UWM’s accounting and taxation scholarships are administered through the J. Arthur Leer Accounting Fund of the UWM Foundation. The fund was established in 1983 to honor Emeritus Professor J. Arthur Leer, a leading figure in developing the accounting and taxation programs at the University.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an Accounting program through the Lubar College of Business
How to apply: Accounting students will complete one application through the Panther Scholarship Portal (the Lubar College of Business Accounting application) to be considered for all Accounting awards. The application opens November 1st and closes April 30th. Members of the accounting faculty will review applications and select recipients who will be awarded in mid-late June.
| Award | Requirements | Quantity | Value |
| Jeffrey R. Anderson ’79 Accounting Scholarship | Undergraduate, full-time, pursuing degree in Accounting, minimum cumulative GPA 3.2, renewable if eligibility is maintained, may be used for accounting study abroad course expenses including travel. | Two | $2,000 |
| Blinka Family Tax Education Scholarship | UG and grad students in good standing with preference for those enrolled or intending to enroll in a degree program specializing in tax, and secondarily in accounting. Renewable twice if the student remains eligible. | One | $2,000 |
| Ramzi Doany Memorial Scholarship | 3.0 or higher GPA, demonstrated financial need, demonstrated community involvement. | Two | $1,250 |
| Professor Richard C. John Accounting Scholarship | Undergraduate Student enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Accounting; minimum 3.0 GPA | One | $1,500 |
| Ronald & Vicki Krizek Scholarship in Accounting | Accounting major, excellence in Accounting, resident of Waukesha County, employed while enrolled. | One | $6,000 |
| Jerry Leer/In Memory of Roy H. Tellier Sr. Scholarship | Overall academic performance, performance in accounting courses, outside activities, the factor of need may be considered in the selection of recipients. Students must be full-time, undergraduates in accounting who have completed at least two accounting courses beyond intermediate accounting and have completed at least 30 credits at UWM. Undergraduate students enrolled in accounting who have completed at least 50% of the degree credits. | Varies | Varies |
| Thomas Perz Accounting Scholarship | Graduate student in good standing in the MS-A or MS-PA program, minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and minimum “B” in Intermediate Accounting. Preference for student working to provide financial support for own education. | One | $4,000 |
| Kirsten & John Schilling ’89 Accounting Integrity Scholarship | Lubar College of Business full-time junior or senior, accounting major, cumulative GPA 3.0, demonstrated community involvement as employee or volunteer, statement addressing the importance of personal integrity and principles of business ethics. | One | $5,000 |
| UWM Tax Alumni Scholarship | For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Accounting and not receiving tuition support from an employer. Preference for: students enrolled full-time at UWM, completed 56 credits at the time of the award, admitted into the accounting major at the time of the award, pursuing tax track. | Five | $3,000 |
| TEI Wisconsin Accounting Scholarship | Graduate student enrolled in the Lubar College of Business pursuing 5th year accounting degree; preference for tax track; minimum 3.5 GPA. | Two | $1,500 |
| Harlan & Sandra Ten Pas Tax Accounting Scholarship | Lubar College of Business full-time MSPA-Taxation student, outstanding academic achievement. Must have completed an internship in tax accounting. | One | $5,000 |
| Jim Tucker ’89 and Lee Steinke Accounting Scholarship | Undergraduate or graduate accounting student; academic excellence; demonstrated financial need; preference for 5th year student preparing for CPA exams. | One | $3,500 |
| Edward L. Vander Grinten ’66 ’70 Scholarship | Juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in Accounting, including those pursuing the Masters of Science in Accounting and the Masters of Science in Professional Accounting, intention to become a Certified Public Accountant. | Three | $2,750 |
| Wipfli Accounting Scholarship | Accounting major with junior or senior standing, a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher. | One | $1,500 |