studying architecture. This scholarship provides financial support along with unique professional development opportunities. Pella will host the recipient at professional events and job sites and offer mentoring and networking opportunities to gain insight into the architecture and construction industry throughout the academic year. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing architectural studies while connecting them with real-world industry experience and professional networks.
Lubar 25
The Lubar College of Business Lubar 25 program is a recognition program that aims to honor undergraduate business students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, entrepreneurship, leadership, and campus and/or community service. Students selected for this program will be recognized at a special reception, profiled on the Lubar College of Business website and highlighted through various media channels. Recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship and have the opportunity to display this honor on their resumes. The program seeks to celebrate outstanding business students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who have achieved success in multiple areas of college life. To be eligible, students must be undergraduate business majors at UWM with junior or senior standing and maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. They must demonstrate success in at least two of the following areas: academics, entrepreneurship, leadership, or campus/community service. Previous Lubar 25 recipients are not eligible to reapply. Selected students will be evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of business leaders and celebrated for their achievements. The application process requires submission of a current resume, statement of career aspirations, and one letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant's commitment to the four core areas. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline for consideration by the selection committee.
Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship
The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership offers scholarships to undergraduate students at each of the University of Wisconsin System's four-year campuses. Scholarships are intended for undergraduates who have shown public leadership in their lives in a way that reflects the general legacy of Governor Tommy G. Thompson. Governor Thompson was a broad thinker who offered common-sense solutions to tackle big problems through teamwork and an unending zeal to make our state a better place. The Center seeks high-quality applicants who reflect Tommy's spirit, have demonstrated leadership during their time in college and will continue to lead in the future. UWM conducts an initial review of candidate applications and nominates three applicants as finalists to a Thompson Center Review Board. That Review Board, composed of the full Faculty Advisory Committee or its designated subcommittee, forwards its recommendations to the Center's Public Leadership Board for final approval. The Center selects one scholarship recipient from each of the thirteen four-year University of Wisconsin System campuses. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time degree-seeking students at a four-year University of Wisconsin System campus, be in good academic standing, have a cumulative undergraduate GPA (first-year students without a cumulative GPA are ineligible), and must not have received this scholarship previously. The scholarships are one-time, non-renewable, and non-transferable. Recipients must agree to attend one Thompson Center event during the year of scholarship.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program)
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant funded by the United States Congress and facilitated by the U.S. Department of Education, designed to prepare undergraduate participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research, professional development, and scholarly activities. The program carries the mission of increasing the representation of first-generation, low-income, and racial/ethnic minority students within graduate education and the PhD. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received grant funding since 1991 as one of the first 14 institutions awarded the McNair grant. Participation begins in the Spring semester prior to graduation with flexible lunch and learn workshops focusing on research building skills. Participants engage with all programming each term from admission until receipt of the bachelor's degree. Summer programming entails a full-time research internship lasting 10 weeks. Participants who complete the summer component and fulfill program requirements receive a summer stipend, graduate school application fee waivers, and a reduction in the cost of the GRE. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the undergraduate division at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and meet minimum eligibility criteria. Submissions are reviewed by a committee and admission is provided to no more than 15 students per cohort. After summer programming, participants engage in regular meetings with McNair staff on their progress towards graduate program application and Fall/Spring McNair programming.
New Directions Scholarship
New Directions is a four-year renewable scholarship for incoming first-year students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a major in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Competitive applicants will have a high school GPA of 3.70 or higher, strong writing skills as demonstrated on the application, and an array of high school activities. The scholarship is renewable for four years and provides varying amounts up to $2,000 per year. Applications are accepted each year between October and December for high school seniors who are entering UWM the following fall as first-year students. The priority deadline to apply is December 15; applications will continue to be accepted for one month after that but will only be considered if funding is available after awards are made to students who met the priority deadline. Students who complete the New Directions scholarship application will automatically be considered for all other first-year student scholarships offered by the College of Letters & Science.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. The fellowship provides graduate school funding for immigrants or the children of immigrants. Eligibility includes naturalized US citizens, green card holders, asylees or refugees, or individuals who graduated from both high school and college in the United States (such as DACA recipients). The fellowship involves taking part in two fall conferences in New York City with all expenses paid and meeting with the fellowship director on campus.
Non-Resident Tuition Relief Award (NRTRA)
UWM may remit non-resident tuition, either in whole or in part, for undergraduate students who are deserving of relief from the assessment of non-resident tuition. This application is utilized by admitted UWM students who are not Wisconsin residents under Wis. Stat. § 36.27(1) and are seeking non-resident tuition relief. The award provides relief from out-of-state tuition charges based on connections to Wisconsin, financial need, and educational barriers. To receive a decision about non-resident tuition relief by the start of the semester, students must submit their application no later than seven calendar days before the first day of classes. Students may apply after this deadline for the then-pending semester, but retroactive appeals relating to prior semesters will not be considered. The program evaluates applicants based on their Wisconsin connections (such as high school graduation, residency history, tax filing status), financial need, exhaustion of other funding sources, educational barriers faced, and difficulties in paying for education.
Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant
The Universities of Wisconsin Emergency Grant is available to currently enrolled, degree-seeking, undergraduate UWM students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. Students must have experienced an unexpected financial crisis that would make completing the current term difficult. Students who apply but are not enrolled in courses for the current term will be considered ineligible. This emergency grant provides financial assistance to help students overcome unexpected financial obstacles that threaten their ability to complete the current academic term. The grant is designed specifically for Pell-eligible students facing urgent financial needs and awards are based on documented emergency situations with a maximum of $1,000 per student.
Pounce Back Re-Entry Scholarship
The Pounce Back Re-Entry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate re-entry students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Re-entry students are defined as those who were once degree-seeking UWM students but have not attended UWM for a full academic year and are ready to return to college to complete their degrees. Full-time undergraduate re-entry students receive $500 for their first term back, while part-time undergraduate re-entry students receive $250 for their first term back. Summer re-entry students receive the scholarship in the following fall semester, and UWinteriM re-entry students receive the scholarship in the following spring semester. Award recipients who change their enrollment status after being awarded this scholarship (e.g., moving from part-time to full-time or vice versa) will be reviewed and have their award amount adjusted accordingly. Students are automatically considered based on their completed General Application through the UW-Milwaukee Panther Scholarship Portal.
Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP) Award for Minnesota Students
The Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP) Award provides Minnesota state residents with an additional $1,000 award each year to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This scholarship is specifically designed to attract out-of-state students from Minnesota and make UW-Milwaukee more affordable. The award is renewable each year for students who maintain good academic standing and are continuously enrolled full-time at the Main Campus with no withdrawals or breaks between consecutive fall and spring semesters. Students can receive up to $4,000 total over the full term of the award, making this a valuable opportunity for Minnesota residents seeking quality education at UW-Milwaukee. Recipients are automatically considered based on their completed General Application, simplifying the application process.
Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP) Award for Midwest Students
The Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP) Award provides financial support to students who are residents of Midwest states attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The program offers a $1,000 annual award to eligible students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota. The award is renewable annually for students who maintain good academic standing and are continuously enrolled full-time with no withdrawals or breaks between consecutive fall and spring semesters. With a total anticipated award of $4,000 over the full term, this scholarship supports both new freshman and transfer students across all university departments. Students are automatically considered for this award based on their completed General Application.
International Student Scholarship - Fall Start
The International Student Scholarship - Fall Start is awarded to select newly admitted undergraduate international first-year and transfer students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic records and have financial need. The award provides up to $6,000 per year, distributed as $3,000 per semester. Eligible students are automatically considered based on their completed General Application to UW-Milwaukee. This scholarship is offered through the university's admissions office in partnership with the Center for International Education.
Chancellor's Merit Scholarship
The Chancellor's Merit Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee based on the student's unweighted final high school grade point average (GPA). All domestic new first-year students pursuing a bachelor's degree are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years if students continue full-time enrollment at the undergraduate level. Qualified first-year students receive their scholarship automatically upon full-time enrollment and are notified of the award shortly after admittance. No scholarship application is required. While the Chancellor's Merit Scholarship uses a student's high school GPA at the time of application for admission to determine the award amount initially, the student's final unweighted high school GPA as reflected on their final high school transcript will determine the official award amount. Students must submit their final high school transcript to UWM by August 1 before their first fall term. Award changes will be processed before the first financial aid disbursement date in August just before the start of the fall semester.
Black & Gold Scholarship
The Black & Gold Scholarship is awarded to Wisconsin residents with a high school GPA above 2.0 and out-of-state domestic residents with a high school GPA above 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a first-time bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if the student remains enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level for consecutive, standard fall and spring terms. Most recipients are awarded $500, while select Wisconsin residents are awarded $1,000 as determined by the Office of Student Scholarships. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their completed General Application through the UW-Milwaukee Panther Scholarship Portal.
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