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: 9/9/2020
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
$2,150	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $2,150	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $475	Deadline11/08/2020
$750	Florence Weinbacher Award for International Study in Nursing This scholarship was established in honor of Florence “Flossie” Weinbacher, College of Nursing faculty member for over 21 years. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established in honor of Florence “Flossie”... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $750	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$200	Geography Faculty Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2012 by John A. Cross, Professor of Geography. This award is given to the top geography major enrolled... This scholarship was established in 2012 by John A. Cross, Professor of... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $200	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,650	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,650	Deadline11/08/2020
$275	Gladys M. Stern Scholarship in Elementary Education This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61.... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $275	Deadline11/08/2020
$400	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $400	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Grant Thornton Accounting Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time accounting major enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have at least junior standing. Applicant must be in... Applicant must be a full-time accounting major enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Guyette Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette. Applicant must be a full-time junior enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette.... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$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: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$600	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $600	Deadline11/08/2020
$450	Herbert C. and Mae Yagers Nursing Scholarship Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship in honor of her husband and herself. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship in honor of her... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $450	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Inez and Louis Chicquette Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Inez and Louis Chicquette, lifelong supporters of public education in the state of Wisconsin.... This scholarship was established in honor of Inez and Louis Chicquette,... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$550	Irene Blanchette Sophomore Achievement Award This award is given to an undergraduate elementary education major with junior standing who has increased their grade-point average the most... This award is given to an undergraduate elementary education major with... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $550	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	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: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$325	James E. Cook Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Jim Cook, director of Reeve Memorial Union from 1976 to 1993. Applicant must be currently enrolled at... This scholarship was established in honor of Jim Cook, director of Reeve... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $325	Deadline11/08/2020
$600	James Moynihan, Jr. Business & Entrepreneurial Scholarship Cecelia and Jeffrey Jensen established this scholarship in 2018, in honor of her father’s entrepreneurial spirit and with gratitude for his... Cecelia and Jeffrey Jensen established this scholarship in 2018, in... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $600	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Jane Ives Albee Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have met Gateway I requirements and have been admitted,... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$600	Jean Erdman and Thomas J. King Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Jean Erdman ’72, professor in the College of Education and Human Services, and her husband, Thomas J. King.... This scholarship was established by Dr. Jean Erdman ’72, professor in... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $600	Deadline11/08/2020
$425	Jim Miazga Leadership Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumnus Jim Miazga ’74. Applicant must be a full-time, fifth-year senior enrolled at the Oshkosh campus.... This scholarship was established by alumnus Jim Miazga ’74. Applicant... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $425	Deadline11/08/2020
$275	John and Linda Schuh History Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. John Schuh, ’69 and his wife, Linda. No application is required for the award. The award is given to a... This scholarship was established by Dr. John Schuh, ’69 and his wife,... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $275	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,500	John and Pat Kerrigan Scholarship This scholarship was established in recognition of John E. Kerrigan at the time of his retirement as the ninth Chancellor of UW Oshkosh. Applicant... This scholarship was established in recognition of John E. Kerrigan at... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/08/2020
$475	John F. Leonardi Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by the parents of UW Oshkosh Professor Emerita Lois Pence. Applicant must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and... This scholarship was established by the parents of UW Oshkosh Professor... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $475	Deadline11/08/2020
$3,700	Journal Foundation Walter Jay and Clara Charlotte Damm Scholarship Applicant must intend to pursue a career in radio, television, journalism, or a related field. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or... Applicant must intend to pursue a career in radio, television,... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $3,700	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,120	Katherine Killian Chicquette Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Kay Killian Chicquette, a former teacher in the Appleton Area School District. Applicant must be a... This scholarship was established in memory of Kay Killian Chicquette, a... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,120	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Katie Buchert Scholarship in Human Resource Management This scholarship was established in 2019, in memory of Katie Buchert ‘06. Katie passed away from breast cancer shortly after graduating from UW... This scholarship was established in 2019, in memory of Katie Buchert... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,500	Kelly Warnecke Hayward Residence Life Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2008 by Kelly’s loving husband, Preston Hayward ’97 and their children, Brennan and Jocelyn. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established in 2008 by Kelly’s loving husband,... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Ken & Mable Schaefer Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1999 by Ken & Mable Schaefer in memory of their son, Robert, to support UW Oshkosh students who might not... This scholarship was established in 1999 by Ken & Mable Schaefer in... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$275	Kenneth W. Morrison Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth W. Morrison, professor in the department of counselor education (now professional counseling)... This scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth W. Morrison,... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $275	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Kinesiology Scholarship Applicant must be enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be admitted to a major in the Kinesiology program at the time of... Applicant must be enrolled full-time at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$2,000	Lee Eun-Young Design Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Lee Eun-Young, former art department faculty member. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at... This scholarship was established in memory of Lee Eun-Young, former art... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $2,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Leslie-Allen Fellowship Applicant must be a undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must be a biology or microbiology major with a... Applicant must be a undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at the... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$250	LGBTQ+ Scholarship Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UW Oshkosh who identifies as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender,... Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UW... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $250	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Lifelong Learner Scholarship for Academic Excellence This scholarship was established by alumna Kathy Devereaux ’09. Applicant must be a part- or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the... This scholarship was established by alumna Kathy Devereaux ’09.... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	LTC Paul R. Bartz Leadership Award This award recognizes a third-year cadet in the ROTC program who demonstrates a commitment to an Army career and a concern for helping fellow... This award recognizes a third-year cadet in the ROTC program who... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$750	Lucile Morton Grams Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have no more than 89 credits completed and must have a... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $750	Deadline11/08/2020
$100	Major General Herbert A. Smith Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a basic course student enrolled in the ROTC program at the Oshkosh campus. The award is given to a student who has... This scholarship is awarded to a basic course student enrolled in the... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $100	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Management and Human Resources Department Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Oshkosh Campus. Application must be admitted, or have applied for spring... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$500	Margaret and David Hodge Scholarship in Art Education Applicant must be an art education major enrolled full-time in the BFA program at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have passed their... Applicant must be an art education major enrolled full-time in the BFA... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline11/08/2020
$575	Mark H. Reinhard Memorial Leadership Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mark H. Reinhard ’87. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled in at least six credits at the... This scholarship was established in memory of Mark H. Reinhard ’87.... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $575	Deadline11/08/2020
$5,000	Mary Drecktrah Special Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Drecktrah, former special education professor at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Drecktrah, former... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $5,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$625	Mary McAsey Biology Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2015 in honor of Mary McAsey, by her son and husband. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled... This scholarship was established in 2015 in honor of Mary McAsey, by her... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $625	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,000	Math Department Scholarship Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and must be majoring in math or math education. Applicant must have completed... Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/08/2020
$1,650	Merlin E. Silverthorn Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Merlin E. Silverthorn ‘58. Applicant must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus and must... This scholarship was established in memory of Merlin E. Silverthorn ‘58.... Deadline: 11/08/2020 Award: $1,650	Deadline11/08/2020

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