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.
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The number of scholarships and amounts listed below may vary based on available funding.
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Some awards may change reflecting current trends in interest rates.
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The scholarship process is competitive. Meeting minimum citeria alone does not guarantee receipt of an award. Scholarship recipients typically meet and exceed minimum criteria for eligibility.
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If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at (715) 346-2441 or admiss@uwsp.edu
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Priority consideration is given to admitted students who submit the scholarship form
( http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/Documents/UWSP_Scholarship%20Application%20201610.pdf
) by January 15 of 2016.
Scholarship Name
UWSP First-Year Merit
Scholarship
Student Government
Association/US Bank
Academic Scholarship
Student Government
Association/US Bank
Inclusive Excellence
Scholarship
Leroy “Larry” Bishop
Memorial Scholarship
David A. Brandt Memorial
Scholarship
Jerome and Barbara
Bushman Scholarship
Potentially
Renewable
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
$ Per Award Minimum Criteria for Eligibility
Amount Varies
$1,000-$2,000
$1,000
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Top 25% of high school class OR GPA of 3.00 or higher OR ACT of 22 or higher
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Community Involvement and Leadership
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ACT of 25 or higher with GPA of 3.25 or higher, OR
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ACT of 25 or higher with top 25% of high school class
$1,000 
Preference given to applicants with ACT of 23 or higher, with GPA of 3.25 or higher OR class
$800 ranking in top 25%
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Demonstration of commitment to support individuals from diverse backgrounds
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Leadership Potential
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Community and/or high school service activities
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Top 1/3 of high school class
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GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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Evidence of student activity involvement
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Demonstrates leadership qualities
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Potentially renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained
Amount Varies 
Antigo High School graduate
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Must demonstrate potential for success in college
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Demonstrates leadership qualities
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Evidence of student activity involvement
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In need of financial assistance (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
$2,000 
Wittenberg-Birnamwood high school graduate
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Top 15% of high school class OR GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) OR ACT of 24 or higher
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Potentially renewable for eight (8) consecutive semesters if 3.0 GPA is maintained

Scholarship Name
Leah Brueckner Memorial
Scholarship
Marion Brazeau Fey
Scholarship
Chancellor’s Choice
Scholarship
Karen Engelhard Alumni
Scholarship
Golden Sands Ruffed
Grouse Society
Scholarship
Gordon M. Haferbecker
Scholarship
Helen Godfrey Scholarship
Carol Krohn Scholarship
Melvin R. Laird Youth
Leadership Award
Arthur W. Mueller, Jr.
Freshman CNR
Scholarship
Neale Alumni Honors
Freshman Scholarship
Potentially
Renewable
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
$ Per Award Minimum Criteria for Eligibility
Amount Varies
$100 - $500
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GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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Well-rounded high school career
$500 
Displays ability to succeed
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Involvement in community and high school service activities
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Wisconsin resident
Amount Varies
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Top 10% of high school class
$1,500
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GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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ACT of 25 or higher
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Major in education
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Wisconsin resident
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Potentially renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained and recipient is accepted into
$500 the School of Education when eligible
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Top 15% of high school class OR GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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High school within 35 miles of Stevens Point (Portage County residents given preference)
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Major in Resource Management, Wildlife Ecology, Fisheries & Water Resources,
Soil & Waste Resources or Forestry. Conservation Biology minors may also apply
Amount Varies 
Antigo High School graduate
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GPA of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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Demonstrated leadership and community service
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A special additional form will be sent to eligible applicants for this award
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Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
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If no qualified enrolling freshman can be found, continuing students who meet the eligibility criteria
$1,000
Amount Varies
$1,000-$4,000
$2000 may apply. A student may receive the scholarship more than one time
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Major within the College of Natural Resources
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Royall High School graduate
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Minimum GPA of 2.0 and ineligible for other major scholarships
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Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
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Top 5% of high school class
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Displays leadership qualities
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Must be from former U.S. Representative Melvin R. Laird’s congressional district (7 th )
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If no candidate is available from the 7 th Congressional District, the recipient’s home town shall be in the state of Wisconsin
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Potentially renewable for a second year if 3.0 GPA is maintained, documentation of continued
$1,000
$1,500 community/university involvement/leadership, and full-time (at least 12 credits) student status
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Top 15% of high school class
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Major in the College of Natural Resources
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Displays leadership qualities
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Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
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Top 10% of high school class
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GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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ACT of 25 or higher
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Rigor of high school courses taken
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Leadership, special skills and community service

Scholarship Name
Ruth O. Petersen
Scholarship
Poulter-Knipp
Freshman Scholarship
Scott Schultz Memorial
Scholarship
Kathrin M. “Kitty” Saunders
Sebold Scholarship
Sentry Insurance
Academic Leadership
Award
Sentry Insurance Student
Leadership Scholarship
Award
Elda Bark Walker
Scholarship
Dr. F.A. and Grace
Windross Hubbard
Scholarship
Vibrant Communities
Scholarship
Van Dreser Bay Education
Scholarship
Potentially
Renewable
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
$ Per Award Minimum Criteria for Eligibility
$500 - $2000 
Top 20% high school class
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GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
$500
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ACT of 25 or higher
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High school graduates from Green Lake County; preference given to Princeton High School
$1,000
$1,500
$2,500
$2500
$1,000
$1,000 graduates
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If there are no eligible students from Green Lake County, high school graduates from
Wisconsin counties of Marquette, Waushara, or Adams will be considered
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GPA of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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In need of financial assistance (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
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Top 20% of high school class
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Community and high school involvement and leadership
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Preference given to graduate of Wisconsin Rapids Assumption or Medford high schools; one award per school per year
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Academic merit and leadership ability – preference given to valedictorian(s) or other high achieving students
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Demonstrated potential for leadership in chosen field of study
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Active participation in school activities
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Top 1/3 of high school class OR GPA of 3.00 or higher
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Involved in extra-curricular and community activities
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Potentially renewable if 3.25 GPA is maintained
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Top 15% of high school class
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Involvement in extracurricular and community activities displaying leadership potential
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Student must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Computer
Information Systems, Accounting, Actuarial Math, or Web & Digital Media Development
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Potentially renewable if 3.25 GPA is maintained and candidate remains in prescribed major
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Top 10% of high school class
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GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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ACT of 25 or higher
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High academic achievement, leadership, and service potential
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Potentially renewable if full-time status (minimum of 12 credits per semester) and 3.3 GPA is maintained
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Potential to succeed at UWSP
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Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA submission required: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
$500
$500
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Incoming transfer student from any 2-year or 4-year campus within Wisconsin
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Majoring in Art & Design, Music, Theatre & Dance, Arts Management or Media Studies
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Achieving a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in current academic program
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Financial need may be considered
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Incoming freshman at UWSP
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Mosinee High School graduate
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Teaching intent
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