Scholarships—Transferring Students

Scholarship Eligibility

To determine which scholarships you are eligible for, complete the online questionnaire. (The information from the questionnaire will be saved and can be used for your scholarship online application.)

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 is awarded in the spring. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines must be met each semester of the award. 

Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications for transferring UW-WC students for the 2013/14 academic are now available online. Only one application is needed and you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, February 15, 2013.  

Need Help? Attend a Scholarship Workshop - Room 213

The Washington County Campus Foundation is hosting several scholarship workshops. You will spend an hour - determining which scholarships you are eligible for and completing an application. All workshops are held in Room 213 Computer lab. Reservations are required as space is limited. This could be the most worthwhile hour you can spend this year! To sign up for a workshop, simply click on the link below to reserve your spot:

Tues., Jan 22 from 5pm-6pm:  http://new.evite.com/l/43AQJAFW2L
Wed., Jan 23 from 12pm-1pm:  http://new.evite.com/l/I7QSU3EUUI
Tues., Feb 5 from 12pm-1pm: http://new.evite.com/l/36JXW2LMAA
Wed., Feb 6 from 5pm-6pm: http://new.evite.com/l/L4ZFTZ55BP

Scholarship Ceremony

All transferring students who receive a scholarship are expected to attend the spring Commencement Ceremony on May 23, 2013. Parents are also welcome to attend.  

List of Scholarships for Transferring UW-WC Students

All scholarships awards and amounts are subject to change, based on current funding. *For scholarships marked with an asterisk, the award amount is distributed evenly over two or more semesters as noted. For example, the AAUW $750 scholarship recipient would receive $375 in the fall semester and $375 in the spring semester, while the Brown $4,000 scholarship recipient would receive $1,000 each semester for four semesters. It is important to note that eligibility requirements and application guidelines must be met each semester of the award. 

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

• age 28 and older female
• resident of Washington County
• pursuing post-secondary education, leading to a degree or certificate
• must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• not eligible for most existing scholarships and subsidies
• limited in funds
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

BMO Harris Bank Scholarship
$1,250 ($625 per semester*)

• must be enrolled in any of the four collaborative bachelor’s degree programs i.e., Organizational Administration, Information Resources, Communications, Nursing
• scheduled to complete all courses and a minimum of 56 credits at UW-WC, so  admission to Junior-level program is met by the end of the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• selection criteria: academic achievement, financial need and participation in one or more of: 
  a. extra-curricular activities
  b. service to the community
  c. work experience

Paul Bales Memorial Scholarship
$500

• earned a minimum of 45 credits at UW-WC prior to the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• preference given to those majoring in dairy science, agriculture, or related field (in that order) at a 4-year institution
• selection criteria: scholarship; financial need; preference will be given to a student who plans to attend UW-Madison

Thomas J. Brigham Scholar Athlete Award
$500

Recipient is selected by UW-WC Athletic Board.

• earned a minimum of 36 credits at UW-WC prior to the spring semester in which
  application is made
• minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• participation in UW-WC’s intercollegiate Athletic program
• transferring to a 4-year college or university for the next academic year
• selection criteria: academic achievement; involvement in athletics; participation in
  other campus-related extra-curricular activities

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Brown Scholarship
$1,200 ($600 per semester*)

• recipient will be transferring as a junior
• pursuing a major in either the humanities or the fine arts
• requires a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA and verification of full-time (12 + credits) status from transferring institution
  

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
• selection criteria include scholarship, courses taken, financial need
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

Curtis A. & Adele S. Collins Scholarships
Four awards of $2,500 - Junior Scholarships
Four awards of $5,000 - Senior Scholarships

• enrolled in UW-Milwaukee collaborative nursing degree program
• selection criteria includes: courses taken, financial need, academic and scholastic achievement (3.0 GPA required)

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 is selected by the UW-WC Publications Board
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student

Lindo and Anna Diamanti Memorial Scholarship 
$1,000 ($500 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 50 credits at UW-WC by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• intending to major in a natural science, mathematics or engineering
• selection criteria (in ranked order): scholarship; work ethic; financial need;
  participation in extra-curricular and/or community activities
  

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
  

First National Bank of Hartford
$500

• academic proficiency and clear focus on his/her chosen occupational field
• must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• 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

Joseph F. Huber Honors Scholarship 
(2) - $250 awards

• awarded to highest achieving student in an honors course at the end of each semester
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student

Kathleen and David C. Loomans Education Scholarship
$1,000  ($500 per semester*)

• UW-WC student, with a minimum of 50 credits earned by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• selection criteria includes: academic achievement, financial need, participation in extra-curricular UW-WC activities, community service and work experience
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited state college or university as an Education Major

Phyllis R. Malzahn Scholarship 
$8,000  ($2,000 per semester*)

• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• good academic standing
• planning to pursue a degree in education, preference given to special education majors, particularly at the elementary level
• selection criteria: academic achievement; participation in teacher education field experiences at UW-WC; financial need
  

Marquette University Dean's Scholarship
$6,000 ($1,500 per semester*)

Earlier Deadline - please check with Student Services!

• must be enrolled full-time
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• academic excellence
  

Kenneth G. Marsden Scholarships
Three $8,000 awards ($2,000 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 56 credits by the end of the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university for the purpose of receiving a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent selection criteria: need, character, scholarship
  

Mattek Scholarship for the Humanities
$300 award

• must have completed or be enrolled in the following courses at the time of selection: One Literature course (offered through UW-WC English Dept.) & One Philosophy or Religion course (offered through UW-WC Philosophy Dept.)
• must have submitted a creative non-fiction essay that illuminates how the humanities have influenced the way that the recipient views the universe (750 words or less)
• must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

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
• must maintain a 2.5 GPA
• participation in at least one theater course at UW-WC
• recipient is selected by the Director of the Theatre
• may be awarded to a returning or transferring student
  

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

Full-time -  to be announced
Part-time - to be announced

• part-time students must have completed 20 credits prior to the current spring semester
• full-time students must have completed 45 credits prior to the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• selection criteria: academic achievement is the primary selection criteria; financial need and participation in campus 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 returning or transferring student.

• must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA as a music major
• transferring to a 4-year institution as a music major
• progress made toward musicianship while at UW-WC
• seriousness of purpose
• dependability
• selection criteria: scholarship; progress made toward musicianship while at 
  UW-WC; seriousness of purpose; dependability
  

Dr. Sami Saad Memorial Scholarship

$600.00 award

• scheduled to complete courses and credits necessary for admission to a Junior-level program in major by the end of the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• transferring to UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point or UW-LaCrosse with major in Plant Sciences, Landscape Architecture or Microbiology

Norman A. Schowalter Scholarship
Two $5,500 awards ($1,375 per semester*)

• scheduled to complete courses and credits necessary for admission to a Junior-level program in major by the end of the current spring semester
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• selection criteria: academic achievement; participation in one or more of: extra-curricular activities; service to the community; work experience; financial need
  

Harry and Lucille Sheski Scholarship
$4,000  ($2,000 per semester*)

• scheduled to have earned a minimum of 50 credits at UW-WC by the end of the spring semester in which application is made
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited college or university
• intending to major in a natural science, education, allied health, journalism, criminal justice or business.
  

UW-Madison - Alumni Association Scholarship
$500 award

The recipient is selected by the Alumni Association

• must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• requires separate application
• check with Student Services for further information

UW-Oshkosh Scholarship
Two $500 awards

The recipient is selected by the UW-Washington County Dean.

• must have applied and been accepted as a transfer student at UW-Oshkosh
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
• selection criteria: academic excellence
  

UW-Washington County Friends & Alumni
Two $300 awards

• for UW-WC students with junior level status at the end of the current spring semester
• must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Criteria includes demonstration of academic excellence

West Bend Noon Rotary Scholarship
$1,500 ($750 per semester*)

• must be scheduled to have earned a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the current Spring Semester
• will complete an Associate of Arts & Science at UW-WC
• enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited four-year institution
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0