Frederick R. Layton Scholarship

Awarded to select students enrolled in Peck School of the Arts (PSOA) who satisfy the following criteria:

Major: PSOA Art & Design  
Academic Level: Incoming Freshmen, renewable
Enrollment: Full-time, with at least 6 credits in the major  
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (UWM)  
Artistic merit & departmental portfolio review

To apply, incoming students should submit 8-10 examples of artwork from the past two years. If including drawings, we recommend at least three from observation (not photographs). Identify each image by media, size, and year of completion in a separate document. JPEG files at 2000px max preferred. Submit your portfolio at the following link: https://uwm.edu/arts/scholarships/art-and-design-portfolio-submission/

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Art & Design Department, College of Arts & Architecture, New Freshman Scholarships, Peck School of the Arts, Transfer Student Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026