Leah Fetter Merit Scholarship
Awarded annually to an undergraduate French major for study abroad. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: – Major in French – Full-time undergraduate student – Must be used for study abroad in a French speaking country – Academic Achievement – Financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA) The application deadline is March 1. Students should explain their plans to study abroad in a French speaking country in their scholarship application and include the name of the study abroad program to which they are applying. The scholarship is awarded in spring, and students can apply it toward a study abroad program during the summer or during the following academic year. Note: This scholarship is for Milwaukee-campus students planning to study at a program outside of Milwaukee and outside of the United States. It is not for international students coming to the Milwaukee campus to study.
- Award
- $500
- Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
- Study Abroad Scholarships, French Program, College of Letters & Science, Need-Based Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships, World Language & Cultures Department
- Deadline
- 03/01/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Provide a short description of the study abroad program or international internship you will be participating in during the Summer or Fall 2025 semester that is outside of the United States. Include the time period you will be abroad (minimum of two weeks). You must have also been approved for this program through the UWM Center for International Education.
- Describe how your study abroad experience will help you meet your educational and professional goals. Include information about the specific program you will be attending and how that program relates to your goals.
 
