Scholarships—Returning Students

Scholarship applications for returning students for the 2012/2013 academic year are now available. You can pick up an application from the Student Services office or download the application and recommendation letter (requires Adobe Acrobat). Only one application and recommendation letter is needed. You will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. 

Or Apply Online

The deadline for Current Student Scholarship Applications for the 2012/2013 academic year is March 2, 2012. Submit completed applications after January 1, 2012.

To receive a UW-WC scholarship, you MUST attend the UW-Washington County campus.  For each scholarship, half of the amount is awarded in fall and the remaining half awarded in the spring. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines must be met each semester of the award. 

All returning students who receive a scholarship are expected to attend a formal scholarship ceremony in September. Transferring students who receive scholarships should plan to attend  the Commencement ceremony in May. Parents are also welcome to attend. Both events recognize student achievement and allow donors, students and faculty to meet. 

All scholarships awards and amounts are subject to change, based on current funding.

American Association of University Women Scholarship (AAUW) 
$1,000 ($500 per semester)

• age 28 and older female ($500 per semester*)
• resident of Washington County
• pursuing post-secondary education, leading to a degree or certificate
• not eligible for most existing scholarships and subsidies
• limited in funds
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

Peter Ayer Memorial Scholarship 
$250

• vocal music major
• recipient selected by a Music Department faculty member

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brown Fine Arts Scholarship 
$1,000

• must be a continuing student
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• declared a major in Fine Arts

Judith Clark Memorial Scholarship 
$300

• female
• 22 years of age or older
• earned a minimum of 12 credits at UW-WC prior to the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• criteria include scholarship, courses taken, financial need
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

Kirk D. Currie Memorial Journalism Scholarship 
$100

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• recipient must have done outstanding work in journalism on campus publications
• recipient selected by the UW-WC Publications Board
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student

Howard H. Evans Memorial Scholarship 
$250

• preference given to previous or current student employees of UW-WC
• demonstrates financial need
• minimum GPA of 3.0
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

Farmington Scholarship 
$1,000

• must have attended Farmington Elementary School or be a current resident of town of Farmington
• must be a returning full-time UW-WC student
• First consideration to students with volunteer and community involvement
• Financial need and academic achievement also considered

First National Bank of Hartford
$500

• academic proficiency and clear focus on his/her chosen occupational field
• financial need
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student

Glacier Hills Credit Union
$500

• must be a member of Glacier Hills Credit Union or have a parent who is a member at the time of application
• selection criteria includes: financial need, community service and character
• minimum GPA of 3.0 (and maintain 3.0 for renewal)
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student

Hoberg Scholarship 
$1,500 ($750 per semester*)

• scheduled to complete at least 24 credits by the end of the semester in which application is made.
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• returning to UW-WC full-time
• selection criteria: academic achievement; participation in campus-related extra-curricular activities; service to community or work experience
  

Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Scholarships
(Full-time students: 3 awards @ $750 each)
(Part-time students: 1 award @ $500)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits at UW-WC 
  by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• returning to UW-WC for a second year
• selection criteria: academic achievement; participation in campus-related extracurricular activities; service to the community or work experience;
  financial need

Linda Lindquist New Beginnings Scholarship 
$500

Awarded to a new or returning UW-WC student

• must enroll in at least six credits per semester and maintain a 2.00 GPA for renewal
• preference given to applicants who are currently working on overcoming adversity, or have overcome adversity, in their personal or professional lives
• requires a statement from the applicant (or from Student Services) explaining the circumstances of how the applicant is overcoming adversity or has overcome adversity in their life
• first priority given to applicants over the age of 23

Matthew J. Martin Memorial Scholarship 
$1,000

• must have completed 30 or more credits in the UW System by the end of the current spring semester in which application is made
• demonstrate financial need
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• pursuing post-secondary education leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in the UW System

Musical Masquers, Inc. Scholarship 
$1,000  ($500 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the spring semester in which nomination is made
• participation in at least one theater course at UW-WC
• recipient is selected by the Director of the Theatre
  

Non-Trads on Campus Scholarship 
$300

• must be a returning UW-WC student
• must be 22 years of age or older
• preference given to those in financial need

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 

Full-time student -  amount to be announced
Part time student - amount to be announced

• part-time students must have completed 12 credits prior to the current spring semester
• full-time students must have completed 15 credits prior to the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and active member of PTK
• selection criteria: academic achievement is the primary selective criterion; financial need and participation in extra-curricular activities will be considered as secondary criteria

Madalyn Rodney Memorial Scholarship 
$500 

Students do not apply for this award; the recipient is selected by faculty members of the music department.

• may be awarded to a student returning to UW-WC for sophomore year or transferring
• seriousness of purpose
• progress made toward musicianship while at UW-WC
• dependability
  

Rolfs Foundation Scholarships 
Two $2,000 awards ($1,000 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the current spring semester
• financial need
• good academic standing
• work experience
• participation in one or more extra-curricular activities
  

Wallace & Marion Scheunemann Scholarship 
$2,000 ($1,000 per semester*)

• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits at UW-WC by the end of the semester in which application is made
• intending to major in a science discipline
• selection criteria (in ranked order): academic ability, community service or work record, financial need
  

Science and Math Club Scholarship 
Amount TBA

• declared major in the Science or Math discipline
• academic and scholastic achievement
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• participation in campus related co-curricular activities
• service in the community or work experience
• financial need

Wayland & Darlene Tessar Scholarship 
$500

• earned a minimum of 15 credits at UW-WC prior to the current spring semester
• pursuing a career in Business Administration
• financial need
• ties to or resides in Kewaskum community

The Thomas Family Scholarship 
$500

• earned a minimum of 15 credits at UW-WC prior to the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• selection criteria: demonstrated leadership, good character, participation in extra-curricular activities, financial need
  

Washington County Campus Foundation Scholarships 
Three $1,500 awards ($750 per semester)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits at UW-WC by the end of the semester in which application is made.
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• returning to UW-WC as a full-time student for a second year
• selection criteria: academic achievement, participation in campus-related extra-curricular activities, service to community, or work experience

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Scholarships 
Three $1,000 awards ($500 per semester*)

• Scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits at UW-WC by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• returning to UW-WC as a full-time student (12 or more credits)
• declared major in Business, Economics or Finance
• selection criteria includes: academic achievement, campus related extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience
• West Bend associates as well as associates' children and spouses will be given strong consideration

West Bend Noon Rotary Scholarship 
$2,000  ($1,000 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Ziegler Company Scholarships

Full tuition for year (Two awards)

• Awarded to Freshman Ziegler Company recipients who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and maintain full time status at UW-WC