Frederick J. Hoffman Award

• This award is given to the best essay by a currently enrolled graduate student (master’s or doctoral level) in the Department of English.
• Students apply by uploading their essay, which should be free of any identifying information.
• The award is announced in the spring and paid in the following fall semester for an awardee enrolled at UWM that fall.

Donor
Friends and Family of Frederick J. Hoffman
Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
English Department, College of Letters & Science, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload a PDF copy of the essay you would like considered for the Hoffman "best essay" Award. Your name SHOULD NOT appear on your essay as all essays are scored anonymously.