Morgridge Foster Care Scholarship

Available to new first-year students. Renewable for up to four academic years after the initial academic year. Covers on-campus housing costs for the first year, in addition to full-tuition each year to a qualified undergraduate student who is or has been in the Foster Care or Kinship program and has been admitted to UWM and has demonstrated community service. Applicant must have demonstrated federal financial need based on FAFSA completion. Preference for graduates of a Milwaukee-area high school.

Award
Full-Tuition
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Need-Based Scholarships, New Freshman Scholarships, University-Wide Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. At any time between ages 13 and 18, were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care, kinship care, or were you a dependent or ward of the court? If YES, please provide details of your circumstance.