Mary S. Knudten Scholarship Mary S. Knudten, a Ph.D. in sociology, became the first woman Dean of UW-Waukesha in 1981. During her 20 years as dean, she focused on serving students through campus development. She established the UWM at Waukesha Foundation to bring...

Mary Wierenga, PhD, RN, Professor Emerita in the College of Nursing, was instrumental in the development of the College’s online PhD program, serving as the College’s director of research and of its doctoral program at the inception of the program.

Matt Armbrust is a UWM alumnus who graduated in 2004 with his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and History. He returned to UWM for a graduate degree, earning his Master of Science in Urban Studies in 2009. Matt has experience studying in both Ecuador and Peru and values...

After her husband’s death in January of 2023, Maureen Busch and her family established this named scholarship in his memory. Ken was UWM’s Assistant Director of Housing for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Due to his position, his family funded a scholarship for...

The Dhirendra Sikdar Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 to support graduate students in the atmospheric sciences masters or doctoral programs.

Ken Melkus earned two degrees from UWM—a bachelor’s degree in 1969 and an MBA in 1971. A few years after graduating, he moved his family to Nashville to pursue work in the health care industry and enjoyed a successful career developing and managing related businesses...

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports the arts and humanities through grants to different types of organizations. These grants support programming that contribute to a more connected, creative and just society.

The MENSA of Wisconsin Foundation created a book scholarship in memory of Elizabeth Nestingen Cape to fund textbook purchases for UWM students in order for them to grow in their educational and career pursuits.

Michael C. Le May received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Political Science from UWM in 1966 and 1967. This excellent education helped him on his path to future studies and a highly productive and rewarding career as an educator. He began...

Michael Petrick (b. 1942, d. 2012) was originally from Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree at UWM and went on to earn his PhD in journalism and political science from UW-Madison. His career included working in journalism for many...

Michael Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1985, majoring in Marketing. Michael is co-owner of Primeflex Labels, along with another UWM alum. Primeflex makes labels and packaging for consumer grocery products. Michael and Cheryl live...

Michele is a seasoned development professional with 30 years of diversified experience, primarily in healthcare development. Prior to joining UW-Milwaukee, she served for 20 years as a Development Director leading teams at Curative Care, Catholic Charities, Community...

The Midwest Cyber Security Alliance (MCSA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan collaboration of individuals, businesses, government entities, and professional firms advocating for more effective cybersecurity solutions. MCSA’s mission is data privacy and security through...

Founded in 1947, Milliman US is an independent risk management, benefits and technology firm with offices in major cities around the globe, including Brookfield, Wisconsin. They serve business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations,...

MilliporeSigma’s purpose is to solve the toughest problems in life science by collaborating with the global scientific community – and through that, they aim to accelerate access to better health for people everywhere. They provide scientists and engineers with...

Essential support is also provided by UWM Union Programming, the UWM Union Theatre and UWM LGBT Campus Partners as well as generous individuals, businesses, and campus and community organizations.

Since 1885, the Milwaukee Press Club (MPC) has provided professional development and camaraderie to members of the press community from around Milwaukee and across Wisconsin and is the oldest continuously operating press club in North America.

Members of the Milwaukee State Teachers College, the forerunner to the UWM School of Education, pooled their resources to help ensure future teachers had the support they needed for degree completion.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501©(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest, presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend festival that typically generates millions in economic impact for the community each year....

Mr. Bradley M. Brin and Mrs. Glenna Cose Brin are loyal and dedicated supporters of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Brad became a friend of the University through auditing many courses. Both he and Glenna have made strong relationships at UWM, especially with...

Elinor Ihlenfeldt and her husband, Dale (deceased) established this scholarship fund in memory of Elinor?s mother, Clara Hertel Slaymaker, who was a school teacher. Clara graduated from the Milwaukee State Teachers College, the predecessor school to UWM?s School of...

Connie is 73, single with no children, and a retired Administrator of Oconto County Public Health and Home Care Agency. She grew up in Green Bay with one sister and graduated from UWM with her Nursing BA (’71) and pursued graduate work as a nurse practitioner at...

Through various events and fundraising campaigns, UWM Alumni generously contribute towards scholarships for UWM students.

This scholarship is supported by multiple alumni, individuals, corporations and foundations.

This fund is supported by generous gifts from many different individuals and organizations, including alumni, faculty, staff, friends of UWM, and various corporations. They are united in their desire to provide financial assistance to deserving students through...

The late Henry Maier earned his masters degree Political Science from UWM in 1964. Maier was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1950. In 1960, he was elected Milwaukee’s Mayor where he served from 1960-1988, making him the longest-serving mayor in Milwaukee...

Donors to this scholarship include multiple individuals who take pride in having earned their Nursing degrees from UWM, who are grateful for the high-quality Nursing education they received, and who want to help students achieve their dreams of becoming nurses.