The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships (both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal.
How and when to apply:
- Log into the portal and your general application. This must be done a minimum of once per school year but we recommend doing this twice a year in November and February.
- In the portal, complete the Letters & Science scholarship application. Here is where you will upload a copy of your transcript (also recommended to be done in November and February).
Completing steps 1 and 2 will match you to most scholarships based on the information you enter. - You may see scholarships on your Panther Scholarship Portal dashboard that you can “Apply To.” These are scholarships which require additional information beyond steps 1 and 2. Complete any of these you wish to apply for.
The Panther Scholarship Portal can also be used to find non-UWM (private) scholarships that have registered with UWM. These may be scholarships sponsored by local or national organizations, fraternal clubs or other companies outside of UWM.
Students are responsible for reading and understanding UWM’s policies regarding scholarship applications. Please pay particular attention to the section on the use of AI (such as Chat GPT).
Dr. Robert Ritzenthaler Memorial Scholarship
Supports Anthropology graduate students in completing internships or collections-based research at museums or similar institutions relevant to Museum Studies.
Eligibility:
• Anthropology graduate students enrolled in, or who have recently completed, the Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program at UWM.
Required Application Materials:
• Concise statement (up to two paragraphs) describing the intended internship or research goals/methods
• Current UWM graduate transcript
• Current CV
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: The late Pat Ritzenthaler
View in PortalFrances A. Ross Anthropology Preliminary Dissertation Research Award
Supports preliminary dissertation research conducted within the U.S. by graduate Anthropology students.
Eligibility:
• UWM Anthropology graduate students, preferably pursuing a PhD • Proposed domestic (U.S.) research Obligations/Conditions:
• Submit a major external grant proposal (e.g., NSF, Wenner-Gren) by January 15 of the following year
• Failure to submit will make the recipient ineligible for future departmental fellowships (exceptions reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Required Application Materials:
• Current CV
• Research proposal (max 1,000 words), including bibliography/figures
• Faculty advisor recommendation (submitted through the Scholarship Portal)
Applications are typically accepted in March/April for travel in summer or fall.
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: The Estate of Frances A. Ross
View in PortalLeonard Family Anthropology Fellowship
Purpose: Supports preliminary research outside the United States for graduate (preferably PhD-track) Anthropology students.
Eligibility:
• UWM Anthropology graduate students, preferably pursuing a PhD • Proposed research outside the U.S. Obligations/Conditions:
• Submit a major external grant proposal (e.g., NSF, Wenner-Gren) by January 15 of the following year • Failure to submit will make recipient ineligible for future departmental fellowships (exceptions reviewed case-by-case)
Required Application Materials: • Current CV • Research proposal (max 1,000 words), including bibliography/figures • Faculty advisor recommendation (submitted through the Scholarship Portal)
Award: Varies up to $5,000
Donor: DA Leonard
View in PortalChancellor's Graduate Student Award in Anthropology
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Anthropology as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.
Award: Varies
View in PortalDr. Robert Ritzenthaler Memorial Research Internship in Anthropology
This scholarship opportunity is no longer being offered. Please apply to the standard Ritizenhalter Memorial Scholarship via this link: https://uwm.academicworks.com/admin/opportunities/23495
Questions? Please contact let-sci@uwm.edu.
Thank you.
Award: Varies up to $2000
Donor: The late Pat Ritzenthaler
View in PortalSol Tax Scholarship
Recognizes outstanding undergraduate Anthropology majors for academic merit. Eligibility:
• UWM undergraduate Anthropology majors
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated academic merit • Not open to second-degree students
• Not open to spring/summer graduates of the award year
Required Application Materials:
• Panther Scholarship Portal General Application
• College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application (No separate application required).
Award: Varies up to $1,500
Donor: Sol Tax Fund
View in PortalThomas W. Hester Scholarship
Supports undergraduate Anthropology majors who demonstrate strong academic achievement and financial need.
Eligibility:
• UWM undergraduate Anthropology majors
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Full-time enrollment • Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA)
• Not open to second-degree students
• Not open to spring/summer graduates of the award year
Required Application Materials:
• Panther Scholarship Portal General Application
• College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application (No additional application required)
Award: $2,000.00
Donor: Thomas W. Hester, '74
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