Scholarship

Joan Marie Scholarship

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Original Source
Award

$1,000 - $1,000

Deadline

Feb 01, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Joan Marie scholarship honors the mother of Deona T. Mickens and Desiree M. Ellison-Olheiser. It is intended to help a senior in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Eligible candidates will have senior standing by August 31, a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA, and a declared major in the College of Letters & Science. Eligible students will also have demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA and significant engagement with or significant service to the African American/Black/African Diaspora community. Applications are typically accepted in January, with awards given in spring for the following school year. Students graduating in the same spring or summer are not eligible.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
racial_minorities

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Restrictions

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