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
$1,750	Dixalene Bahleda Nurse Care Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Dixalene Bahleda, former dean of the UW Oshkosh College of Nursing. Applicant must be a Junior I nursing... This scholarship was established by Dr. Dixalene Bahleda, former dean of... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,750	Ended
$1,100	Dixalene C. Bahleda Leadership Award This scholarship was established through a bequest by Dr. Dixalene C. Bahleda, former dean of the UW Oshkosh College of Nursing. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established through a bequest by Dr. Dixalene C.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,100	Ended
$600	Don P. Burdick Memorial Scholarship The Don P. Burdick Scholarship was established in 2014 by Don’s friends, family, colleagues and former students. Don was a passionate theatre... The Don P. Burdick Scholarship was established in 2014 by Don’s friends,... Deadline: Ended Award: $600	Ended
$1,000	Doris Robbins Pletner Bloye Scholarship This scholarship was established by Doris R. Bloye in appreciation for the exceptional nursing care she received while a resident at Evergreen... This scholarship was established by Doris R. Bloye in appreciation for... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,200	Ended
$1,000	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: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$350	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: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$1,000	Dr. Charles (Charlie) Goff Education and Political Science Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles (Charlie) Goff, former faculty member in the political science department. Applicant must... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles (Charlie)... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Dr. Craig Fiedler 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: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds, a member of the UW Oshkosh accounting faculty from 1971 to 1982. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dwight M. Edmonds, a... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$300	Dr. Harold Thorpe Award for Outstanding Senior in Special Education This award is named in honor of Dr. Harold Thorpe, who was chair of the special education department from 1985 to 1987. This award recognizes an... This award is named in honor of Dr. Harold Thorpe, who was chair of the... Deadline: Ended Award: $300	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $750	Ended
$500	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: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$2,150	Dr. Madhu N. Mahadeva Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Madhu N. Mahadeva, professor of biology at UW Oshkosh from 1968 to 1991. The scholarship is... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Madhu N. Mahadeva,... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,150	Ended
$2,000	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: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$2,000	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: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$1,000	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: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$250	Dr. Sherman Randerson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Sherman Randerson, professor at UW Oshkosh from 1966 to 1987. Applicant must be a full-time... This scholarship was established in memory of Sherman Randerson,... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$100	Edith Hollister Award The Edith Hollister Award was established in 1991 to provide support for students who participate in the Theatre Department and Theatre... The Edith Hollister Award was established in 1991 to provide support for... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$125	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: Ended Award: $125	Ended
$2,500	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: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$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. Applicant must be a... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Edward L. Schwartz,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,250	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,250	Ended
$1,700	Elinor V. Metzen Mathe Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Elinor V. Metzen Mathe ‘41. Undergraduate applicants must have met Gateway I requirements and be... This scholarship was established in memory of Elinor V. Metzen Mathe... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,700	Ended
$2,000	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 admitted, or have... This scholarship was established by Elizabeth Bymers Regan, who taught... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$800	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: Ended Award: $800	Ended
$2,250	Elmer Leach Foundation Undergraduate Student Award Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the traditional nursing program. Preference will be given to Sophomore students.... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,250	Ended
$3,000	Engineering Technology Continuing Student Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be a declared engineering technology major at the time... Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at UW... Deadline: Ended Award: $3,000	Ended
$100	Environmental Studies Academic Excellence Award This award is given to the graduating senior with the highest GPA in the Environmental Studies program. No application is required for this award.... This award is given to the graduating senior with the highest GPA in the... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$100	Environmental Studies Leadership Award This award is given to the Environmental Studies major who has shown exceptional leadership in various environmentally-related activities as well... This award is given to the Environmental Studies major who has shown... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$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 student who meets one of the... This scholarship was established by Eugene ’59 and Nancy ’63, ’90... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$500	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: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$500	Fox Valley Radio Broadcasters Association Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Fox Valley Area Broadcasters Association in 1995. Applicant must have at least sophomore standing, be... This scholarship was established by the Fox Valley Area Broadcasters... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$350	Frank W. Radford Memorial Scholarship Applicant must be a graduate of a Winnebago County, Wisconsin high school. Applicant must achieve at least sophomore standing by the fall semester... Applicant must be a graduate of a Winnebago County, Wisconsin high... Deadline: Ended Award: $350	Ended
$250	Frederick R. and Bertha C. Clow Memorial Scholarship This award, named in honor of Frederick and Bertha Clow, is given to undergraduates based on research projects in the social sciences. No... This award, named in honor of Frederick and Bertha Clow, is given to... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$500	Geography Faculty Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2012 by John A. Cross, Professor of Geography. This award is given to the top student with a major in geography... This scholarship was established in 2012 by John A. Cross, Professor of... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$1,700	George R. Soika Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time psychology major with two to four semesters remaining at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must have a minimum grade-point... Applicant must be a full-time psychology major with two to four... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,700	Ended
$500	Gertrude Haemig Bowman Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Gertrude Haemig Bowman, a former nurse, nursing instructor and committed volunteer. Applicant must be... This scholarship was established in memory of Gertrude Haemig Bowman, a... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$700	Gladys M. Stern Scholarship in Elementary Education This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61. Applicant must be a full- or part-time undergraduate student who will achieve at... This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys M. Stern ’61.... Deadline: Ended Award: $700	Ended
$1,150	Gladys W. Ihde Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys W. Ihde (pronounced “eed”), who graduated from Oshkosh Teacher’s College in 1930. Applicant... This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys W. Ihde (pronounced... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,150	Ended
$500	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: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$500	Grant Thornton Accounting Scholarship Applicant must be a full-time accounting major of at least junior standing. Applicant must be in good standing and be admitted, or have applied for... Applicant must be a full-time accounting major of at least junior... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$100	Greg Olsen Sociology Award This award is given to a sociology major who has demonstrated excellence in service to the department and community in the spirit of the late Greg... This award is given to a sociology major who has demonstrated excellence... Deadline: Ended Award: $100	Ended
$1,000	Guyette Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette. Applicant must be a full-time junior in good standing and be admitted, or... This scholarship was established by Thomas ’68 and Carol ’68 Guyette.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$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 with at... This scholarship was established in honor of Harry Ostendorf, former UW... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,750	Harvey C. McKenzie Math Award This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore based upon a calculus exam. For more information, please contact the math department at math@uwosh.edu. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore based upon a calculus exam.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,750	Ended
$4,000	Helen Shure Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established through a bequest from Helen (Van Wyk) Shure, a native of Appleton and a former registered nurse. Applicant must... This scholarship was established through a bequest from Helen (Van Wyk)... Deadline: Ended Award: $4,000	Ended
$475	Herbert C. and Mae Yagers Nursing Scholarship Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship through her estate in honor of her husband and herself. Applicant must be a full- or part-time... Mae (Theresa) Yagers established this scholarship through her estate in... Deadline: Ended Award: $475	Ended
$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-time nursing student in... This scholarship was established in honor of a truly caring,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended

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