The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships (both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal. Graduate students can also follow this process, though most of the available scholarship funding is for undergraduates. See the graduate student funding page for more information.
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 at the start of each semester (September and January).
- 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 September and
January).
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).
In the portal, the Biological Sciences Department offers these scholarships and awards just for their students.
James J. Magnino, M.D. Scholarship
One scholarship is given to a junior or senior majoring in biological sciences or microbiology based on academic and scholarly achievements.
Award: Varies up to $1,000
Donor: The Estate of Dr. James J. Magnino, M.D.
View in PortalPeter J. Salamun Scholarship
Multiple awards and scholarships are given to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences (biology, microbiology) for academic and scholarly achievements related to the study of plant sciences.
Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall. E.G. applications accepted in January 2025 are for Fall 2025 scholarships.To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete the biology undergraduate scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18412
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: Charles P. Salamun and the late Lorraine Salamun
View in PortalPlant Sciences Scholarship
When funding is available, the Department of Biological Sciences periodically awards scholarships to students engaged in faculty-led research related to plant sciences. We do not anticipate any scholarship awards to be made at this time.
Award: Varies up to $1,500
Donor: Multiple Donors
View in PortalRaymond E. Hatcher Memorial Scholarship
The Raymond E. Hatcher Scholarship is given to juniors, seniors and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences (biology or microbiology) for academic and scholarly achievements in biological sciences.
Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall. E.G. applications accepted in January 2025 are for Fall 2025 scholarships.To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete these applications:
Undergraduates complete the biology undergraduate scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18412
Graduate students complete the biology graduate student scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18416
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: Friends and Family of Raymond E. Hatcher
View in PortalRobert Costello Botany Scholarship
Robert Costello Botany Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree in the biological sciences.
Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall. E.G. applications accepted in January 2025 are for Fall 2025 scholarships.To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete the biology undergraduate scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18412
Award: Varies up to $3,397
Donor: Paula J. Thompson
View in PortalRuth I. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Multiple scholarships are given to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences (biology or microbiology) for academic and scholarly achievements in biological sciences. Undergraduates must have completed the first year of foundational biology (BioSci 150 and 152) to be considered. Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall.
Award: Varies up to $5,000
Donor: Friends and Family of Dr. Ruth I. Walker
View in PortalChancellor's Graduate Student Award in Biological Sciences
Chancellor’s Award for graduate students in Biological Sciences as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.
Award: Varies
View in PortalClifford H. Mortimer Scholarship
Multiple awards and scholarships are given to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in biology or microbiology for academic and scholarly achievements related to research of water, particularly lakes and freshwater (limnology). Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall. E.G. applications accepted in January 2025 are for Fall 2025 scholarships.
To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete these applications:
Undergraduates complete the biology undergraduate scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18412
Graduate students complete the biology graduate student scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18416
Award: Varies up to $5,000
Donor: The late Clifford H. Mortimer
View in PortalGreater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny Scholarship
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny fund supports one STEM major in the College of Letters & Science with a $1,000 scholarship. Eligible students will hold sophomore, junior, or senior standing, will be in good academic standing, and will have demonstrated financial need. Second degree students who already hold a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.
Award: $1,000
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny Scholarship Fund
View in PortalHutto-Erdman Conservation Scholarship
When funds are available, a scholarship is given to a junior or senior majoring in Conservation and Environmental Science and enrolled full-time at UWM. Selection of the recipient is based on academic and scholarly achievements. Second degree students are not eligible.
The next time this scholarship will be offered is the 2026-27 school year.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. Students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application to be placed into the pool for consideration. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring 2025 are for Fall 2025; students graduating in May or August 2025 are not eligible.
Award: Varies up to $1,000
Donor: Aldo Leopold Conservation Club
View in PortalJames D. Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships are given to juniors, seniors and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences (biology, microbiology) for academic and scholarly achievements in biological sciences.
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: The late Margaret Anthony
View in PortalJoseph G. Baier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships are given to a biology or microbiology major with junior or senior standing or a graduate student in biology based on research activity and scholarly achievements. Preference is given to a student researching immunology or related field.
Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall. E.G. applications accepted in January 2025 are for Fall 2025 scholarships.
To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete these applications:
Undergraduates complete the biology undergraduate scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18412
Graduate students complete the biology graduate student scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18416
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: Dr. Joan Baier Peterson and family
View in PortalLouise Neitge Mather Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a biology graduate student with demonstrated academic merit. The recipient must be originally from Wisconsin and have documented financial need as shown on the FAFSA. Applications for this award are accepted during the Fall Semester. Winners will receive payment during the next academic year. To apply for this and all other biology scholarships, complete the biology graduate student scholarship application: https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/22036
Award: $2,500
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Louise Neitge Mather Fund
View in PortalShaw Doctoral Fellowship
This renewable fellowship is for a first-year doctoral student in a Shaw Scientist discipline – molecular biology, neurobiology, biochemistry or other similar discipline with a focus on medical and healthcare-related research. It is awarded to a first-generation student with demonstrated financial need and selected based on admissions application materials.
Award: $8,000
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation James and Dorothy Shaw Fund
View in PortalJames & Dorathea Levenson Ecology & Field Biology Fellowship
The James & Dorathea Levenson Ecology and Field Biology Fellowship is given to graduate students conducting field work at the UWM Field Station or Cedarburg Bog, typically for work done during the summer term. Preference will be given to students who are military veterans. Applications are typically accepted between February and April so that students may finalize their summer plans.
Award: Varies up to $7,500
Donor: James Levenson '76 and Dorathea Levenson
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