Our Opportunities

Welcome to the UW Oshkosh Scholarship website! The scholarships listed below are offered through UW Oshkosh and the UW Oshkosh Foundation. Click “Show Filters” to display filter options such as college or major. Use the “Search” box to find scholarships by keyword or name. Click 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
New scholarships are posted throughout the year and application deadlines vary. However, the general scholarship application dates are as follows:
Application Start Date: 9/3/2020
Application Deadline (currently enrolled students): 11/8/2020
Application Deadline (students admitted for Fall 2021): 2/5/2021

UWO Fox Cities and Fond du Lac Campus Students:
Many scholarships are available through the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region for Fox Cities Campus students or the UWO Fond du Lac Foundation for Fond du Lac Campus students. You can search or filter by “Fox Cities Campus” or “Fond du Lac Campus” in Academic Works to find additional opportunities you may be eligible for.

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, athletics cannot be considered in the awarding of scholarships. Commenting on athletic involvement on scholarship applications or references from coaches is prohibited.

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

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$400 Maximum	Titans Rise Emergency Grant The Titans Rise Emergency Grant is funded by generous UW Oshkosh alumni and donors to support students in need of financial assistance during the... The Titans Rise Emergency Grant is funded by generous UW Oshkosh alumni... Deadline: 08/16/2020 Award: $400 Maximum	Deadline08/16/2020
$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
$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
$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
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
$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
$350	Michael & Kelly O'Brien Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Michael O’Brien and his wife, Kelly. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate, majoring in music.... This scholarship was established by alumnus Michael O’Brien and his... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$2,330	Orville C. Sherman Journalism Scholarship This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C. Sherman. Applicant must be a full-time journalism student. Applicant must... This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C.... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,330	Ended
$1,000	Art Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship is given to an undergraduate student enrolled in at least six credits at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be participating in a... This scholarship is given to an undergraduate student enrolled in at... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$500	Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship This scholarship is given to a top performing member of the UW Oshkosh Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter at the Oshkosh campus. No application is required... 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 who has... This scholarship was established by Dan and Penny Bollom. Recipient must... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	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 at the Oshkosh campus... This scholarship was established in 1987 by the family and friends of C.... Deadline: Ended Award: $125	Ended
$500	Carl Chapman Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a music major with voice as their primary instrument. Applicant must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant... This scholarship is awarded to a music major with voice as their primary... Deadline: Ended Award: $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 enrolled at the Oshkosh campus, who will achieve junior standing by the fall semester of the following... Applicant must be a full-time sophomore enrolled at the Oshkosh campus,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,150	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
$200	Charlotte McEssy Educational Leadership and Policy Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Charlotte H. McEssy. Applicant must be a graduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus, pursuing a... This scholarship was established by alumna Charlotte H. McEssy.... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	Ended
Varies	Environmental Studies Academic Excellence Award This award is given to the graduating senior enrolled at the Oshkosh campus with the highest GPA in the Environmental Studies program. No... This award is given to the graduating senior enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$100	Environmental Studies Leadership Award This award is given to an Environmental Studies major enrolled at the Oshkosh campus who has shown exceptional leadership in various... This award is given to an Environmental Studies major enrolled at the... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	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
$350	Frank W. Radford Memorial Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and must have graduated from a Winnebago County, WI high school. Applicant must achieve at least... Applicant must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and must have graduated... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$250	Gary Coll Journalism Fellowship This award was established in honor of Gary Coll, professor of journalism at UW Oshkosh for 36 years. The fellowship provides financial assistance... This award was established in honor of Gary Coll, professor of... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	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
Varies	Gilbert F. & Katherine L. Pollnow Scholarship This faculty-nominated scholarship is open to full-time professional chemistry majors enrolled at the Oshkosh campus, who have junior standing.... This faculty-nominated scholarship is open to full-time professional... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,500	Insurance and Risk Management Business Scholars Award This scholarship is awarded to incoming Business Scholars interested in a career in insurance. Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer... This scholarship is awarded to incoming Business Scholars interested in... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$100	Isaac Kayando Leadership Award The Isaac Kayando Leadership Award is given to a political science major who is enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and has demonstrated a continuing... The Isaac Kayando Leadership Award is given to a political science major... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$500	Katie Kaczorowski Leadership Award This award was established in 2004 in honor of Katie Kaczorowski ’03, who was elected Vice President of Nelson Hall during her sophomore year and... This award was established in 2004 in honor of Katie Kaczorowski ’03,... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$1,500	Mersberger Financial Group Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2018 by the Mersberger Financial Group. Applicant must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at the... This scholarship was established in 2018 by the Mersberger Financial... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended
Varies	Music Scholarship This award is given students who are admitted, or currently enrolled at, the Oshkosh campus. It is awarded at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh... This award is given students who are admitted, or currently enrolled at,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$500	One Small Step Leadership Award This award recognizes demonstrated growth and leadership in residence halls. Applicant must be a current resident in a UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus... This award recognizes demonstrated growth and leadership in residence... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$100	Outstanding Political Science Student Award The Outstanding Political Science Student Award is given to a deserving political science major enrolled at the Oshkosh campus, who has excelled... The Outstanding Political Science Student Award is given to a deserving... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	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
$300	Reeve Union Employee of the Year Award This award is given to a student employee who works for Reeve Union. Employees may be nominated by their supervisor or any full-time staff member... This award is given to a student employee who works for Reeve Union.... Deadline: Ended Award: $300	Ended
$200	Reeve Union Rookie of the Year Award This award is given to a student employee who works for Reeve Union. Employees may be nominated by their supervisor or any full-time staff member.... This award is given to a student employee who works for Reeve Union.... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	Ended
$500	Rob Buzaitis Outstanding Leadership Award This award was established in 1998 in honor of Rob Buzaitis ’98, former USRH Policies and Procedures Chair, Elections Commissioner, and Vice... This award was established in 1998 in honor of Rob Buzaitis ’98, former... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$500	Sally (Selner) & Dean Teresinski Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumni Sally ’59 and Dean ’64 Teresinski. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the... This scholarship was established by alumni Sally ’59 and Dean ’64... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	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
$140	Social Work Department Excellence Award This scholarship was established by faculty in the Social Work department to honor a social work student who has demonstrated academic achievement... This scholarship was established by faculty in the Social Work... Deadline: Ended Award: $140	Ended
$200	Stephanie M. Honer and Martin H. Egan Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Stephanie Honer and Martin Egan, two UW Oshkosh students in the College of Education and Human... This scholarship was established in memory of Stephanie Honer and Martin... Deadline: Ended Award: $200	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 in the MBA program at the Oshkosh campus 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 enrolled at... This scholarship was established in memory of William Patrick... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000	4imprint Business Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have a grade-point average of at least 3.0... Applicant must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at the... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	4imprint Graphic Art Scholarship Applicant must be currently enrolled at the UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be pursuing a BFA in design, have a minimum 3.0 grade-point... Applicant must be currently enrolled at the UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	4imprint Information Technology Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in computer science within the College of Letters & Science or information systems... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in computer... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	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
$425	Ackerman Scholarship (College of Nursing) 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: $425	Ended
$450	Adela Pfeiffer Iversen Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Adela Pfeiffer Iversen in 1983 by her son. Applicant must be a female finance or accounting major at... This scholarship was established in memory of Adela Pfeiffer Iversen in... Deadline: Ended Award: $450	Ended
$2,150	Aileen Wood Barr Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by Charlene Barr Chalberg, in honor of her mother, Aileen Wood Barr. Applicant must be enrolled full- or part-time... This scholarship was established by Charlene Barr Chalberg, in honor of... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,150	Ended
$1,000	Alan R. Propst Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh campus, majoring in a healthcare related field. Applicant must have graduated from any Dodge... Applicant must be enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh campus, majoring in... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended

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