Bill Carlsen Memorial Scholarship

The Bill Carlsen Memorial Scholarship honors Bill Carlsen, WTMJ weathercaster from 1951–1972, who was one of the United States' first television weathercasters. This scholarship has been established in his memory and is administered jointly by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and WTMJ. The scholarship is specifically available to Atmospheric Science majors at UWM. Applications are reviewed by a committee consisting of a representative from WTMJ-TV and a UWM Atmospheric Sciences professor. The dollar value of the scholarship is dependent upon available funds, with the current award amount set at $1,000.00. Students interested in this scholarship should complete relevant sections of the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application, including Co-curricular Activities, Community Service and Volunteer Work, Work Experience, and Academic and Career Goals. For optimal consideration and more information about the scholarship, students are encouraged to contact Professor Paul Roebber. The general application can be edited at any time prior to the scholarship deadline.