African Diaspora Council Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate students who clearly demonstrate significant engagement with or significant service to the African American/Black/African Diaspora community. Recipients must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate students who clearly demonstrate their significant engagement with or significant service to the African American/Black/African Diaspora community
  • Academic merit (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50)
  • Demonstrated financial need as determined by the UWM Financial Aid Office. FAFSA for the next aid year must be filed.
  • Enrolled in a degree-granting program
  • Junior and Senior standing

Students who self-identify as African American or Black are encouraged to apply.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Need-Based Scholarships, University-Wide Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Indicate your expected UWM graduation date (month and year).
  2. Please describe your plans for your final year at UWM (e.g.: courses, internships, volunteer and/or leadership opportunities, research, etc.).
  3. Provide a complete, detailed response on how you clearly demonstrate significant engagement or service and its impact to the African American/Black/African Diaspora community.
  4. Students selected for this scholarship will be expected to engage with various opportunities presented through the African Diaspora Council (ADC) at UWM. Several events and other opportunities which will allow recipients to meet and network with scholarship donors will be planned.
    • How do you think you could benefit from networking opportunities offered through this scholarship program?
    • How will you participate?