  {"id":17700,"date":"2023-09-11T14:35:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T19:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/?page_id=17700"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:05:26","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-pb-50\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Scholarships<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">A great education should also be an affordable one, and 80% of our students receive financial aid \u2014 usually in a combination of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">To apply for financial aid, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for maximum financial aid consideration. We use the FAFSA results to determine what kind of aid you\u2019re eligible to receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-u-pb-20 uwm-u-pt-30\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/getting-started\/\" rel=\"\">Getting Started Guide<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/policies\/\" rel=\"\">Scholarship Policies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/portal\/\" rel=\"\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#information\" rel=\"\">Information by Student Type<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#signature\" rel=\"\">Signature Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#resources\" rel=\"\">Additional Information &amp; Resources<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#sources\" rel=\"\">Other Sources of Financial Aid<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-my-0\" \/>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"information\">Scholarships &amp; Information by Student Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center lead-in\">Discover a wealth of scholarship opportunities tailored to your unique student profile. Explore a diverse range of scholarships designed to meet the specific needs and characteristics of different student types. Whether you&#8217;re an aspiring undergraduate, a graduate student, an international scholar, or someone with unique talents and interests, there are scholarships available to help you achieve your educational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">New First-Year Students \/ New Freshmen<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Some scholarships for new first-year students* require no action from the student as they are considered automatically through the admission process. Other scholarship opportunities require the student to complete an application in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;to be considered. Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;term=&amp;scopes%5B%5D=71&amp;commit=Filter+Opportunities\">New Freshman Scholarships filter<\/a>&nbsp;to see opportunities specific to you. Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/types-of-financial-aid\/scholarships\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started with Scholarships guide<\/a> for additional details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have been admitted to 51ÁÔÆæ, use your ePanther ID to sign in to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;and complete the General Application. Complete as much as possible, as this will be the primary source of information used to select recipients. Based on your answers in the General Application, you will be directed to fill out more specific applications tied to scholarships for which you are eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each scholarship offered by 51ÁÔÆæ has unique eligibility criteria. Some are open to most or all students. Others have specific requirements about academic achievements, intended majors or careers, or even which high school a student attended. But the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;uses your student data and your answers on the General Application to match you with open scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible. You can then complete and submit applications online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incoming students are assigned a school or college based on information they have listed in their application for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-sm\">*<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/registrar\/enrollment\/first-year-students\/\">UW-Milwaukee is transitioning from the terms \u201cFreshman\u201d and \u201cFreshmen\u201d to \u201cFirst-Year.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a2\">Chancellor\u2019s Merit Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/scholarships-aid\/chancellors-merit-scholarship\/\">Chancellor\u2019s Merit Scholarship<\/a>&nbsp;is automatically awarded to new first-year students based on high school grade point average (GPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a3\">Admission Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, 51ÁÔÆæ awards merit-based admission scholarships to incoming first-year students each year through a competitive scholarship awarding process. Awards range from $500 to $5,000, and some may be renewable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How can I qualify for an admission scholarship?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being admitted, new first-year students are encouraged to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> General Application to be considered for merit-based scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What is considered in the awarding process?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the student\u2019s responses on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> General Application, criteria such as high school grade point average, class rank, and ACT\/SAT scores (if provided) may be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>When will I hear if I\u2019ve been awarded an admission scholarship?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship award offers are emailed beginning in late fall and continuing through the spring. Students with questions should&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/contact\/contact-student-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact the Office of Student Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a5\">Academic Excellence Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wisconsin&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/academic-excellence-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)<\/a>&nbsp;is awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a6\">Out-of-State Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ is a great value and an even better investment because we\u2019re competitively priced and students qualify for&nbsp;special discount programs that bring your costs close to Wisconsin resident rates\u2014and far below the price tags of private colleges.&nbsp;The $1,000 annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/scholarships-aid\/milwaukee-advantage-program\/\">Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP)<\/a>&nbsp;award is offered to students from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/#tab-tuition-midwest-residents\">Midwest states<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a7\">International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students are eligible for many scholarships at 51ÁÔÆæ. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;allows international students, like all students, to explore the scholarships they are eligible for, be considered for those with automatic offers when their ePanther ID is activated, and apply to any scholarships that require additional information for consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">New Transfer Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>New transfer students are encouraged to complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> General Application to be automatically considered for admission scholarships and others. Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;term=&amp;scopes%5B%5D=40&amp;commit=Filter+Opportunities\">Transfer Student Scholarships filter<\/a>&nbsp;to view opportunities specific to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of scholarships at 51ÁÔÆæ are awarded for a full academic year (split evenly across fall and spring terms). Scholarships for students transferring to 51ÁÔÆæ at the start of the spring term are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following Schools and Colleges offer scholarship opportunities unique to incoming transfer students that are typically offered at the start of the fall term:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sarup\/apply\/scholarships\/\">Architecture and Urban Planning, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/scholarships\/\">Arts,&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/scholarships\/\">Peck School of the<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/biomedical-sciences-healthcare-administration\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biomedical Sciences &amp; Health Care Administration, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/business\/students\/scholarships\/\">Business,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/business\/students\/scholarships\/\">Sheldon B. Lubar College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/scholarships\/\">Education, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/scholarships-tuition-and-fees\/\">Information Studies, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/students\/scholarships-grants\/\">Nursing,&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/students\/scholarships-grants\/\">School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/tuition-scholarships-fellowships\/\">Public Health, Joseph J. Zilber College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/rehabilitation-sciences-technology\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rehabilitation Sciences &amp; Technology, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/scholarships\/\">Social Welfare,&nbsp;Helen Bader School of<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a8\">Out-of-State Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ is a great value and an even better investment because we\u2019re competitively priced and students qualify for&nbsp;special discount programs that bring your costs close to Wisconsin resident rates\u2014and far below the price tags of private colleges.&nbsp;The $1,000 annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/scholarships-aid\/milwaukee-advantage-program\/\">Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP)<\/a>&nbsp;award is offered to students from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/#tab-tuition-midwest-residents\">Midwest states<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">New Graduate Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Most scholarship opportunities for graduate students come in the form of fellowships, assistantships, and tuition waivers and are offered by academic departments within the student&#8217;s School or College.<\/strong> Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/types-of-funding\/\">Graduate School<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students are also encouraged to visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;for other scholarship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students are automatically assigned a Cost of Attendance that assumes in-state tuition and enrollment in eight or more credits. If you are an out-of-state resident and you do not receive non-resident tuition remission, you may\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/contact\/\">contact the Student Financial Service Center<\/a>\u00a0to request a review of your financial aid award for a possible revision. This may allow you to borrow additional loans (usually in the form of a Federal Direct Grad PLUS or a Private Alternative Loan.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-fellowship-programs\">51ÁÔÆæ Fellowship Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School offers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/financial-support\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal fellowship programs<\/a>&nbsp;for full-time graduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellowships, as well as some tuition remissions or waivers, can affect your financial aid package. Teaching, Research, and Project Assistantships (TAs\/RAs\/PAs) do not affect your eligibility for federal aid. Although assistantships are not considered a financial aid resource, the earnings should be listed as untaxed income on your FAFSA. If you are receiving a tuition waiver or fellowship from the university, and it does not appear in your PAWS financial aid award,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/contact\/contact-student-scholarships\/\">notify the Office of Student Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your other financial aid funds are disbursed before your remission\/waiver, these will automatically be applied to your tuition account balance. You may not receive any expected refund check until after your tuition remission\/waiver has been processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prestigious-external-scholarships\">Prestigious External Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ encourages future and current graduate students to pursue <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/prestigious-external-scholarships\/\">prestigious external scholarships<\/a> offered by a variety of organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a9\">International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students are eligible for many scholarships at 51ÁÔÆæ. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;allows international students, like all students, to explore the scholarships they are eligible for, be considered for those with automatic offers when their ePanther ID is activated, and apply to any scholarships that require additional information for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/policies\/#international-student-payments\">International Student Scholarship Payments Policy<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Continuing Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Continuing students apply for 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship opportunities using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New to the scholarship application process at 51ÁÔÆæ? Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/types-of-financial-aid\/scholarships\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started with Scholarships guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each scholarship offered by 51ÁÔÆæ has unique eligibility criteria. Some are open to most or all students. Others have specific requirements about academic achievements, intended majors or careers, or even which high school a student attended. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;uses your student data to match you with open scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible. You can then complete and submit applications online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing students are encouraged to submit the General Application each year by February 1 to ensure consideration for next year\u2019s scholarships. The best time to apply for scholarships for next year is between November 1 and February 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New scholarship applications open throughout the year, so be certain to access the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;periodically to stay up to date with available opportunities. If you\u2019re not currently matching to any recommended scholarships, there are likely no scholarship opportunities open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your 51ÁÔÆæ email for announcements about open applications, and explore the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;for more information regarding start dates and new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer Term:<\/strong> Most scholarships at 51ÁÔÆæ are awarded for a full academic year (split evenly across fall and spring terms). Scholarships awarded specifically for the summer term are limited. Students who submit the General Application before May 1 receive priority consideration for summer scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Non-Traditional &amp; Military Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Non-traditional students typically include students who are returning adults looking to complete their education, students with children and\/or dependents, and active members of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/military-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">military or veterans<\/a>. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>&nbsp;for scholarship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who previously attended 51ÁÔÆæ and are planning for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/re-entry\/\">re-entry<\/a>&nbsp;may also be eligible for scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"signature\">Signature Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center lead-in\">51ÁÔÆæ awards more than $28 million in student scholarships annually. <br>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships1.jpg\" alt=\"Three students sit on the edge of a large 51ÁÔÆæ campus fountain on a sunny day, with water spraying high behind them in a wide arc. They are surrounded by trees, flowering plants, and historic brick and modern academic buildings. One student works on a laptop while the others talk and relax, creating a casual, welcoming scene of campus life.\" class=\"wp-image-17767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Chancellor\u2019s Merit Scholarship <br>for incoming first-year students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">This scholarship is offered in varying amounts to students with at least a 3.4 high school GPA (unweighted). The Chancellor\u2019s Merit Scholarship is renewable for up to four years, resulting in a total award amount of $2,000\u2013$6,000. Qualifying students receive this scholarship automatically upon full-time enrollment and are notified of their award after they\u2019re admitted. No scholarship application is required.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/chancellors-merit-scholarship\/\">Learn more about the scholarship <\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships2.jpg\" alt=\"Three students sitting on a grassy lawn in front of a large brick academic building with tall columns and multiple windows. They are engaged in studying together, with laptops, notebooks, and water bottles placed on the grass around them.\" class=\"wp-image-17768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Full-ride scholarships in tech education<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Anu and Satya Nadella Scholarship is for first-year students from Milwaukee high schools pursuing degrees in computer science, data science, and information technology. It is part of a $2 million gift from 51ÁÔÆæ computer science alumnus and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella &#8217;90 and Anu Nadella. The scholarship seeks to create new opportunities for students from Milwaukee&#8217;s communities.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/diversity-in-tech-education-scholarships\/\">Learn more about the scholarship<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships3.jpg\" alt=\"A Nursing student\" class=\"wp-image-17769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Scholarships to expand the health care workforce and strengthen diversity<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship is for students pursuing health-related academic programs such as biomedical sciences, health care administration, nursing, nutrition, public health and social work. The scholarship fund is provided thanks to a $6 million gift from Froedtert Hospital to expand the health care workforce and strengthen diversity. <\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/froedtert-memorial-hospital-scholarship\/\">Learn more about the scholarship <\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Milwaukee High School Student Scholarships<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Students from Milwaukee are eligible for numerous signature scholarship programs offered by 51ÁÔÆæ, and stacking applications and support from these programs and those offered by our partners can often help students assemble their own \u201cfull ride\u201d that can pay all direct costs charged by the university.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/milwaukee-high-school-student-scholarships\/\">Learn more about the scholarships <\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Academic Excellence Scholarship<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) is awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin.\u00a0<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/academic-excellence-scholarship\/\">Learn more about the scholarship<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Milwaukee Advantage Program<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Illinois, Minnesota, and other Midwest state students are eligible to receive an $1,000 award each year through the Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP).<br><\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/milwaukee-advantage-program\/\">Learn more about the program<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"resources\">Additional Information &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center lead-in\">Exploring scholarship information further, you&#8217;ll find a wealth of additional information and resources to deepen your understanding and expand your knowledge of how scholarships work and how the Office of Student Scholarships can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x uwm-u-pb-20 uwm-u-pt-30\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/getting-started\/\" rel=\"\">Getting Started Guide<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/policies\/\" rel=\"\">Scholarship Policies<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/about-the-office-of-student-scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">About Us<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/contact\/\" rel=\"\">Contact Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How do scholarships work at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Use the resources below to understand how scholarships work at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/getting-started\/\">Getting Started<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/timeline\/\">Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/tips-for-applying\/\">Tips for Applying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/policies\/\">Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for scholarships, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Schools &amp; Colleges<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>All 51ÁÔÆæ campuses and schools\/colleges offer scholarships to their students. Visit their pages below for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for scholarships, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/architecture\/students\/scholarships\/\">Architecture and Urban Planning, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/scholarships\/\">Arts, Peck School of the<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/biomedical-sciences-healthcare-administration\/students\/scholarships\/\">Biomedical Sciences &amp; Health Care Administration, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/business\/students\/scholarships\/\">Business, Sheldon B. Lubar College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/scholarships-aid\/\">Education, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\">Engineering &amp; Applied Science, College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/students\/scholarships\/\">Freshwater Sciences, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/types-of-funding\/\">Graduate School<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/honors\/academics\/tuition-aid-scholarships\/\">Honors College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/resources\/scholarships\/\">Information Studies, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/scholarships\/\">International Education, Center for<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/scholarships\">Letters and Science, College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/students\/scholarships-grants\/\">Nursing, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/tuition-scholarships-fellowships\/\">Public Health, Joseph J. Zilber College of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/rehabilitation-sciences-technology\/students\/scholarships\/\">Rehabilitation Sciences &amp; Technology, School of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/scholarships\/\">Social Welfare, Helen Bader School of<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for scholarships, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Private Scholarships<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/private-scholarships\/\">Private scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;are a form of gift aid that is awarded to students by external organizations like community nonprofits or local businesses.&nbsp;These are scholarships given by donors and organizations not affiliated with 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to use caution when providing personal information to private scholarship providers, and you should never have to pay or purchase products or services in order to be eligible for a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I have to report receiving a scholarship to anyone?<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes. If you do not report the private scholarship(s) you receive, you may have to repay federal and\/or state aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/private-scholarships\/report-a-private-scholarship\/\" rel=\"\">Report a Private Scholarship<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donors or organizations<\/strong>&nbsp;who want to notify UW-Milwaukee of a scholarship for a 51ÁÔÆæ student may do so here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/private-scholarships\/donor-notification-of-scholarship\/\" rel=\"\">Donor Notification of Scholarship<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take up to three weeks from the time 51ÁÔÆæ receives a private scholarship check to add and disburse it to a student\u2019s PAWS account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have a scholarship you would like us to post on our site?<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/private-scholarships\/request-to-post-private-scholarship\/\">Post a Scholarship Form&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>for consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Scholarship Impact<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/uw-milwaukee\/docs\/dev_scholarship_booklet_2022_v14\">Changing Lives, Building Futures: 2023 Scholarship Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"sources\">Other Sources for Financial Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--5\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\">Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default uwm-u-mt-0\">A grant is generally based on financial need and does not have to be repaid. 51ÁÔÆæ offers need-based grants that can be paired with other awards to further reduce costs. To qualify, students should <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete and submit the FAFSA.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\">Student Loans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default uwm-u-mt-0\">Student loans are federal and private funds that must be repaid at a later date. In order to qualify for federal loan funding, <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit the FAFSA<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--5\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\">Work-Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default uwm-u-mt-0\">Federal work-study provides part-time employment to degree-seeking students with financial need. Federal work-study funds are limited, so students seeking employment are encouraged to look for jobs posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/careerplan\/students-2\/jobs-internships\/on-campus-jobs\/\">Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\">Amazon Career Choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0\">The Career Choice collaboration offers hourly Amazon employees in Wisconsin support to pursue a 51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate degree or certificate. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/amazon-career-choice\/\">Learn more about the Amazon Career Choice Program.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-my-0\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":19,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[3041,19586,34594,37275,33688,32411]},"class_list":["post-17700","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Student Financial Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship opportunities and learn how to apply through the Panther Scholarship Portal to support your educational goals.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Scholarships\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship opportunities and learn how to apply through the Panther Scholarship Portal to support your educational goals.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Student Financial Services\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-14T19:05:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2023\/09\/scholarships1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/\",\"name\":\"Scholarships - Student Financial Services\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/82\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/scholarships1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-11T19:35:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-14T19:05:26+00:00\",\"description\":\"Explore 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship opportunities and learn how to apply through the Panther Scholarship Portal to support your educational goals.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/scholarships\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/82\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/scholarships1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/finances\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/82\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/scholarships1.jpg\",\"width\":750,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Three students sit on the edge of a large 51ÁÔÆæ campus fountain on a sunny day, with water spraying high behind them in a wide arc. 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