1. Log into the UWM scholarship portal and complete your UWM general scholarship application. If you previously filled this out, you just need to update it with more current information – your previous responses carry over.
2. Complete the application for any of the individual scholarships you wish to apply to here.
Unless noted otherwise, the DEADLINE is MARCH 1 – the same deadline to apply at CIE for study abroad for summer or fall.
Berquist Study Abroad Scholarship – Valued between $1,000 and $2,500
• Any major studying abroad in Summer or Fall 2023 at any non-U.S. destination
• Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA first generation student
Study Abroad Scholarship – Valued at $2,000
• Any major studying abroad in Summer or Fall 2023 at any non-U.S. destination
• Preference given to a first generation student
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship – Valued at $1,000 to $1,500
• Any major studying Italian language
• Studying abroad in Italy in Summer or Fall 2023
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA
Leah Fetter Merit Scholarship – Valued between $1,000 and $2,500
• French major studying in a French-speaking country in Summer or Fall 2023
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA Ian J. Elliot Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
• Global Studies or International Studies major
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Hilda Becher Scholarship – Valued at $1,000
• Spanish major or minor participating in the Madrid Summer 2023 program Summer 2023
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Ctr. for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) – Valued up to $15,000 (includes tuition up to $10,000 and a stipend) DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2023
• Any major studying Portuguese at the 200-level or higher
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Strong academic record (typically a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA)
• For Fall/Spring 2023-24 only
• For the study of advanced Portuguese at UWM or an approved institution abroad
Donald R. Shea Scholarship in Latin American Studies – Up to $500 DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2023
• Demonstrated academic interest in Latin American/Caribbean Studies through coursework / research
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Studying abroad in Latin America or the Caribbean or participating in a virtual study abroad in Latin America or the Caribbean in Summer or Fall 2023
Schwertfeger Scholarship – Valued between $1,000 and $3,000
• Any major studying the German language (preference given to German majors or minors)
• Studying abroad in Germany in Summer or Fall 2023
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship – Value to be determined
• Full-time student in any major
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• From one or more group historically underrepresented in study abroad: first generation; diverse ethnic background; and/or disabled
Contact let-sci@uwm.edu with any questions!
