Melkus Scholarship

The Melkus Scholarship supports graduate students in the Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (excluding Executive MBA students). The scholarship is available to students admitted for the Winterim 2026 or Spring 2026 term who are enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester, either full-time or part-time. This renewable scholarship provides financial assistance for multiple semesters to eligible students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through submission of a FAFSA or a non-FAFSA-filer worksheet for students ineligible to file a FAFSA. The scholarship particularly seeks candidates who contribute to the diversity of the student body in the broadest sense and who demonstrate current, past, or future entrepreneurial activity and plans. The award amount varies based on available funds and student need. The application includes supplemental questions exploring the applicant's motivation for choosing their program within the Lubar College of Business, their enrollment status, entrepreneurial activities and plans, perspectives on how diversity benefits the business field, and any additional information relevant to the selection committee's decision. Applications are reviewed on a priority basis with a December 15, 2025 priority deadline and a final deadline of January 15, 2026.