Melkus Scholarship

Lubar College of Business graduate student, excluding Executive MBA, admitted for the Winterim 2026 or Spring 2026 term. Student may be enrolled full- or part-time with a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester. Renewable for multiple semesters. Student must have demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA (or non-FAFSA-filer worksheet for students how are ineligible to file a FAFSA). Contributes to diversity of the student body in the broadest sense and demonstrates current/past and future entrepreneurial activity/plans.

Priority deadline for consideration is December 15, 2025, with a final deadline to submit the application of January 15, 2026.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Lubar College of Business, Graduate Student Scholarships, Need-Based Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Why did you choose your planned program within the Lubar College of Business?
  2. Will you be attending full or part time (8 credits or more in the fall/spring semester is considered full time)
  3. What are your current/past entrepreneurial activities and future entrepreneurial plans? If not applicable, put N/A.
  4. The Lubar College values diversity in its many forms. Please explain how you believe diversity can benefit the business field.
  5. Is there any other information you feel the committee should know about you or your situation when making a decision?