| Possible Scholarship Amount | Criteria for eligibility | Contact Information |
| American Association of University Women International Fellowships $18,000 | Awarded for full-time graduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Deadline to apply is December 1. Awarded: Annually | American Association of University Women Website http://www.aauw.org |
| American Association of University Women Selected Professions Fellowships $5,000-$12,000 | Awarded to women pursuing a master's degree in their final year of studying Computer/Information Sciences or Mathematics/Statistics. Also, women of color pursuing an underrepresented field such as a master's in Business Administration. Deadline to apply is early January. Awarded: Annually | American Association of University Women Website http://www.aauw.org |
| College
Achievement Awards $500- $1,000 |
POLANKI sponsors an annual college achievement awards competition for third and fourth year college or university students and graduate students who are of Polish descent or are studying Polish subjects. | Polanki Website http://www.polanki.org |
| Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship
Competition 1 - $2,000 award for UW Colleges' student 2 - $2,000 scholarships for students at UW System comprehensive and doctoral institutions |
To support and promote liberal arts education throughout the UW Colleges and System. Open to students enrolled in the UW System. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits by the end of the Spring 2005 semester with at least one semester remaining as a full time student before graduating. Requires at least a 3.4 gpa. Application is a 1,000 -1.250 essay (double-spaced and type-written) discussing the importance of the Liberal Arts in the 21st century. Title page should show the title of the essay, student name, major, student number, local address, e-mail address and telephone number. Essay must be electronically sent to opid@uwsa.edu. Letters from two UW College instructors and a current transcript are part of the application materials and must also be submitted to the email address mentioned above. Deadline to apply is the end of February. | University of Wisconsin System AdvisoryGroup on the Liberal Arts http://liberaleducation.uwsa.edu/scholarship/index.htm |
|
Fulbright Programs Amount varies |
The Fulbright program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the U.S. and over 140 countries. Many Fulbrighters are young professionals who will return to responsible positions in their home countries. | Institute of
International Education http://www.iie.org |
| Benjamin A.
Gilman International Scholarship Amount varies |
Awards for U.S.
undergraduate students who receive federal Pell Grants to participate in
worldwide study abroad programs. Awarded: Annually |
Institute of
International Education Website http://www.iie.org |
| John Gyles
Education Awards Scholarship Up to $3,000 |
Awarded to United States
or Canadian citizens. Students must be enrolled in postsecondary study and have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Deadline to apply is June1. There is an $8 charge to apply. Awarded: Annually |
John Gyles
Education Scholarship Website //...scholarship.com |
| The Institute
for Humane Studies Fellowships Up to $12,000 |
Awards scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students in the United States or abroad who are interested in the classical liberal tradition. Deadline to apply is December 31. Awarded: Annually | The Institute for Humane Studies Website http://www.theihs.org |
|
John D. Iversen Memorial Scholarship Amount varies |
Capable male student in need of assistance. Scholarship rotates among each
of the
four Colleges. Awarded: When funds are available |
College Development Officers COFAC, 346-3056 Mark Williams, CLS, 346-4211 Steve Menzel, CNR, 346-2032 Joan North, CPS, 346-2130 |
|
John Jury Involvement Scholarship $100 |
Recipient will be residence hall student who has gotten the most students
involved and who has been actively involved with community service.
Recipient is chosen through a nomination process Awarded: Spring **Additional John Jury Involvement Scholarship awards ($100 each) are given for Organization Officer of the Year, Community Service Leader of the Year, Student Employee of the Year and Programmer of the Year. There is no application process; recipients are selected by various award committees. |
Residential Living/Student Rights and Responsibilities Julie Zsido 601 Division 715-346-3511 |
| Mary Elizabeth Kellogg Memorial Scholarship Amount varies | Graduating high school student or graduate student who is an active member of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Deadline to apply is March. Awarded: Annually | St. John's
Office or South Wood County Community Foundation
715-423-3863
|
|
Roger Lewis Scholarship Fund 2-$400 amount varies |
Graduate of a Portage County, Wis., high school. Continuing full-time UWSP
student with at least one full semester remaining to degree completion.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Demonstrated significant voluntary
commitment to a humanitarian cause or activity in Portage Co. Single
parents, widows, orphans or students with financial need may be given
preference. Awarded: Fall |
Student Involvement and Employment Office Laura Ketchum-Ciftci 715-346-3201 |
| James Madison
Graduate Fellowship $24,000 maximum |
A select group of
individuals who are planning to teach American history, American government
or social studies at grades 7-12. Fellowships are intended for
graduate study leading to a master's degree at any accredited university in
the U.S. Required to attend a Summer Institute on the Constitution at
Georgetown University. Deadline to apply is March 1. Awarded: Annually |
James Madison
Memorial Fellowship Foundation Website email madison@act.org http://www.jamesmadison.com or call 1-800-525-6928 |
|
Mom and Dad Service Scholarships 5-$100 |
Active participation and involvement in a recognized student organization,
demonstrated leadership ability, service to the university and community and
demonstrated personal growth. Most outstanding undergraduate leader of the
year in five areas: student organization officer, programmer, residence
hall, student employee and community volunteer. Awarded: Spring |
No application process; recipients chosen by University Leaders Selection Committee. |
|
Robert E. Mosier Scholarship $450 |
Given
to a graduating senior who will be pursuing a career in Student Affairs Awarded: December |
Residential Living Julie Zsido 601 Division 715-346-3511 |
|
Raymond D. Nass Scholarship Amount Varies |
Applicants must be children of current full-time associates of Joern's Sunrise
Medical. May be completing their senior year of high school or current UWSP
students. Selection based upon past performance in school and community. Awarded: Spring |
Joern's
Sunrise Medical Jenny Yenter 5001 Joerns Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 715-341-3600 ext. 5346 |
| NSDAR Scholarships 18-Amount Varies |
Each scholarship
has individual requirements. Website:
http://members.dar.org/committees/scholarship/scholarships.htm to view all
available scholarships. Need a DAR Chapter Letter of reference to be eligible. Get letter of
reference from Judy Mason (715) 344-3709 or
bjmas@charter.net. Awarded: Varies |
NSDAR
Scholarships Send completed application to: Sally Napier NSDAR Scholarship National Chairman 2217 S Marlan Ave Springfield, MO 65804-3321 |
|
National Residence Hall Honorary Scholarship Amount varies |
Outstanding leader in residence hall. Application process. Awarded: Spring |
Residential Living Julie Zsido 601 Division 715-346-3511 |
|
Paul Palombo Memorial Scholarship Program fee or up to $50, more than one award per semester |
Pre-college students enrolled or planning to enroll in classes sponsored by the Conservatory for Creative Expression at UWSP. Financial need, enthusiasm for study n the arts, and commitment to their studies will be the main criteria. Awarded: Each semester |
UWSP
Continuing Education, College of Fine Arts and Communication Kim O'flaherty 324 CAC 715-346-2426 |
|
Phi Kappa Phi Sophomore Scholarships 1-$400 |
Sophomore students (30-59 credits completed), from any major with a GPA of
3.5 or better Applications available Nov. 1 Awarded: Spring |
Student Affairs Office Jackie Christianson 213 Old Main 715-346-2481 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships and Awards Amount varies | Scholarship and
awards include Graduate Fellowships, Scholar and Artist, Study Abroad, and
Literacy grants. Awarded: Annually |
Honor Society
of Phi Kappa Phi 800-804-9880 Website: http://www.phikappaphi.org |
| Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship | The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (WWNFF) is seeking well-motivated and excellent graduating seniors or recent graduates to apply for the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 gpa or higher and have an interest in becoming a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. State Department. Master�s degree programs in areas such as public policy, international affairs, public administration or academic fields like business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages. Deadline to apply is February 28. | The Woodrow
Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Sylvia Sheridan pickerinfaf@woodrow.org |
| Riverview Hospital Auxillary Hospital Employee Scholarship $1,500 distributed over two years | Currently employed by Riverview Hospital Association for at least six months or more and planning to pursue a hospital-related health care career. Deadline to apply is April 1. Awarded: Fall | Education Department Riverview Hospital Assn. 715-421-7500 |
| Roy Roberts (Basic American Foods) Scholarship Amount varies |
Available to students of employees of Basic American Foods. Awarded: August |
Basic American Foods Kathleen Schilling PO Box 68 Plover WI 54467 715-341-5960 |
| Lee Rogers Memorial Scholarship Amount varies | Membership of student, parent
or guardian in the Bull's Eye Credit Union is required.
Demonstrated academic and leadership abilities. Deadline to
apply is April 8.
Awarded: Fall |
Bull's Eye Credit Union (Any location) or www.becu.net |
| Rotary Club of
Stevens Point $1,000 |
First-year
students attending UWSP. Preference given to students who are active
in either Rotaract or InterAct Clubs. Other criteria considered
include financial need, community involvement, class rank and other
scholarships received. Awarded: Spring |
Henry St.
Maurice
715-346-2440
hstmauri@uwsp.edu or
Terri Taylor 715-346-4027 ttaylor@uwsp.edu |
| South Wood Company
Scholarships Amount varies |
Eligibility varies. Look at
specific scholarship to determine qualifications. There are over one hundred listed
at the website. Awarded: Varies |
South Wood
County Foundation
Shopko Website http://www.cfswc.org/page16853.cfm |
Shopko Scholarship
Program Up to $2,500 |
U.S. citizens who
are high school seniors or college enrolled full time undergraduate students
under the age of 24 and depend on a Shopko employee for more than 50% of
their living expenses. Awarded: Spring |
Shopko Store
or Shopko Website http:www.shopko.com (Community Giving)
|
|
Spud Bowl Scholarship (for incoming freshman) Amount & number vary |
Resident of UWSP service area (Adams, Columbia, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln,
Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara or Wood
County) from a farm/agribusiness background. Incoming freshman. Awarded: Fall |
Tawnya Schilt, Event Coordinator 1616 Wyatt Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-252-2485 http://forms.uwsp.edu/cnr/spudbowl/scholarship.htm |
| Spud Bowl Scholarship (for continuing student) Amount & number vary |
Resident of UWSP service area (Adams, Columbia, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln,
Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara or Wood
County) from a farm/agribusiness background. Awarded: Fall |
Tawnya Schilt, Event Coordinator 1616 Wyatt Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-252-2485 http://forms.uwsp.edu/cnr/spudbowl/scholarship.htm |
|
Bud Steiner Memorial Scholarship $1,265 |
Current member of Sigma Tau Gamma at UWSP, with sophomore, junior or senior
status and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GP. Criteria include scholarship,
leadership, character and involvement in service to school and community. Awarded: Fall |
UWSP Scholarship Coordinator Alumni Affairs Terri Taylor 208 Old Main 715-346-4027 |
|
Study Abroad Initiative Grant Scholarship $500-$2,000 |
Undergrad students accepted in a UWSP study abroad international program,
either semester-long or short-term, who demonstrate proven financial need
and serious academic commitment. Award: Prior to program's start |
International Programs 108 Collins Classroom Center 715-346-2717 |
|
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity/Kappa Lambda Mu Scholarship Amount varies |
Recipient must have been initiated into Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity or be
the son of daughter of an initiate of Epsilon-Nu Chapters of TKE at UWSP.
Grade point, recommendations, financial need, campus and community
involvement are considered. Awarded: Fall and Spring |
UWSP Scholarship Coordinator Alumni Affairs Terri Taylor 208 Old Main 715-346-4027 |
|
Tyler Joe Scholarship $500 per semester |
Student with a learning disability. Must be admitted to the Learning
Disabilities support program in the Disability Services Office or show proof
of a diagnosed learning disability. Awarded: Fall and Spring. Deadline for application and references to be submitted is posted. Scholarships |
UWSP Counseling Center Dr. Sharon Gahnz, Director 3rd Floor Delzell Hall 715-346-3553 |
| U.S. Department of
Homeland Security $1,000 month for 9 months, and full tution |
Students in homeland
security related science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines are
eligible.
Awarded: Varies. Deadline for application and references to be submitted is January 6, 2008. Scholarships |
DHS Homeland Security Scholarships DHS Homeland Security |
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