Michael D. Wachtel Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be an incoming freshman admitted to the Oshkosh campus for Summer 2025 or Fall 2025. Applicant must file the FAFSA; the award will not exceed the applicant’s financial need. Applicant must have a superior record in high school. However, the recipient need not be the highest-achieving student academically, but shall be hardworking and motivated. Recipient must enroll full-time to receive the award payment. The award is renewable for a total of four years granted the recipient makes reasonable progress toward completing their degree, is actively engaged in community or university service, and funding is available.

Donor
Margaret H. Wachtel
Award
Up to in-state tuition, fees, and books ($800 book allowance)
Scopes
Admissions, Incoming Freshman Award, Oshkosh Campus
Deadline
02/07/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please confirm that you have filed the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.
  2. Please submit a statement regarding your potential difficulty in attending UWO without financial assistance.
  3. Please submit a statement describing your educational and career goals.
  4. Please provide the name and email of an individual (non-relative) who has agreed to serve as a reference to support your application. Your reference must comment on your character and work ethic.