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 Geosciences Graduate Student Scholarships & Awards Application
We are reopening this opportunity for graduate students seeking funding...
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...
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...
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...
Deadline03/19/2026
Varies up to $20,000 Tinsley Helton Dissertation Fellowship
• The Tinsley Helton Dissertation Fellowship is given to a student in...
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...
Deadline04/10/2026
$500 Lubar College of Business Mentorship Program Scholarship
Available for students participating in the Lubar College of Business...
Deadline04/10/2026
Varies Jeffrey R. Hayes Research Award
This award is for graduate students in the Department of Art History for...
Deadline04/15/2026
Varies Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi fellowship program was established in...
Deadline04/15/2026
$2,000.00 Blinka Family Tax/Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate business students in good standing with...
Deadline04/30/2026
Varies Deloitte Accounting Scholarship
For junior or senior Accounting major that has successfully completed...
Deadline04/30/2026
$3,000 Edward L. Vander Grinten '66, '70 Scholarship
Scholarship for junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in...
Deadline04/30/2026
$5,000 Harlan & Sandra Ten Pas Tax Accounting Scholarship
Lubar College of Business full-time student MSPA – Taxation Track,...
Deadline04/30/2026
$2,000 Jeffrey R. Anderson '79 Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate, full-time, pursuing degree in Accounting, minimum...
Deadline04/30/2026
$1,500.00 Jerry Leer Advanced Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major/program; full-time junior, senior, or graduate student;...
Deadline04/30/2026
$2,000 Jim Tucker '89 & Lee Steinke Accounting Scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate student accounting major, academic...
Deadline04/30/2026
$2,500 Kirsten & John Schilling '89 Accounting Integrity Scholar
Lubar College of Business full-time Junior or Senior, Accounting major,...
Deadline04/30/2026
Varies Leer/Tellier Scholarship
Accounting major/program; FULL-TIME junior, senior, or graduate student;...
Deadline04/30/2026
$3,000 MultiState Corporation Tax Guide Scholarship
Students in the Lubar College of Business tax program, must be enrolled...
Deadline04/30/2026
$1,000 Ramzi Doany Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to select students enrolled in the Sheldon B. Lubar College of...
Deadline04/30/2026
$2,250 Tax Executives Institute (TEI) Wisconsin Tax Accounting Scholarship
Graduate student award for student enrolled in the Lubar College of...
Deadline04/30/2026
$4,000 Thomas Perz Accounting Scholarship
Graduate student in good standing in the MS Accounting or MS...
Deadline04/30/2026
$3,000 UWM Tax Alumni Scholarship
For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Accounting and not...
Deadline04/30/2026
$1,500 Wipfli Accounting Scholarship
Accounting major; junior or senior; academic achievement (min. 3.2...
Deadline04/30/2026
$5,000 Wolters Kluwer Scholarship in Accounting & Taxation
Award for graduate student enrolled in the MS-Accounting or...
Deadline04/30/2026
Varies Brin Award in Philosophy
When funds are available, the Brin Award in Philosophy is given to...
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...
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...
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)...
Deadline06/01/2026
$5,000.00 Brookby Water Science Scholarship
Recipients must design and implement a water outreach and education plan...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Graduate School Fellowship Tuition Payment
Represents the resident portion tuition charges that is paid by a...
Deadline06/01/2026
Varies Urban Planning Scholarship Application for Incoming Students
Applying for School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP)...
Deadline06/01/2026
$1,000 (Renewable) We Energies Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate students in the MKE Scholars program. Apply for...
Deadline06/15/2026
Varies Fulbright Study/Research Award
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program focuses on expanding cross-cultural...
Deadline06/30/2026
Varies Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships provide funding for U.S. citizens to study for a...
Deadline06/30/2026
Varies Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
The Love of Learning Award exists to help fund post-baccalaureate...
Deadline06/30/2026
Varies Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship fully funds students from around the world to...
Deadline06/30/2026
$2000 Vera Zilber Public Health Admission Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Students
Awarded to select incoming undergraduate students at the Zilber College...
Deadline06/30/2026
Varies up to $1,000 Richard Perlman Prize
The Perlman Prize is periodically given to an Economics student...
Deadline07/01/2026
$500-$1000 Black & Gold Scholarship
Awarded to Wisconsin residents with a high school GPA above 2.0 and...
Deadline08/01/2026
$500-$1500 annually Chancellor's Merit Scholarship
Awarded to incoming first-year students based on the student’s...
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...
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...
Deadline08/01/2026