Scholarship

Andrew P. Potos Memorial Scholarship

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Original Source
Award

$2,000 - $2,000

Deadline

Feb 01, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Andrew P. Potos Memorial Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or transfer students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate that they, or their parent(s)/guardian(s), have values and behaviors associated with persons seeking better life opportunities for themselves and their children. Eligible candidates must show persistence in overcoming roadblocks to obtaining higher education such as economic, cultural, language, and social barriers; creativity and drive in seeking economic opportunity; and/or resilience in facing and overcoming the challenges of building a better life. The scholarship provides $2,000 annually and is renewable, with an anticipated total of $6,000 over the full term of the award. Prior recipients may have their scholarships renewed provided they remain eligible.

Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
first_generation, low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

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