Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Scholarship
The primary purpose of this scholarship is to reward academic achievement and to encourage Milwaukee students who are “chasing their freams” to pursue careers in public service, as well as professions such as but not limited to teaching, social work, history, medicine, and the sciences. Scholarship shall be awarded on the following criteria:
- Undergraduate enrolled full-time
- Resident of the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area
- Demonstrated financial need (filed a FAFSA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 or better
A preference will be given to those who participated in the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Fund program offered through the Milwaukee Boys and Girls Clubs, which should be indicated on the General Application under Activities.
- Donor
- Hank Aaron
- Award
- $5,000 or more
- Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
- Need-Based Scholarships, New Freshman Scholarships, University-Wide Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline
- 02/01/2026