Scholarships
Gain recognition for all your hard work and cut the cost of your college education. Whether you are an incoming, current or transferring student, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarship award decisions are based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and other considerations. Some scholarships require verification of financial need, therefore, all scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
UW Wausau Campus Foundation scholarships
By submitting the general UWSP at Wausau scholarship application, admitted students are considered for over $200,000 in scholarships given each year by the UW Wausau Campus Foundation to UW-Stevens Point at Wausau students. The deadline for 2021-2022 scholarships has now passed. The application for 2022-2023 scholarships will open early in fall 2021, with a priority consideration date of December 15, 2021 and final deadline of March 1, 2022.
Who should apply for UW Wausau Campus Foundation scholarships?
All current and prospective degree-seeking UWSP at Wausau students (including current high school seniors) are strongly encouraged to apply.
What scholarships are available?
Filling out the single scholarship application guarantees you consideration for all scholarship for which you are eligible. Our scholarship list contains a listing of all scholarships, along with specific descriptions and eligibility information for each scholarship.
Some scholarships require additional steps:
Shannon Marie & Louis Porter Smith Foundation Scholarship
The Shannon Marie & Louis Porter Smith Foundation will award one scholarship, annually, for the fall semester, in the amount of $250. Applicants must have attended UW-Stevens Point at Wausau (or UW-Marathon County) and be currently accepted into a University of Wisconsin School of Nursing. More information can be found here.
STEAM Scholarships
The UW Wausau Campus Foundation awards several STEAM Scholarships of $2,500 annually to eligible UW-Stevens Point at Wausau students. The UWSP at Wausau Scholarships & Awards Committee considers applicants based on merit, need, and intent to pursue a qualifying degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art (and Design), or Math. The deadline for 2021 applications has passed, but see the Call for Submissions for application instructions to learn more about the scholarships and to prepare for the 2022-2023 application period.
Music Scholarship Auditions
All incoming students interested in pursuing a degree in music are encouraged to audition for a UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Music Scholarship. Non-music majors who intend to play or sing in campus ensembles are also encouraged to audition for a scholarship. More details here: Music Auditions
Newberry Creativity Award
The John S. Newberry, Jr. Award for Creativity recognizes the creative contributions of students in the fields of film, computer programming, games, musical compositions, songs, poems, creative essays, fiction, dance, printmaking, painting, sculpture, design, dramatic recitation, ceramics, performance, independent experimental research projects and other areas. Apply here: Newberry Award
