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 majority of scholarship application dates are as follows:
Application Start Date: 9/8/2021
Application Deadline (currently enrolled students): 11/7/2021
Application Deadline (students admitted for Fall 2021): 2/4/2022

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
$1,200	Dorothy "Dottie" M. Adams Music Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Dottie, by her son, Dr. W. Sam Adams, and his wife, Betty, along with many family members and... This scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Dottie, by her... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,200	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	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: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$500	Doug McLean Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Doug McLean, a former assistant dean of students at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established in memory of Doug McLean, a former... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $500	Deadline11/07/2021
$425	Douglas C. Jirovetz Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Douglas Jirovetz, who worked at UW Oshkosh for over 29 years. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established by alumnus Douglas Jirovetz, who worked... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $425	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,250	Dr. Barbara J. Herzog Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Barbara Herzog in 2020. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by Dr. Barbara Herzog in 2020.... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,250	Deadline11/07/2021
$2,000	Dr. Charles (Charlie) Goff Education and Political Science Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles (Charlie) Goff, former political science faculty member. Applicant must be an... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles (Charlie)... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Dr. Craig Fiedler Special Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Craig Fiedler’s significant contributions to the field of special education, the department of... This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Craig Fiedler’s... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Dr. D. Brent Bandy Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. D. Brent Bandy, former professor in the College of Business. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. D. Brent Bandy, former... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$725	Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds, UW Oshkosh accounting faculty member from 1971 to 1982. Applicant must be a... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds, UW... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $725	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,200	Dr. George R. Schneck Elementary Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of Dr. George Schneck, professor in the College of Education and Human Services from 1966-96, by... This scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of Dr. George... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,200	Deadline11/07/2021
$750	Dr. Harris N. Liechti Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Harris N. Liechti, former faculty member in the radio-TV-film department. Applicant must be an... This scholarship was established by Dr. Harris N. Liechti, former... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $750	Deadline11/07/2021
$600	Dr. Joan L. Simmons Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. James Simmons in memory of his wife, Dr. Joan Simmons, a tenured associate professor and former chair of... This scholarship was established by Dr. James Simmons in memory of his... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $600	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Dr. Michael P. Ford Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Michael P. Ford ’83, UW Oshkosh faculty member and Associate Dean of the College of Education and... This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Michael P. Ford ’83, UW... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Dr. Robert L. Snyder Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Robert L. “Doc” Snyder, who established the radio-TV-film program at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Robert L. “Doc”... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,125	Dr. Ronald Akin Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Ronald and Kenlynn Akin, in honor of their family’s connection to UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be enrolled... This scholarship was established by Dr. Ronald and Kenlynn Akin, in... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,125	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,150	Dr. Roy and Geraldene Dixon-Robinson Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Roy Dixon-Robinson, faculty emeritus in psychology, and his wife, Geraldene. Applicant must be a... This scholarship was established in honor of Roy Dixon-Robinson, faculty... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,150	Deadline11/07/2021
$325	Dr. Sherman Randerson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Sherman Randerson, professor at UW Oshkosh from 1966 to 1987. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Sherman Randerson,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $325	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Dr. Thomas & Suzanne Zoch Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Thomas ’79 and Suzanne Zoch in 2020. It is awarded to a junior or senior who is committed to a career as a... This scholarship was established by Dr. Thomas ’79 and Suzanne Zoch in... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$450	E. Garner Horton Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of E. Garner Horton, member of the UW Oshkosh administration and faculty from 1963 to 1983. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of E. Garner Horton, member... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $450	Deadline11/07/2021
$135	Edna and Judson Loomis Prize in Music This scholarship was established by Estella Loomis Lauter, chair of the UW Oshkosh English Department, in honor of her parents. This award... This scholarship was established by Estella Loomis Lauter, chair of the... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $135	Deadline11/07/2021
$2,750	Edward J. Dempsey and Sadie A. Dempsey Memorial Teaching Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of former regent Edward J. Dempsey ’01, for whom Dempsey Hall is named, and his wife, Sadie A. Dempsey.... This scholarship was established in memory of former regent Edward J.... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $2,750	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,250	Edward L. & Dorothy F. Schwartz Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Edward L. Schwartz, professor of biology at UW Oshkosh for 25 years, and his wife, Dorothy.... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Edward L. Schwartz,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,250	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,250	Edwin J. & Dorothy M. Hartman Scholarship This scholarship is named after two individuals who, while unable to attend college themselves, supported and encouraged the education of all those... This scholarship is named after two individuals who, while unable to... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,250	Deadline11/07/2021
$2,250	Elinor V. Metzen Mathe Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Elinor V. Metzen Mathe ‘41. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled... This scholarship was established in memory of Elinor V. Metzen Mathe... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $2,250	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Elizabeth A. Regan Scholarship This scholarship was established by Elizabeth Bymers Regan, who taught nursing in the UW System for 23 years. Applicant must be enrolled at the... This scholarship was established by Elizabeth Bymers Regan, who taught... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021
$485	Ellie Maslowski Memorial University Staff Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of Ellie Maslowski, former office manager for the Dean of Students office and first chair of the... This scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of Ellie Maslowski,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $485	Deadline11/07/2021
$2,000	Elmer Leach Foundation Undergraduate Student Award Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in the traditional BSN program at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have at least sophomore... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in the traditional... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$500	Enciso Lopez Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2019 by Diana Enciso Lopez ’17 to financially assist highly motivated and academically able undergraduate... This scholarship was established in 2019 by Diana Enciso Lopez ’17 to... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $500	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Engineering Technology Continuing Student Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be a declared engineering technology major. Applicant... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Eugene & Nancy Winkler Scholarship This scholarship was established by Eugene ’59 and Nancy ’63, ’90 Winkler. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... This scholarship was established by Eugene ’59 and Nancy ’63, ’90... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$800	Everett G. Pyle Graduate Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Everett G. Pyle, founding dean of the UW Oshkosh Graduate School from 1965 to 1974. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Everett G. Pyle,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $800	Deadline11/07/2021
$475	Fale Family Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family of Bob and Anne Fale (Fah’ lee) in the hope that it enables nursing students to complete their... This scholarship was established by the family of Bob and Anne Fale... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $475	Deadline11/07/2021
$500	Fox Valley Radio Broadcasters Association Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Fox Valley Area Broadcasters Association in 1995. Applicant must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by the Fox Valley Area Broadcasters... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $500	Deadline11/07/2021
$500	George and Julie Sorrells Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2017 by George and Julie Sorrells, who both believe that education is what has allowed them to succeed in their... This scholarship was established in 2017 by George and Julie Sorrells,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $500	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,675	George R. Soika Scholarship Applicant must be a psychology major enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have two to four semesters remaining. Applicant must... Applicant must be a psychology major enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,675	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Gilbert F. & Katherine L. Pollnow Scholarship This scholarship is open to full-time professional chemistry majors enrolled at the Oshkosh campus, who have junior standing. Recipient must be a... This scholarship is open to full-time professional chemistry majors... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021
$725	Gladys M. Stern Scholarship in Elementary Education This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61. Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61.... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $725	Deadline11/07/2021
$625	Golden Titan Endowed Scholarship This scholarship is funded through contributions from UW Oshkosh Golden Titans – alumni who have graduated more than 50 years ago. Applicant must... This scholarship is funded through contributions from UW Oshkosh Golden... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $625	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Gonyo Family Education Scholarship This scholarship was established by Gerald Gonyo ‘64 in 2021 to support education students who have financial need. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established by Gerald Gonyo ‘64 in 2021 to support... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Gonyo Family Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established by Gerald Gonyo ‘64 in 2021 to support nursing students who have financial need. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established by Gerald Gonyo ‘64 in 2021 to support... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Guyette Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette.... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Harry Ostendorf Accounting Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Harry Ostendorf, former UW Oshkosh accounting professor. Applicant must be an accounting major... This scholarship was established in honor of Harry Ostendorf, former UW... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,000	Helen M. Deniger Scholarship This scholarship was established by Helen M. Deniger of Oshkosh. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh... This scholarship was established by Helen M. Deniger of Oshkosh.... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/07/2021
$475	Herbert C. and Mae Yagers Nursing Scholarship Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship in 1994 in honor of her husband and herself. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the... Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship in 1994 in honor of... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $475	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Hilda Swanson Memorial Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of a truly caring, compassionate woman who was a nurse. Applicant must be a full- or part-time... This scholarship was established in honor of a truly caring,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021
$625	Independence Financial LLC Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be admitted, or have applied for spring admission, to... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $625	Deadline11/07/2021
$500	Information Systems Faculty Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled full- or part-time at the Oshkosh campus, with a major or minor in information systems. Applicant must have at least... Applicant must be enrolled full- or part-time at the Oshkosh campus,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $500	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,750	Irene Blanchette Sophomore Achievement Award This award is given to the full-time elementary education major with junior standing who increased their GPA the most between the completion of... This award is given to the full-time elementary education major with... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,750	Deadline11/07/2021
$650	Irving H. Wallace Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Irving H. Wallace, former UW Oshkosh faculty member. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Irving H. Wallace,... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $650	Deadline11/07/2021
$1,500	Isabelle Jane St. John Art of Nursing Award This scholarship was established by Isabelle “Izzy” St. John and her parents, Lee and Joy St. John, in 2017, while Izzy was still on her journey... This scholarship was established by Isabelle “Izzy” St. John and her... Deadline: 11/07/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/07/2021

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