Our Opportunities

Welcome to the UW Oshkosh Scholarship website! The scholarships listed are offered by various colleges, departments and offices throughout the University. Click “Show Filters” to display filter options such as college or major. Use the “Search” box to find scholarships by keyword or name. Select the scholarship name to learn more about the opportunity.

Sign in, complete your General Application. You may also be prompted to complete a Conditional Application which is required for some areas of study. Once you complete these applications, you will be recommended open scholarship opportunities that you may be qualified to apply for based on your student record. You may also be considered for some scholarships based on your Conditional Application, without further action needed on your part. Qualifying for any scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.

Scholarship Application Dates
Below are the general scholarship application dates for UW Oshkosh students. Some scholarship application deadlines may fall outside of these dates. Please refer to the scholarship listing for deadlines of open scholarships.

UWO Oshkosh Campus Students:
Application Start Date: 9/5/2019
Application Deadline (currently enrolled students): 11/10/2019
Application Deadline (students admitted for Fall 2020): 2/7/2020

UWO Fond du Lac Campus Students:
The majority of scholarships for Fond du Lac Campus students are available through the UW Fond du Lac Foundation. Click here to view those scholarship opportunities. To view scholarships offered through Academic Works for Fond du Lac Campus students, you can search or filter by “Fond du Lac Campus.”

UWO Fox Cities Campus Students:
The majority of scholarships for Fox Cities Campus students are available through the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Click here to view those scholarship opportunities. To view scholarships offered through Academic Works for Fox Cities Campus students, you can search or filter by “Fox Cities Campus.”

Please note: The scholarship amount awarded may vary from the advertised amount. Payout of all awards is subject to availability of funds. Due to NCAA Div. III regulations, athletic leadership, ability, participation, or performance cannot be considered in the awarding of scholarships. Commenting on athletic involvement in scholarship applications and requesting letters of recommendation from coaches are prohibited.

If you have any questions related to the scholarship process, please email scholarships@uwosh.edu.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$500	Bonell Family Nursing Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time graduate nursing student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 graduate... Applicant must be a full-time graduate nursing student enrolled at the... Deadline: 01/05/2020 Award: $500	Deadline01/05/2020
$500	David R. Barnes Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of David R. Barnes. Dave was pursuing a teaching degree at UW Oshkosh when he died unexpectedly from... This scholarship was established in honor of David R. Barnes. Dave was... Deadline: 01/05/2020 Award: $500	Deadline01/05/2020
$500	Richard Sieg Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2019 through an estate gift from Richard Sieg ’68. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at the... This scholarship was established in 2019 through an estate gift from... Deadline: 01/05/2020 Award: $500	Deadline01/05/2020
$1,000	Oshkosh 94 Student Leadership Award The Oshkosh 94 Student Leadership Award recognizes students who continue efforts to advance the standing and enhance the experiences of... The Oshkosh 94 Student Leadership Award recognizes students who continue... Deadline: 01/17/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/17/2020
$845	International Studies/Model United Nations Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have a declared international studies major,... Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the... Deadline: 01/26/2020 Award: $845	Deadline01/26/2020
Standard Resident Tuition	Anne Burns Hillenbrand Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Anne Burns Hillenbrand Family to honor their mother/grandmother and capture the essence of the values she... This scholarship was established by the Anne Burns Hillenbrand Family to... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: Standard Resident Tuition	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,500	ArtsCore Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and incoming undergraduate transfer students who plan to major in education and have an interest... This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and incoming... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/07/2020
Varies	Business Scholars Dean's Scholarship Applicants must be incoming freshmen or incoming transfer students with less than 30 credits who are admitted to the Oshkosh campus. Applicants... Applicants must be incoming freshmen or incoming transfer students with... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/07/2020
Chancellor's Medal; No Monetary Award	Chancellor's Award for Excellence Applicant must be nominated by a faculty or staff member or a student. Self-nominations are not accepted. Applicant must be an undergraduate with... Applicant must be nominated by a faculty or staff member or a student.... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: Chancellor's Medal; No Monetary Award	Deadline02/07/2020
$3,000	Cheryl Mellenthin Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established by nursing alumna Cheryl L. Mellenthin ‘79. It is awarded to an incoming freshman accepted for full-time... This scholarship was established by nursing alumna Cheryl L. Mellenthin... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $3,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Dan Klatt Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at the Oshkosh campus who are active members of Delta Chi fraternity,... This scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$500	Delta Sigma Phi Scholarship Delta Sigma Phi is a national social fraternity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young men. Through its initiatives, it builds... Delta Sigma Phi is a national social fraternity dedicated to making a... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Diversity in Journalism Scholarship Applicant must be an incoming freshman or an incoming transfer student admitted to the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have an intended major of... Applicant must be an incoming freshman or an incoming transfer student... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$100	Edith Hollister Award The Edith Hollister Award was established in 1991 to provide support for students who participate in the Theatre Department and Theatre productions... The Edith Hollister Award was established in 1991 to provide support for... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $100	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Eldred George Mugford, In Memory of Clare H. Mugford, R.N., Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Clare H. Mugford, R.N., by her son Eldred George Mugford ’74. Applicant must be an incoming freshman... This scholarship was established in memory of Clare H. Mugford, R.N., by... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,000	Engineering Technology Freshman Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students intending to major in Engineering Technology at the Oshkosh campus. Incoming... This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$7,500	Erwin G. Ackerman Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must intend to pursue a degree in the field of... This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $7,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$850	Geology Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen with a strong interest in geology (earth science) or current undergraduate students with a... This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen with a strong interest... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $850	Deadline02/07/2020
$300	George D. Dallas Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor George D. Dallas’s life and accomplishments and to recognize those students who share in his zest for a... This scholarship was established to honor George D. Dallas’s life and... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $300	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,900	Gladys J. Larson Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in their first semester at the Oshkosh campus, with a strong desire to continue his or her... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in their first... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,900	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,500	Harvey Milk Commemorative Dinner LGBTQ Scholarship This scholarship is named for the first openly gay person elected to a substantial political office. Applicant must be a student who identifies as... This scholarship is named for the first openly gay person elected to a... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$500	James H. Fischer Family Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2013 by James H. Fischer ’70 to encourage high school graduates to continue their education. This scholarship... This scholarship was established in 2013 by James H. Fischer ’70 to... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,500	Kennedy Nursing Fellow Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students enrolled in the traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, or a graduate nursing program within the... This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students enrolled in the... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$850	Kutchera Scholarship The Don and Rose Kutchera Scholarship was established to promote community participation. The applicant must be an incoming freshmen admitted to... The Don and Rose Kutchera Scholarship was established to promote... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $850	Deadline02/07/2020
$7,500	Lucille & Ray Tack Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1992 by Lucille Tack ’23 of Spencer, Wisconsin to encourage students from the Spencer School District to attend... This scholarship was established in 1992 by Lucille Tack ’23 of Spencer,... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $7,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,000	Michele Lipschultz Freshman Scholarship This scholarship was established by Tad Lipschultz to honor his wife, Michele, and her determination to overcome personal challenges while pursuing... This scholarship was established by Tad Lipschultz to honor his wife,... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,500	Philip & Jean Nelson Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1991 in recognition of Jean Goodwin Nelson ’49, who served as Alumni Director of UW Oshkosh from 1968 to 1991.... This scholarship was established in 1991 in recognition of Jean Goodwin... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$500	Prospera Credit Union Freshman Scholarship The Prospera Credit Union Freshman Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman admitted to the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be a member of... The Prospera Credit Union Freshman Scholarship is awarded to an incoming... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Rita M. Barta Memorial Graduate Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2018 by Colonel Jane C. Vesel in memory of her mother, Rita Barta. Applicant must be admitted to, or currently... This scholarship was established in 2018 by Colonel Jane C. Vesel in... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Rita M. Barta Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2018 by Colonel Jane C. Vesel in memory of her mother, Rita Barta. Applicant must be admitted to, or currently... This scholarship was established in 2018 by Colonel Jane C. Vesel in... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Roger E. Guiles Leadership-Scholarship Award This award was established by former chancellor Roger E. Guiles. Students must be nominated for this award; there is no application. The recipient... This award was established by former chancellor Roger E. Guiles.... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$2,500	Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship The Sentry Insurance Foundation established this scholarship to help and encourage individuals with proven leadership potential. The scholarship is... The Sentry Insurance Foundation established this scholarship to help and... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$975	Susan Hardy Heaney Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family of Susan Hardy Heaney of Oshkosh. It is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by the family of Susan Hardy Heaney of... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $975	Deadline02/07/2020
$500	Verve, a Credit Union Scholarship Verve, a Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus who have a strong academic record and have... Verve, a Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Willcockson Art Scholarship The Willcockson Art Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus who demonstrate excellence in art. Applicant must... The Willcockson Art Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,000	Willcockson Theatre Scholarship The Willcockson Theatre Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus who demonstrate excellence in performance or... The Willcockson Theatre Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/07/2020
$1,500	William E. White Communication Studies Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of former professor William E. White. It is awarded to incoming freshmen admitted to the Oshkosh campus... This scholarship was established in honor of former professor William E.... Deadline: 02/07/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/07/2020
$100	Nevin James Writing Contest Award Students must submit an essay that has been submitted for a grade in WBIS 188, ENG 110, ENG 101, or CAPP WBIS. Recipient must be enrolled at the... Students must submit an essay that has been submitted for a grade in... Deadline: 02/14/2020 Award: $100	Deadline02/14/2020
$100	Joseph B. Laine Outstanding Senior in Speech Communication Award This award is given in honor of Professor Joseph B. Laine, chairperson of the department of speech communication for 25 years. Applicant must be a... This award is given in honor of Professor Joseph B. Laine, chairperson... Deadline: 02/16/2020 Award: $100	Deadline02/16/2020
$500	Berens French Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship was established to provide financial support to Oshkosh campus students participating in UW Oshkosh French study abroad programs.... This scholarship was established to provide financial support to Oshkosh... Deadline: 02/23/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/23/2020
$8,000	Ed Karrels Continuing Music Performance Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Ed Karrels ’97. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at or accepted for... This scholarship was established by alumnus Ed Karrels ’97. Applicant... Deadline: 02/23/2020 Award: $8,000	Deadline02/23/2020
$250	Lester Beberfall Memorial Spanish Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship was established to provide financial support to students participating in UW Oshkosh Spanish study abroad programs. Applicant must... This scholarship was established to provide financial support to... Deadline: 02/23/2020 Award: $250	Deadline02/23/2020
$500	Orville Clark Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of Orville Carver Clark, who worked for CESA 6 as an assistant director of special education from 1974 to... This scholarship was created in memory of Orville Carver Clark, who... Deadline: 02/23/2020 Award: $500	Deadline02/23/2020
$1,000	Allen K. Butcher Music Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Allen K. Butcher, member of the UW Oshkosh music faculty, 1971-1995. Applicant must be accepted for... This scholarship was established in memory of Allen K. Butcher, member... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/08/2020
$125	David Markofsky Award This award is given to an incoming music major admitted to the Oshkosh campus. It is awarded at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh Music Department... This award is given to an incoming music major admitted to the Oshkosh... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $125	Deadline03/08/2020
$850	Dr. James Grine Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. James Grine, faculty member in the music department from 1966 to 2003. This award is given to a... This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. James Grine, faculty... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $850	Deadline03/08/2020
$1,000	Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63. Applicant must be an incoming freshman admitted to the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63.... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/08/2020
Varies	Endowment for Music Excellence Award This award is given to students admitted to, or enrolled at, the Oshkosh campus. It is given at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh Music Department... This award is given to students admitted to, or enrolled at, the Oshkosh... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/08/2020
Varies	Joan Luce Music Award This award is given to an undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh Music Department based on the... This award is given to an undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/08/2020
$1,500	Joan Luce Scholarship for Orchestral Strings This scholarship was established through the estate of Dr. Joan Luce, faculty member in the UW Oshkosh music department from 1969 to 1998.... This scholarship was established through the estate of Dr. Joan Luce,... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/08/2020

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