School of Information Studies Application for Incoming Graduate Students

To be considered for scholarships within UWM’s School of Information Studies, please complete the following questions. In addition, you must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (including transfer credits)
  2. Maintain satisfactory academic progress in your program
  3. Earn at least a B in all core classes
  4. Students must also register for a minimum of 3 INFOST credits for the Fall semester by May 1
  5. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Where applicable)
  6. You must be admitted to the School of Information Studies or meet all requirements for admission.

The SOIS Scholarship Committee will base its decisions on your responses to the questions. Application-based scholarships are awarded for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship award recipients will be notified in spring. The committee will determine what scholarships you may be eligible for. If you have questions regarding this application or SOIS scholarships, please contact Michaela Kaiser at kaisermr@uwm.edu.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
College of Community Engagement & Professions, Graduate Student Scholarships, School of Information Studies
Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your proudest academic achievement as a SOIS student (in a particular class, through an internship, a school sponsored event, etc.). Why is this specific accomplishment so important to your academic success?
  2. The SOIS Scholarship Committee will be reviewing your responses to questions on the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application. In the “Describe your academic and career goals” essay question, please be sure to include the following talking points in your response. You can go back and edit your general application now, if necessary. In the box below, please type NA.
  3. Working with Children
    • Are you interested in working with children/young adults as a School Media Librarian or Public Librarian?
    • Have you previously completed or are you currently enrolled in the following courses? Choose all that apply.
    • If you answered yes to the above question, please tell us more. If you answered no, please type “NA”.
  4. Cyber Security
    • Are you interested in pursuing a career in Cyber Security?
    • Have you previously completed or are you currently enrolled in the following courses? Choose all that apply.
    • If you answered yes to the above question, please tell us more. If you answered no, please type “NA”.
  5. Are you a certified teacher?