New First-Year Student Scholarship List

In addition to the scholarships listed below, departmental scholarships may be available. Students are encouraged to contact the department of their intended major to explore scholarship possibilities in their area of study.

These first-year student scholarships are administered by the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 715-346-4771 or UWSP.Scholarship@uwsp.edu.

  • The number of scholarships and amounts listed below may vary based on available funding.
  • The scholarship process is competitive. Meeting minimum criteria alone does not guarantee receipt of an award. Scholarship recipients typically meet and exceed the minimum criteria for eligibility.

Priority consideration is given to admitted students who submit the scholarship application by November 15th, 2022. Scholarship applications are accepted and considered based on available funding after November 15th. 

Scholarship Name a​nd Criteria Renewable $ Per Award
Albertson Family First-Year Scholarship
  • First Year student of high quality
  • Eligibility criteria determined by Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
 No $1,000
Bob and Mary Berard Gateway to Discovery Scholarship Endowment
  • Must be a first-year, first-generation student
  • Scholarship may be renewed for a second year if student maintains good academic standing (at least 12 cr/semester, continuous enrollment, 2.0 cumulative GPA)
 Yes $2,000
Leroy "Larry" Bishop Memorial Scholarship​
  • Top 1/3 of high school class
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Evidence of student activity involvement
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities
  • Potentially renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained
 Yes $800
​Leah Brueckner Memorial Scholarship
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Well-rounded high school career
 No Amount Varies ($100-$500)
Jerome and Barbara Bushman Scholarship
  • Wittenberg-Birnamwood high school graduate
  • Top 15% of high school class OR GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) OR ACT of 24 or higher
  • Potentially renewable for eight (8) consecutive semesters if 3.0 GPA is maintained (verified at end of fall semester and again at end of spring semester)
 Yes $2,000
Chancellor's Choice Scholarship
  • Top 10% of high school class
  • GPA higher than 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • ACT higher than 25
 No Amount Varies
CNR Freshman Scholarship
  • Major in CNR department
 No $1,000
Delta Dental Scholarship
  • Major in Business Management, Accounting, or Math.
 Yes $1,000
Karen Engelhard Alumni Scholarship
  • Major in education
  • Wisconsin resident
  • Potentially renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained and recipient is accepted into the School of Education (SOE) when eligible
  • Continued eligibility is monitored by the SOE.
 Yes $1,500
Marion Brazeau Fey Scholarship
  • Displays ability to succeed
  • Involvement in community and high school service activities
  • Wisconsin resident
 No $500
First-Year COFAC Scholarship Endowment
  • Major in COFAC department
 No $250
First-Year COLS Scholarship Endowment
  • Major in COLS department
 No $500
First-Year CPS Scholarship Endowment
  • Major in CPS Department
 No $250
Helen Godfrey Scholarship
  • Major within the College of Natural Resources
 No
 $1,000
Gordon M. Haferbecker Scholarship
  • Antigo high school graduate
  • Financial need
  • GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership and community service
  • A special additional form will be sent to eligible applicant for this award
  • Preference for incoming freshman but continuing students may apply and a student may receive the scholarship more than one time
 No Amount Varies, $1,000 in 2021-22
Dr. F.A. and Grace Windross Hubbard Scholarship No $1,000
Carol Krohn Scholarship
  • Graduate of Royall High School, Elroy, Wisconsin
  • GPA minimum of 2.0
  • Ineligible for other major scholarship awards
  • Demonstrated significant financial need
 No $4,000
Melvin R. Laird Youth Leadership Award
  • Top 5% of high school class
  • Displays leadership qualities
  • Must be from former U.S. Representative Melvin R. Laird's congressional district (7th), if no candidate available, can select from other home county within Wisconsin
  • Potentially renewable for a 2nd year if 3.0 GPA is maintained verified at end of fall semester and again at end of spring term
  • Community/university leadership/involvement
  • Need letter confirming leadership activities by April of 1st year
  • Full time student (12 or more credits per semester)
 Yes $2,000
Arthur W. Mueller, Jr. Freshman CNR Scholarship
  • Top 15% of high school class
  • Major in the College of Natural Resources
  • Displays leadership qualities
  • Financial need
 No $1,000
Neale Alumni Honors Freshman Scholarship
  • Top 10% of high school class
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • ACT of 25 or higher
  • Rigor of high school courses taken
  • Leadership, participation in high school activities
  • Special skills and/or contributions they could bring to UWSP
  • Potentially eligible to apply for Robert & Ventura Neale Continuing Scholarship in sophomore year
 No $1,500
David J. Pawelski
  • Incoming first-year UWSP student from SPASH
  • Based on financial need
  • Must enroll full time and maintain 2.5 GPA
 Yes $1,000
Peterson Family Communication Scholarship
  • First-year student, Communication Major
  • Preference given to first-generation college student
 No $1,000
Ruth O. Petersen Scholarship
  • Top 20% high school class
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • ACT of 25 or higher
 No $1,000
Poulter-Knipp Freshman Scholarship
  • Preference given to Princeton High School graduate
  • High school graduate from Green Lake County, Wisconsin
  • High school graduate from Wisconsin counties of Marquette, Waushara, Adams if no qualified recipient from Green Lake
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher
 No $500
Jaclyn Przybylski Scholarship
  • Awarded by Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
  • One student from SPASH awarded
 No $750
​Phil Sander Memorial Freshman Conservation Scholarship
  • High school seniors from one of the following southeastern Wisconsin counties (in order of preference): Kenosha County; Racine County; Walworth County; Waukesha County; Jefferson County; Milwaukee County (see selection criteria below).
  • Accepted and enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Natural Resources at UWSP.
  • Intent to pursue a degree in wildlife or another wildlife-related degree offered by UWSP.
  • Academic achievement as indicated by ACT score, class rank and cumulative GPA.
  • Related extracurricular involvement (i.e., research, student organizations, community service, etc.)
  • Financial need

 ​No
 ​Amount varies - $900 - $1,000
Scott Schultz Memorial Scholarship
  • Top 20% of high school class
  • Demonstrated community and high school involvement and leadership
  • If renewable, must maintain at least 3.0 GPA
 Yes $1,000
Kathrin M. "Kitty" Saunders Sebold Scholarship
  • Preference given to graduate of Wisconsin Rapids Assumption High School or Medford High School (1 from each school)
  • Academic merit and leadership ability (preference to valedictorian)
  • Active participation in school activities
  • Student must consent to press release about them
  • Financial need NOT considered
  • If no qualified applicant, no award to be made
 No $1,500
Sentry Academic Leadership Scholarship
  • Top 1/3 of high school class OR GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Involved in extra-curricular and community activities
  • Potentially renewable if 3.25 GPA is maintained
 Yes $2,500
Sentry Employee Dependent Scholarship
  • Separate application obtained by employee from Sentry Insurance
  • Student must be dependent of Sentry Insurance employee
  • Top 50% of high school class or Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or ACT of at least 23
  • Involvement and leadership in high school and community acts
  • For renewability, must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment (except for final semester)
 Yes $2,500
Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship
  • Top 15% of high school class
  • Involvement in extracurricular and community activities displaying leadership potential
  • Student must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Actuarial Math, or Web & Digital Media Development
  • Potentially renewable if 3.25 GPA is maintained and candidate remains in prescribed major
 Yes $2,500
SGA/US Bank Inclusive Excellene Scholarship
  • Determined by Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
 No $1,000
SGA/US Bank Merit Scholarship
  • Determined by Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
 No $1,000
Van Dreser Bay Education Scholarship
  • Incoming first-year student at UWSP
  • Mosinee High School graduate
  • Teaching intent (Education Major)
 No $500
Elda Bark Walker Scholarship
  • Top 10% of high school class
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • ACT of 25 or higher
  • High academic achievement, leadership, and service potential
  • Potentially renewable if full-time status (minimum of 12 credits per semester) and 3.3 GPA is maintained
 Yes $1,000
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