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
$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
$1,200	Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63. Applicant must be an incoming freshman accepted for admission to the... This scholarship was established by alumna Eileen Hanselman Kuhlers ‘63.... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $1,200	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
$500	Maestro Henri Pensis Award This award was established in honor of Professor Henri Pensis in recognition of his 30 years of service on the faculty of the department of music.... This award was established in honor of Professor Henri Pensis in... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/08/2020
$2,750	Orville C. Sherman Scholarship (H.S. Senior) This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C. Sherman. Two scholarships will be awarded each year: one to a graduating senior... This scholarship was established through a bequest from Orville C.... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $2,750	Deadline03/08/2020
$100	Richard Keith Porter Memorial Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus with a desire to continue his or her musical education. Applicant must have a... Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled at the Oshkosh campus... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $100	Deadline03/08/2020
$1,000	Willcockson Prizes in the Arts (Music) Applicant must be an incoming freshman admitted to the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must rank in the top 25 percent of his or her high school class.... Applicant must be an incoming freshman admitted to the Oshkosh campus.... Deadline: 03/08/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/08/2020
$500	CAPP Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to high school Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) students who have been admitted to UW Oshkosh as... This scholarship is awarded to high school Cooperative Academic... Deadline: 03/25/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/25/2020
$1,000	Honors College CAPP Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to high school Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) students who have been admitted to the UW Oshkosh Honors... This scholarship is awarded to high school Cooperative Academic... Deadline: 03/25/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/25/2020
$2,000	Pagelow Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Steve and Lori Pagelow to support high-achieving students who have the opportunity to attend the Honors College... This scholarship was established by Steve and Lori Pagelow to support... Deadline: 04/01/2020 Award: $2,000	Deadline04/01/2020
$250	Frederick R. and Bertha C. Clow Memorial Scholarship This award, named in honor of Frederick and Bertha Clow, is given to undergraduate students enrolled at the Oshkosh campus based on research... This award, named in honor of Frederick and Bertha Clow, is given to... Deadline: 04/23/2020 Award: $250	Deadline04/23/2020
$500	Clifford A. Christl & Family Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by Clifford A. Christl in honor of his father, Clifford H. Christl, and his grandfather, Peter A. Christl. This... This scholarship was established by Clifford A. Christl in honor of his... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: $500	Deadline05/01/2020
$1,500	Louise M. (Bombinski) Wagner Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1996 by Louise M. (Bombinski) Wagner who received a Bachelor of Science degree in lower elementary education... This scholarship was established in 1996 by Louise M. (Bombinski) Wagner... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline05/01/2020
$500	Rath Family Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by Hilarie Rath ’81, James Rath ’76, Thomas Rath ’70, ’76, and Mary Rath ’65, all graduates of the University of... This scholarship was established by Hilarie Rath ’81, James Rath ’76,... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: $500	Deadline05/01/2020
$450	Sarah Manis Locke Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who are residents of Fond du Lac and are graduating from Fond du Lac High School. Student must be... This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who are residents of... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: $450	Deadline05/01/2020
$350	Wolfgang P. Kowalski Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Wolfgang Kowalski by his friends. Applicant must be an incoming freshman, accepted for admission to... This scholarship was established in memory of Wolfgang Kowalski by his... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: $350	Deadline05/01/2020
$1,000	John E. Strous and Mary M. Rigney Medical Technology Scholarship This fund is named for John E. Strous, UW Oshkosh medical technology program director from 1991 to 2017, and Mary M. Rigney, medical technology... This fund is named for John E. Strous, UW Oshkosh medical technology... Deadline: 05/03/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline05/03/2020
$1,000	Danielle S. Jones Student Leader Inclusive Excellence Award This was award was established in memory of Danielle S. Jones, former assistant dean of students. Any member of a recognized student organization... This was award was established in memory of Danielle S. Jones, former... Deadline: 05/04/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline05/04/2020
Full tuition, up to $1,200 for books & cash stipend	Army ROTC Scholarship Army ROTC at UW Oshkosh offers two, three, and four-year scholarships to qualified students who are motivated to become officers in the United... Army ROTC at UW Oshkosh offers two, three, and four-year scholarships to... Deadline: 07/01/2020 Award: Full tuition, up to $1,200 for books & cash stipend	Deadline07/01/2020
$2,250	Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to the high school senior who has the highest grade-point average in their Wisconsin high... The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to the high... Deadline: 07/01/2020 Award: $2,250	Deadline07/01/2020
$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
$700	Clifford W. and William C. Sanders Memorial Award This award is given to a student majoring in German at the Oshkosh campus. First preference is given to an outstanding senior who is poised for a... This award is given to a student majoring in German at the Oshkosh... Deadline: Ended Award: $700	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
$100	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: $100	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

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