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: 9/3/2019
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
$350	Accelerated BSN Scholarship This scholarship was established by Nardalyn Johnson ‘06 and other nursing alumni to support nursing students and to celebrate the tenth... This scholarship was established by Nardalyn Johnson ‘06 and other... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$100	Andy Robson Earth Charter Award This award is named in honor of Professor Andy Robson, whose efforts were central to UW Oshkosh becoming a national leader in supporting the Earth... This award is named in honor of Professor Andy Robson, whose efforts... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$500	Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship This scholarship is given to a top performing member of the UW Oshkosh Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter. No application is required for this award;... This scholarship is given to a top performing member of the UW Oshkosh... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
Varies	Bollom Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dan and Penny Bollom. Recipient must be an incoming freshman from Winnebago or Brown County, Wisconsin.... This scholarship was established by Dan and Penny Bollom. Recipient must... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$500	Carl Chapman Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a music major with voice as their primary instrument. Applicant must demonstrate leadership within a choral... This scholarship is awarded to a music major with voice as their primary... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$350	Charles P. Savino Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Charles P. Savino ‘67. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in the College of Letters... This scholarship was established by alumnus Charles P. Savino ‘67.... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$750	Dennis V. Detry Student-Employee Scholarship This scholarship was established by Eve Lynne Detry, in memory of her late husband, Dennis Detry. Dennis was the Associate Director of Financial... This scholarship was established by Eve Lynne Detry, in memory of her... Deadline: Ended Award: $750	Ended
$800	Dorothy Lane Memorial Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was created by Paul Lane in memory of his mother, Dorothy, who was one of the founders of the UW Oshkosh College of Nursing.... This scholarship was created by Paul Lane in memory of his mother,... Deadline: Ended Award: $800	Ended
$1,000	Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior accepted for full-time... This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Everett "Gus" Pyle Graduate Scholar Award This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Everett “Gus” Pyle, founding dean of the UW Oshkosh Graduate School from 1965 to 1974. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Everett “Gus” Pyle,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Florence Weinbacher Award for International Study in Nursing This scholarship was established by Florence “Flossie” Weinbacher, faculty member in the College of Nursing for over 21 years. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established by Florence “Flossie” Weinbacher,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	George Stockton Award This award is named in honor of Dr. George Stockton, chair of the special education department from 1977 to 1983. Applicant must be an... This award is named in honor of Dr. George Stockton, chair of the... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$200	German Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship provides financial support to UW Oshkosh students participating in a study abroad program in German speaking countries. These may... This scholarship provides financial support to UW Oshkosh students... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	Ended
Varies	Gilbert F. & Katherine L. Pollnow Scholarship This faculty-nominated scholarship is open to full-time professional chemistry majors who have junior standing. Recipient must be a Wisconsin... This faculty-nominated scholarship is open to full-time professional... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$325	Griffith Scholarship for Creative Portfolios in Journalism This scholarship was established by alumnus Jeff Griffith ’87. The award recognizes exceptional students interested in making a difference in... This scholarship was established by alumnus Jeff Griffith ’87. The award... Deadline: Ended Award: $325	Ended
$500	Halsey Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Rufus Halsey, President of Oshkosh Normal School from 1899 to 1907. It is awarded to a graduate of a... This scholarship was established in memory of Rufus Halsey, President of... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$200	Helen Bannan Women's and Gender Studies Award This award is named in honor of Helen M. Bannan, director of women’s studies at UW Oshkosh from 1998 to 2007. The award is given to a women’s and... This award is named in honor of Helen M. Bannan, director of women’s... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	Ended
$350	Helen M. Deniger Scholarship This scholarship was established through a bequest from Helen M. Deniger of Oshkosh. Applicant must be a full-time junior majoring in finance.... This scholarship was established through a bequest from Helen M. Deniger... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$500	Michael & Kelly O'Brien Art Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Michael O’Brien and his wife, Kelly. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate, majoring in art.... This scholarship was established by alumnus Michael O’Brien and his... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
Up to in-state tuition, fees and books ($800 book allowance)	Michael D. Wachtel Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Michael D. Wachtel who served on the UW Oshkosh Foundation Board of Directors for 18 years. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Michael D. Wachtel who... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to in-state tuition, fees and books ($800 book allowance)	Ended
$500	N. Peter and Ruth Nelson Scholarship Applicant must be a full- or part-time student in secondary education with at least junior standing. Applicant must have met Gateway I requirements... Applicant must be a full- or part-time student in secondary education... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$2,250	Orville C. Sherman Music Scholarship This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C. Sherman. Applicant must be a full-time music student. Applicant must demonstrate... This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C.... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,250	Ended
$150	Patricia Radford Fell Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time music major with piano as their declared emphasis. Applicant must have at least junior standing with a... Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time music major with piano as... Deadline: Ended Award: $150	Ended
$250	Quest III Community Engagement Scholarship This scholarship is for students who have finished a Quest III course and are excited to promote their program and community experience with other... This scholarship is for students who have finished a Quest III course... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$250	Ruth A. Berge Organic Chemistry Scholarship This scholarship was established by faculty and staff in the UW Oshkosh Chemistry Department in memory of their colleague and friend, Associate... This scholarship was established by faculty and staff in the UW Oshkosh... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$375	Shirley M. Karlson Research Support Award This award was created in memory of Dr. Shirley M. Karlson, former Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate Program in the College of Nursing.... This award was created in memory of Dr. Shirley M. Karlson, former... Deadline: Ended Award: $375	Ended
$2,500	UW Oshkosh MBA Alumni Scholarship This scholarship is funded by UW Oshkosh MBA alumni and/or their employers. Applicant must be enrolled full- or part-time in the MBA program and... This scholarship is funded by UW Oshkosh MBA alumni and/or their... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
Varies	William Niederberger Jr. Memorial Award This scholarship was established in memory of William Patrick Niederberger Jr. ’88. Applicant must be a full-time sophomore or junior with a... This scholarship was established in memory of William Patrick... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$500 Minimum	Salmon Foundation Scholarship The Salmon Foundation Scholarship is awarded to highly motivated and academically able undergraduate students who have a demonstrated need for... The Salmon Foundation Scholarship is awarded to highly motivated and... Deadline: Ended Award: $500 Minimum	Ended
$1,000	Abel/St. Andrew's Performing Arts Scholarship This scholarship was established through a donation made by Joan Abel to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate... This scholarship was established through a donation made by Joan Abel to... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$450	Ackerman Scholarship (College of Education and Human Services) This scholarship was established by the Ackerman family to alternate annually between the College of Education and Human Services and the College... This scholarship was established by the Ackerman family to alternate... Deadline: Ended Award: $450	Ended
$600	Alfred Kisubi Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2018, in honor of COEHS professor Alfred Kisubi whose has made a significant impact on the human services... This scholarship was established in 2018, in honor of COEHS professor... Deadline: Ended Award: $600	Ended
$125	C. Kevin Hasson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1987 by the family and friends of C. Kevin Hasson. Applicants must be majoring in history and have junior or... This scholarship was established in 1987 by the family and friends of C.... Deadline: Ended Award: $125	Ended
$1,500	Candice E. Tylke Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Candice Tylke, a UW Oshkosh alumna who graduated with a BS in biology in 1994. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established in memory of Candice Tylke, a UW... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended
$500	Carla Roberts Special Education Teaching Scholarship This scholarship was established by Carla Roberts ’08 to pay forward the scholarships she received as a student at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be an... This scholarship was established by Carla Roberts ’08 to pay forward the... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$1,150	Chancellor's Junior Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, achieving junior standing by the fall semester of the following academic year. Applicant must demonstrate... Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, achieving junior standing by... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,150	Ended
$250	Charles Haferman, '75 & Diane Haferman College of Nursing Textbook Scholarship This scholarship was established by Charles ‘75 and Diane Haferman. Students must be full-time undergraduates, accepted to the College of Nursing... This scholarship was established by Charles ‘75 and Diane Haferman.... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$350	Charles J. Lenz Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Charles J. Lenz ’39. Applicant must have met Gateway I requirements and been admitted, or have applied... This scholarship was established in honor of Charles J. Lenz ’39.... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$200	Charlotte McEssy Educational Leadership and Policy Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Charlotte H. McEssy. Applicant must be a part- or full-time graduate student pursuing a Master of... This scholarship was established by alumna Charlotte H. McEssy.... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	Ended
$250	Charlotte McEssy Reading Education Scholarship This scholarship was established by UW Oshkosh alumna Charlotte H. McEssy. Applicant must be a part- or full-time graduate student pursuing a... This scholarship was established by UW Oshkosh alumna Charlotte H.... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$400	Chemistry Alumni Research Award The Chemistry Alumni Research Award was established in 1997 by chemistry alumni to recognize undergraduate chemistry majors for their achievements... The Chemistry Alumni Research Award was established in 1997 by chemistry... Deadline: Ended Award: $400	Ended
$1,000	Colleen Gibbons Daugherty Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Colleen Gibbons Daugherty ’06. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who has been... This scholarship was established in memory of Colleen Gibbons Daugherty... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$2,000	College of Business Alumni Association Scholarship Applicant must be a junior in good standing and be admitted, or have applied for spring admission, to the College of Business. Applicant must... Applicant must be a junior in good standing and be admitted, or have... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$1,000	College of Education and Human Services Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship This scholarship was established by the COEHS Alumni Association Chapter in 2008. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at... This scholarship was established by the COEHS Alumni Association Chapter... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$5,000	Daniel W. Raaf Scholarship This scholarship was established by Daniel W. Raaf, professor at UW Oshkosh from 1967 to 1987. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student... This scholarship was established by Daniel W. Raaf, professor at UW... Deadline: Ended Award: $5,000	Ended
$900	Dave Engels Journalism Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dave Engels ’79. Applicant must be a journalism major with a declared writing/editing emphasis.... This scholarship was established in memory of Dave Engels ’79. Applicant... Deadline: Ended Award: $900	Ended
$1,000	David and Constance Van Lieshout Scholarship This scholarship was established by David ’68, ’70 MST and Constance ’69 Van Lieshout. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled... This scholarship was established by David ’68, ’70 MST and Constance ’69... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$2,500	David J. Lippert Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of David J. Lippert, faculty member in the journalism department from 1966 to 1983. Applicant must be a... This scholarship was established in memory of David J. Lippert, faculty... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$675	Diane R. Cholewinski Memorial Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of a loving wife, mother and foster parent to more than two dozen infants, including one newborn who... This scholarship was established in memory of a loving wife, mother and... Deadline: Ended Award: $675	Ended

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