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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Political Science
Chancellor’s awards for graduate students in political science as chosen...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Psychology
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in psychology as chosen by the...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Public Administration
Chancellor’s Award for graduate students in Public Administration as...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Social Welfare (PhD)
Awarded to select Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW) students...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Social Work
Awarded to select Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW)...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Sociology
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in sociology as chosen by the...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Spanish
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Spanish as chosen by the...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Translation & Interpreting
Chancellor’s awards for graduate students in translation and...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Education: Administrative Leadership
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate, graduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate, graduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Education: Educational Psychology
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate, graduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Planning
The Chancellor’s awards are for students earning their master’s in urban...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Studies
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Urban Studies as chosen by...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Women's & Gender Studies
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Women’s and Gender Studies...
Deadline02/01/2026
$1,500 Charles E. Hurst Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a full-time undergraduate in the College of...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Charles Vevier Scholarship
This award is used to renew the Black & Gold Scholarship offered upon...
Deadline02/01/2026
$3,500 Charles W. Causier Memorial Scholarship
This School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) scholarship is...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Charlotte S. Gellerman Memorial Scholarship
Available to undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge Scholarship
Award for students participating in the CFA Institute Research Challenge.
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chemistry Research Excellence Award
When funds are available, merit awards for graduate students in the...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chemistry Research Excellence Award
When funds are available, merit awards for graduate students in the...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chemistry/Biochemistry Award
When funds are available, meritorious Chemistry or Biochemistry students...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chemistry/Biochemistry Award
When funds are available, meritorious Chemistry or Biochemistry students...
Deadline02/01/2026
$0 Cheri K. Claussen Scholarship
This School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) scholarship is...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chester A. & Mildred H. Raasch '45 Scholarship
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate, graduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Child Welfare Training Program Stipend
The Title IV-E Public Child Welfare Training Program (CWTP) supports...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Child Welfare Training Program Tuition Scholarship
The Title IV-E Public Child Welfare Training Program (CWTP) supports...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
This is a scholarship awarded to students whose parent/guardian died in...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Chris & Sven Dikander Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
$6,750 Christopher Kidd & Associates Scholarship
This School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) scholarship is...
Deadline02/01/2026
$5,000 Church Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship
Awarded to a new first-year student admitted to the Lubar College of...
Deadline02/01/2026
$5,000 Cialdini Fellowship
The Cialdini Fellowship provides financial support to exceptional...
Deadline02/01/2026
$0.00 Claire M. Gauthier Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select students as determined by the School of Nursing.
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Clara Hertel Slaymaker Scholarship
Awarded to select School of Education (SOE) undergraduate,...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Clarice George Logan Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select students enrolled in Peck School of the Arts (PSOA)...
Deadline02/01/2026
$2,500.00 Clark Dietz Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS)...
Deadline02/01/2026
$500.00 Class of 1968 Scholarship
To support students who graduated from a Wisconsin high school....
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies up to $5,000 Clifford H. Mortimer Scholarship
Multiple awards and scholarships are given to juniors, seniors, and...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee Award
Service award for psychology graduate students. Students do not need to...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Clinton Edwards Graduate Research Grant
Research grants are periodically given to graduate students in geography...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies College of Community Engagement & Professions Scholarship
Awarded to select students as identified by the College of Community...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies College of Community Engagement & Professions Segregated Fees Scholarship
Awarded to select students as identified by the College of Community...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies College of Engineering & Applied Science Emeritus Legacy Scholarship
For College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) first-year...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies College of Engineering & Applied Science General Scholarship
Scholarship for academically qualified undergraduate students as...
Deadline02/01/2026
$5,000.00 Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin (CARW) Scholarship
For undergraduate students pursuing a Real Estate Certificate. Must have...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies from $500 and up Communication Department Graduate Student Award Application
Communication graduate students can use this single application to apply...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies up to $2,000 Communication Department Undergraduate Student Awards
For academic meritorious communication students. Declared majors with...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Communication Graduate Research Award
When funds are available, Communication graduate students who are...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies - $500 to $1000 Communication Student Support Award
When funds are available, the Department of Communication Student...
Deadline02/01/2026
Varies Computer Science Graduate Student Travel Award
Up to $2,000 is awarded to select graduate students enrolled for at...
Deadline02/01/2026