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The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships (both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with .

How and when to apply:

  1. Log into the portal and your general application. This must be done a minimum of once per school year but we recommend doing this twice a year in November and February.
  2. In the portal, complete the Letters & Science scholarship application. Here is where you will upload a copy of your transcript (also recommended to be done in November and February).

    Completing steps 1 and 2 will match you to most scholarships based on the information you enter.
  3. You may see scholarships on your Panther Scholarship Portal dashboard that you can “Apply To.” These are scholarships which require additional information beyond steps 1 and 2. Complete any of these you wish to apply for.

The Panther Scholarship Portal can also be used to find that have registered with 51. These may be scholarships sponsored by local or national organizations, fraternal clubs or other companies outside of 51.

Students are responsible for reading and understanding 51’s policies regarding scholarship applications. Please pay particular attention to the section on the use of AI (such as Chat GPT).


Hilda Becher Modern Language Scholarship in Italian

Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional progress in Italian, typically from Italian 203 to 204. Nomination: Students are nominated by faculty; no application is required. Availability: Awards are given when funds are available.

Award: $500

Donor: The Estate of Hilda Becher


Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to select undergraduate students at 51–Milwaukee planning an approved study abroad program in Italy. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree students only Open to all majors (Italian major not required) Academic merit required Financial need required (demonstrated via FAFSA) Application materials: Essay on interest in studying abroad in Italy Academic transcript Additional information: Applications accepted February–March for summer or fall programs Must apply to the 51 Center for International Education (CIE) for program approval by March 1 FAFSA must be on file by the scholarship deadline Note: For Milwaukee-campus students studying abroad outside the U.S.; not for international students coming to 51.

Award: $1,000

Donor: Friends and family of Giovanni (Gon) Carini