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 Geography Department offers these scholarships and awards just for their students.
Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Geography
Chancellor’s award for graduate student in geography as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.
Award: Varies
View in PortalClinton Edwards Graduate Research Grant
Research grants are periodically given to graduate students in geography to support their fieldwork/field research necessary for their thesis or dissertation.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors
View in PortalGreater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Fellowship for Graduate Students
The Mary Jo Read Fellowship provides scholarships, fellowships, and merit awards to Geography graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in the field. These awards are intended to provide additional financial support to those also holding teaching, project, or research assistantships. Selection is based on the student’s academic and research record. Students are considered by the faculty whenever funds are available throughout the school year.
Award: Varies
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Fund
View in PortalGreater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Travel Award
Travel awards support undergraduate and graduate geography students engaged in learning activities requiring travel such as, but not limited to, conference presentation, conference attendance, on-site research, etc.
Award: Varies up to $4000
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Fund
View in PortalGreater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Undergraduate Scholarship
The Mary Jo Read Geography Fund will benefit students in the Department of Geography by providing scholarships, fellowships, and merit awards to students who demonstrate academic excellence in the field. Specifically, the fund earmarks this scholarship for majors with a declared major in Geography* at UWM.
Criteria for this scholarship include:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Full-time enrollment
- Financial need may be considered but is not required
Award: Varies up to $3,000
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jo Read Fund
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