Our Opportunities
Welcome! Below, you will find a listing of scholarship opportunities available to students with information about the applications, deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, donors, and more. Additional scholarship information may be found at scholarships.uwm.edu, including our frequently asked questions.
How to Apply for Scholarships
Admitted and current students have a Panther Scholarship Portal profile created based on their UWM student record. Sign in using your ePantherID and complete the General Application to match with scholarships in one of two ways:
- Auto-Match Scholarships do not have any additional questions beyond the General Application, and you are matched automatically if you satisfy the qualifications. No further action is required! You will not be able to see these matches in your Recommended Opportunities, but your profile information will be forwarded to the committee(s) administering each scholarship. About 85% of UWM’s scholarships are auto-match opportunities based on the General Application and/or a school/college secondary application.
- Apply-To Scholarships require additional questions or items (like a resume or reference) for you to be considered. When you’re signed in, apply-to scholarships will appear in your list of Recommended Opportunities, and an "Apply” button will be available under the Actions column. You must submit a scholarship-specific application to be considered. About 15% of UWM’s scholarships are apply-to opportunities.
Qualifying and/or applying does not guarantee that you will be offered a scholarship.
How to Search for Scholarships
Search for scholarships in a variety of ways:
- To browse all available scholarships, click Ours under the Opportunities drop-down menu above.
- To filter by school, college, department, or academic program/major, select the Show Filters icon above and select one or more options.
- To search by keyword, enter your keyword in the text field below. Common keyword searches include your year in school (e.g., sophomore) and major.
- To view scholarships recommended for you, sign in and click Recommended under the Opportunities drop-down menu.
Questions? Concerns? Feedback? Contact the Office of Student Scholarships.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Varies |
Geosciences Graduate Student Scholarships & Awards Application
We are reopening this opportunity for graduate students seeking funding...
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Deadline03/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Geosciences Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application
We are reopening this opportunity for undergraduate students seeking...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select undergraduate students at UWM–Milwaukee planning an...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $3,500 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Juney Foundation Scholarship
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Juney Foundation Scholarship is given...
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Deadline03/15/2026 |
| varies up to $2,000 |
Kristin Ruggiero & Howard Handelman Latin American or Caribbean Field Research Award
The Ruggiero-Handelman Field Research Award is for field research in...
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Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Renee A. Meyers Scholarship
Given to a graduate student in the Department of Communication with...
|
Deadline03/16/2026 |
| Varies |
James A. Sappenfield Fellowship
The Sappenfield Fellowship is given to outstanding graduate students in...
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Deadline03/19/2026 |
| Varies up to $20,000 |
Tinsley Helton Dissertation Fellowship
• The Tinsley Helton Dissertation Fellowship is given to a student in...
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Deadline03/19/2026 |
| Students receive a stipend of $2,800 for participating in a 10-week summer program. |
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) Student Application
We are now accepting for the 2026 academic school year to go into Summer...
|
Deadline03/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Morris & Miriam Marden Graduate Award in Mathematics
Awarded to graduate students with an outstanding paper written on a...
|
Deadline04/01/2026 |
| $250.00 |
Lubar College of Business Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Scholarship
Scholarship for students participating in the Lubar College of Business...
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Deadline04/10/2026 |
| $500 |
Lubar College of Business Mentorship Program Scholarship
Available for students participating in the Lubar College of Business...
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Deadline04/10/2026 |
| Varies |
Jeffrey R. Hayes Research Award
This award is for graduate students in the Department of Art History for...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi fellowship program was established in...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| $2,000.00 |
Blinka Family Tax/Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate business students in good standing with...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Deloitte Accounting Scholarship
For junior or senior Accounting major that has successfully completed...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Edward L. Vander Grinten '66, '70 Scholarship
Scholarship for junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $5,000 |
Harlan & Sandra Ten Pas Tax Accounting Scholarship
Lubar College of Business full-time student MSPA – Taxation Track,...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Jeffrey R. Anderson '79 Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate, full-time, pursuing degree in Accounting, minimum...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $1,500.00 |
Jerry Leer Advanced Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major/program; full-time junior, senior, or graduate student;...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Jim Tucker '89 & Lee Steinke Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate student accounting major, academic...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $2,500 |
Kirsten & John Schilling '89 Accounting Integrity Scholar
Lubar College of Business full-time Junior or Senior, Accounting major,...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Leer/Tellier Scholarship
Accounting major/program; FULL-TIME junior, senior, or graduate student;...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $3,000 |
MultiState Corporation Tax Guide Scholarship
Students in the Lubar College of Business tax program, must be enrolled...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Ramzi Doany Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select students enrolled in the Sheldon B. Lubar College of...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $2,250 |
Tax Executives Institute (TEI) Wisconsin Tax Accounting Scholarship
Graduate student award for student enrolled in the Lubar College of...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $4,000 |
Thomas Perz Accounting Scholarship
Graduate student in good standing in the MS Accounting or MS...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $3,000 |
UWM Tax Alumni Scholarship
For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Accounting and not...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $1,500 |
Wipfli Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major; junior or senior; academic achievement (min. 3.2...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| $5,000 |
Wolters Kluwer Scholarship in Accounting & Taxation
Award for graduate student enrolled in the MS-Accounting or...
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Deadline04/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Brin Award in Philosophy
When funds are available, the Brin Award in Philosophy is given to...
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Deadline05/01/2026 |
| $25,0000 |
Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy
The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate...
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Deadline05/01/2026 |
| Varies (typically not exceeding $1000) |
UWM Emergency Grant
The UWM Emergency Grant provides financial assistance to currently...
|
Deadline05/14/2026 |
| Varies |
Frederick J. Hoffman Award
• This award is given to the best essay by a currently enrolled graduate...
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Deadline05/21/2026 |
| Varies |
Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP) Fellowship Tuition Payment
Tuition Waiver applied to the resident portion of tuition charges. Will...
|
Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Architecture Scholarship Application for Incoming Graduate Students
Applying for School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP)...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| $5,000.00 |
Brookby Water Science Scholarship
Recipients must design and implement a water outreach and education plan...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Graduate School Fellowship Tuition Payment
Represents the resident portion tuition charges that is paid by a...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Urban Planning Scholarship Application for Incoming Students
Applying for School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP)...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| $1,000 (Renewable) |
We Energies Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate students in the MKE Scholars program. Apply for...
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Deadline06/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Fulbright Study/Research Award
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program focuses on expanding cross-cultural...
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Deadline06/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships provide funding for U.S. citizens to study for a...
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Deadline06/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
The Love of Learning Award exists to help fund post-baccalaureate...
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Deadline06/30/2026 |
| Varies |
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship fully funds students from around the world to...
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Deadline06/30/2026 |
| $2000 |
Vera Zilber Public Health Admission Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Students
Awarded to select incoming undergraduate students at the Zilber College...
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Deadline06/30/2026 |
| Varies up to $1,000 |
Richard Perlman Prize
The Perlman Prize is periodically given to an Economics student...
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Deadline07/01/2026 |
| $500-$1000 |
Black & Gold Scholarship
Awarded to Wisconsin residents with a high school GPA above 2.0 and...
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Deadline08/01/2026 |
| $500-$1500 annually |
Chancellor's Merit Scholarship
Awarded to incoming first-year students based on the student’s...
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Deadline08/01/2026 |
| Up to $6,000 per year ($3,000 per semester) |
International Student Scholarship - Fall Start
Awarded to select newly admitted undergraduate international first-year...
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Deadline08/01/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Milwaukee Advantage Program (MAP) Award for Midwest Students
Midwest state residents are eligible to receive a $1,000 award each year...
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Deadline08/01/2026 |