Our Opportunities

Welcome to UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal!

These scholarships are made possible by the generous gifts made by donors, friends, and alumni of UW-Milwaukee who are committed to the education of UWM students. To begin, you must be admitted to either the Milwaukee or Waukesha campus locations. Please sign in using your PAWS ePantherID and password. Once logged in, you will start with the General Application, please complete as much as possible as this will be the main source used to select recipients. In addition, you may be asked to complete a school/college/dept application. After completing these applications, a list of open opportunities that you potentially match to will be provided for you to apply to. If you need help logging in, please contact the UWM Help Desk by calling (414) 229-4040 or visit UWM HELP DESK. UWM-Washington students may find scholarship opportunities by visiting Washington Campus Foundation

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
up to $15,000	Ctr. for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) Fall/Spring This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major interested in continuing their study of Portuguese at UWM or abroad for the... This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major... Deadline: 03/05/2021 Award: up to $15,000	Deadline03/05/2021
$5,000.00	Jack F. and Corrine V. Reichert Scholarship This scholarship will provide an award for one entering freshman who is a graduate of Nathan Hale or West Allis Central High School, and may be... This scholarship will provide an award for one entering freshman who is... Deadline: 03/05/2021 Award: $5,000.00	Deadline03/05/2021
Varies	Sociology Department Awards - Graduate Students The Department of Sociology recognizes outstanding sociology graduate students with various merit awards including, but not limited to, Best... The Department of Sociology recognizes outstanding sociology graduate... Deadline: 03/05/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/05/2021
varies	Sociology Department Awards - Undergraduates The Department of Sociology recognizes outstanding sociology bachelor’s degree students with various merit awards. The Department of Sociology recognizes outstanding sociology bachelor’s... Deadline: 03/05/2021 Award: varies	Deadline03/05/2021
$5,000	Ziegler Family Scholarship The Ziegler Family Scholarship is a one-year $5,000 undergraduate award funded through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Carlene Ziegler.... The Ziegler Family Scholarship is a one-year $5,000 undergraduate award... Deadline: 03/05/2021 Award: $5,000	Deadline03/05/2021
$1,500	Meta Steinfort Scholarship The Meta Steinfort Scholarship is given to one or more students who are majoring in Spanish or double majoring in Spanish and Education. Preference... The Meta Steinfort Scholarship is given to one or more students who are... Deadline: 03/06/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/06/2021
$750 to $1,500	Department of English Award Award in recognition of academic achievement in English. Preference will be given to students from ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in... Award in recognition of academic achievement in English. Preference will... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: $750 to $1,500	Deadline03/07/2021
$1,000	Dr. Donna Decker Scholarship for English Department The Dr. Donna Decker scholarship was established in 2017 by the family and friends of Dr. Donna Decker, a former instructor in the Journalism,... The Dr. Donna Decker scholarship was established in 2017 by the family... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/07/2021
Varies up to $2,000	Elizabeth Babbitt Memorial Scholarship The Babbitt Scholarship was established in 1972 by the family of Elizabeth Babbitt, an alumna of the English Department. Competitively selected... The Babbitt Scholarship was established in 1972 by the family of... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: Varies up to $2,000	Deadline03/07/2021
$500 to $2,500	Frank E. X. Dance Scholarship The Frank E.X. Dance Scholarship recognizes and supports undergraduate students who are completing scholarly research that enhances our... The Frank E.X. Dance Scholarship recognizes and supports undergraduate... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: $500 to $2,500	Deadline03/07/2021
Varies	Geosciences Graduate Student Scholarships and Awards Students in the Department of Geosciences with demonstrated academic merit will be considered for a variety of scholarships and awards given by the... Students in the Department of Geosciences with demonstrated academic... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/07/2021
Varies	Geosciences Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Undergraduate geosciences majors with demonstrated academic merit will be considered for a variety of scholarships and awards given by the... Undergraduate geosciences majors with demonstrated academic merit will... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/07/2021
$1,195	Robert B. Jones Memorial Scholarship The Robert B. Jones Memorial Scholarship is given to a declared major with junior standing and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. The recipient must... The Robert B. Jones Memorial Scholarship is given to a declared major... Deadline: 03/07/2021 Award: $1,195	Deadline03/07/2021
$1,500	Anthropology Preliminary Dissertation Research Award from the Frances A. Ross Trust The Anthropology Preliminary Dissertation Research Award from the Frances A. Ross Trust is given to a graduate student in Anthropology, preferably... The Anthropology Preliminary Dissertation Research Award from the... Deadline: 03/08/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/08/2021
Up to $7,500	Ctr. for International Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) Summer This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major interested in continuing their study of Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese,... This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major... Deadline: 03/08/2021 Award: Up to $7,500	Deadline03/08/2021
$2,500	Leonard Family Anthropology Fellowship The Leonard Family Anthropology Fellowship is given to a graduate student in Anthropology, preferably a student pursuing their PhD. The award... The Leonard Family Anthropology Fellowship is given to a graduate... Deadline: 03/08/2021 Award: $2,500	Deadline03/08/2021
Up to $15,000	Ctr. for International Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) Fall/Spring This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major interested in continuing their study of Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese,... This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students of any major... Deadline: 03/09/2021 Award: Up to $15,000	Deadline03/09/2021
Varies	Department of Geosciences Award The Department of Geosciences, benefiting from many generous donations from our alumni, gives various awards to high-achieving students engaged in... The Department of Geosciences, benefiting from many generous donations... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/13/2021
Varies up to $2,500	Dr. Thomas S. Hooyer Scholarship This award provides field research support for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Department of Geosciences. This award honors... This award provides field research support for undergraduate or graduate... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies up to $2,500	Deadline03/13/2021
Varies	Geosciences Paper, Poster and Research Awards The Department of Geosciences recognizes students’ academic and research accomplishments through a variety of awards. The Department of Geosciences recognizes students’ academic and research... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/13/2021
$500	Katherine Greacon Nelson Memorial Scholarship The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to students for research or other appropriate programs of a professional... The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: $500	Deadline03/13/2021
$1,000	L Joseph Lukowicz Memorial Scholarship The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial aid to students undertaking field-oriented lithostratigraphic thesis projects. This... The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial aid to... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/13/2021
Varies up to $2,000	Mary H. Mursky Scholarship The Mary H. Mursky Scholarship is given to an outstanding Geosciences major with junior or senior standing as of August 31 and demonstrated... The Mary H. Mursky Scholarship is given to an outstanding Geosciences... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies up to $2,000	Deadline03/13/2021
Varies up to $5,000	Nelson Cherkauer Lasca Legacy Scholarship The Nelson Cherkauer Lasca Legacy Scholarship is intended to provide support for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Geosciences... The Nelson Cherkauer Lasca Legacy Scholarship is intended to provide... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies up to $5,000	Deadline03/13/2021
$1,000	Neuschafer Spring Symposium Award The Neuschafer Spring Symposium Award is given to the research project deemed to be the most creative at the annual Geosciences Research Symposium. The Neuschafer Spring Symposium Award is given to the research project... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/13/2021
$500	Robert E. Gernant Memorial Scholarship The Robert E. Gernant Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide support for an undergraduate Geosciences major engaged in field camp or field... The Robert E. Gernant Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: $500	Deadline03/13/2021
Varies	Wisconsin Geological Society Scholarship The recipient of this award is expected to give an oral presentation on their thesis project to a meeting of the Wisconsin Geological Society.... The recipient of this award is expected to give an oral presentation on... Deadline: 03/13/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/13/2021
$2500	AIA and WAF Scholarships Masters in Architecture, academic achievement, financial need Masters in Architecture, academic achievement, financial need Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $2500	Deadline03/15/2021
$1750	American Planning Association Endowment Scholarship MUP student, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and community service, interest in planning for sustainable and just cities and regions,... MUP student, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and community... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1750	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Architecture Scholarship Awarded at Dean’s discretion Awarded at Dean’s discretion Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$1,750.00	Architecture STAR Fund Scholarship Awarded at Dean’s discretion. Award is intended to assist the School in recruiting and retaining top students by providing scholarships to... Awarded at Dean’s discretion. Award is intended to assist the School in... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1,750.00	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Bob Greenstreet Honorary Scholarship Enrolled in Architecture or Urban Planning; scholarship for travel or study abroad; upload a written statement describing how this scholarship will... Enrolled in Architecture or Urban Planning; scholarship for travel or... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$4000	Bray Architects Scholarship Provide scholarship for a student in the graduate program leading to a master’s degree in architecture. Acceptance of this award includes a... Provide scholarship for a student in the graduate program leading to a... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $4000	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Casey O'Brien Outstanding Activist Award The award is given in recognition of student activism (on or off-campus) and leadership within the areas of women’s issues, gender and sexual... The award is given in recognition of student activism (on or off-campus)... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Charles W. Causier Memorial Scholarship Masters in Urban Planning, academic achievement, record of community involvement, financial need, upload a resume and cover letter Masters in Urban Planning, academic achievement, record of community... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$2000	Cheri K. Claussen Scholarship Masters in Architecture or BS Architectural Studies senior, design excellence. Upload a design portfolio (10MB max pdf); label as... Masters in Architecture or BS Architectural Studies senior, design... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2021
$5000	Christopher Kidd & Associates Scholarship BS Architectural Studies, academic achievement, financial need, professional commitment. Upload a letter of recommendation from an employer or... BS Architectural Studies, academic achievement, financial need,... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $5000	Deadline03/15/2021
$1000	Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Scholarship BS Architectural Studies, sophomore or junior, academic achievement BS Architectural Studies, sophomore or junior, academic achievement Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2021
$2000	Design Council Scholarship Masters in Architecture or Masters in Urban Planning, academic achievement Masters in Architecture or Masters in Urban Planning, academic achievement Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Elmer Johnson Memorial Scholarship BS Architecture Studies, academic achievement, design excellence, high level of graphic design talent BS Architecture Studies, academic achievement, design excellence, high... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$1,500	Emmanuelle Leah Fetter Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded in memory of Leah Fetter, who was a gifted French student at UWM. The scholarship is awarded based on academic... This scholarship is awarded in memory of Leah Fetter, who was a gifted... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/15/2021
$5000	Faculty Memorial Scholarship BS in Architectural Studies, academic achievement BS in Architectural Studies, academic achievement Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $5000	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Felicity Brogden-Ollswang Memorial Scholarship BS in Architectural Studies, academic achievement BS in Architectural Studies, academic achievement Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$3,000	Florence L. Healy Scholarship The Florence Healy Scholarship is open to students with research interests focused on women’s and gender studies. Eligible students will be... The Florence Healy Scholarship is open to students with research... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies	Gaylord Nelson Studio Scholarship Undergraduate and Graduate students enrolled in SARUP; available to Architecture or Urban Planning students who demonstrate an interest in... Undergraduate and Graduate students enrolled in SARUP; available to... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
Varies up to $2,500	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Undergraduate Scholarship The Mary Jo Read Geography Fund, with estimated assets of more than $1 million, will benefit students in the Department of Geography by providing... The Mary Jo Read Geography Fund, with estimated assets of more than $1... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies up to $2,500	Deadline03/15/2021
$5000	Hunzinger Award Masters in Architecture, academic achievement, design excellence, construction technology skills. Upload a design portfolio (10MB max pdf); label... Masters in Architecture, academic achievement, design excellence,... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $5000	Deadline03/15/2021
$5000	James Mellowes Architecture Undergraduate Scholarship Undergraduate in architecture, preference for outside Wisconsin. Undergraduate in architecture, preference for outside Wisconsin. Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $5000	Deadline03/15/2021
$2000	Jeff and Lynn Eckstein Scholarship Major in Architecture; interest in health care facility design Major in Architecture; interest in health care facility design Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2021
$1,000.00	Jeffrey K. Kunkel Scholarship Recipients are under-served in the College of Letters & Science or in the School of Freshwater Sciences. The award alternates between the two... Recipients are under-served in the College of Letters & Science or in... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2021

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