Scholarships

UWM offers a wide variety of scholarships. Please see the information below regarding a range of scholarship opportunities.

UWM Scholarships First-Generation Students Undocumented Students Private Scholarships

UWM Scholarships

UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal allows students to discover a wealth of scholarship opportunities tailored to your unique student profile. We recommend that all students submit the General Application each year by February 1 to ensure consideration for next year’s scholarships. The best time to apply for scholarships for next year is between November 1 and February 1.

First-Generation Student Scholarships

Please see the information below regarding the First-Generation+ Resource Center’s U1.0 Textbook Scholarship (offered on a semesterly basis), as well as other scholarships specifically for first-generation students at UWM.

Scholarships for Undocumented Students

Our DREAMERS Initiative recommends that undocumented students, DACA-mented students, and students from mixed status families review the scholarship opportunities below.

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships are a form of gift aid that is awarded to students by external organizations like community nonprofits or local businesses. These are scholarships given by donors and organizations not affiliated with UWM. Please utilize the information below to apply your private scholarships to your UWM tuition and costs.

UWM operates several different centers to support students in their academic, personal and professional growth, and we aim to enhance students’ knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. UWM is also dedicated to preparing our students to meet workforce demands at the regional, state and global levels. The services provided by these centers play a vital role in helping students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and collaborate more effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences. The centers regularly collaborate with each other and other campus units to provide exceptional programming and services to students, faculty, staff and the community. The centers and their programs and events are open to all students. Some programs and events may also be open to faculty, staff, and the community.