{"id":7454,"date":"2023-03-08T14:58:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?page_id=7454"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:13:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:13:57","slug":"scholarships-and-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/political-science\/students\/undergraduate\/scholarships-and-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships and Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships \r\n(both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with \r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">\r\n    UWM\u2019s Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<h2>How and when to apply:<\/h2>\r\n<ol><li>Log into the portal and your general application. This must be done a minimum of once \r\nper school year but we recommend doing this twice a year at the start \r\nof each semester (September and January).<\/li>\r\n<li>In the portal, complete the Letters & Science scholarship application. Here is where you will upload a copy of your transcript \r\n(also recommended to be done in September and January).<br>\r\n<br>Completing steps 1 and 2 will match you to most scholarships based \r\non the information you enter.<\/li>\r\n<li>You may see scholarships on your Panther Scholarship Portal dashboard \r\nthat you can \u201cApply To.\u201d These are scholarships which require additional \r\ninformation beyond steps 1 and 2. Complete any of these you wish to apply for. \r\n<\/li><\/ol>\r\n<p>The Panther Scholarship Portal can also be used to find \r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/external\">\r\n    non-UWM (private) scholarships<\/a> that have registered with UWM. \r\n    These may be scholarships sponsored by local or national organizations, \r\n    fraternal clubs or other companies outside of UWM.<\/p>\r\n<p>Students are responsible for reading and understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/policies\/#authenticity\">\r\n     UWM\u2019s policies regarding scholarship applications<\/a>. \r\n Please pay particular attention to the section on the use of AI (such as Chat GPT).<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" \r\nhref=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\" rel=\"\">Visit the UWM Panther \r\nScholarship Portal<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-lead-in\">In the portal, the Political Science Department \r\noffers these scholarships and awards just for their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Political Science Scholarships and Awards<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<!-- CUSTOM STYLES FOR PUBLIC PORTALS OR FALL BACK TO BB COLORS \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" media=\"screen\" href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.academicworks.com\/clients\/uwm\/assets\/stylesheets\/custom_styles.css\" \/>\n-->\n<!-- STYLES FOR THE PORTAL \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" media=\"screen\" href=\"https:\/\/d3p7lpwx08uxcm.cloudfront.net\/assets\/applicant-4072b01edcfcc1d5af4bbb037f37e256794afed8433aac573e9be3dbbc5e6971.css\" \/>\n\n-->\n\n\n\n<style>\n\tbody {text-align: left}\n\t.section-header p {margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px;}\n<\/style><header class=\"section-header main\">\n    <h2>Chancellor&#39;s Graduate Student Award in Political Science<\/h2>\n    <p>Chancellor\u2019s awards for graduate students in political science as chosen by the department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.<\/p>\n<\/header><p><strong>Award: <\/strong>\n    Varies\n  <\/p><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/22820\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\">View in Portal<\/a><\/strong><hr><header class=\"section-header main\">\n    <h2>Michael C. LeMay Political Science Scholarship<\/h2>\n    <p>The Michael C. LeMay Political Science Scholarship is funded by the generous gifts of Dr. Michael C. LeMay, a <span>UWM<\/span> political science alumnus. This scholarship is awarded to a declared major in Political Science or a graduate student in Political Science with a minimum 3.25 <span>GPA<\/span> enrolled full time. Second degree bachelor\u2019s students are not eligible (e.g. students who already have a college degree and are working on a second undergraduate degree or credential.) No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<\/header><p><strong>Award: <\/strong>\n    $1,000\n  <\/p><p><strong>Donor: <\/strong>Michael C. Le May \u201966, \u201867<\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/22621\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\">View in Portal<\/a><\/strong><hr><header class=\"section-header main\">\n    <h2>Wilder Crane Memorial Scholarship<\/h2>\n    <p>The Wilder Crane Memorial Scholarship is given to a political science major who is a senior or a political science graduate student with demonstrated high academic achievement and engagement in the field of study. In order to be considered for this scholarship as an undergraduate, students must be in their senior year with defined plans for graduate study after college. Applications are accepted in spring each year.<\/p>\n<\/header><p><strong>Award: <\/strong>\n    Varies up to $2,000\n  <\/p><p><strong>Donor: <\/strong>Multiple Donors<\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/22683\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\">View in Portal<\/a><\/strong><hr>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">International Studies Scholarships and Awards<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<!-- CUSTOM STYLES FOR PUBLIC PORTALS OR FALL BACK TO BB COLORS \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" media=\"screen\" href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.academicworks.com\/clients\/uwm\/assets\/stylesheets\/custom_styles.css\" \/>\n-->\n<!-- STYLES FOR THE PORTAL \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" media=\"screen\" href=\"https:\/\/d3p7lpwx08uxcm.cloudfront.net\/assets\/applicant-4072b01edcfcc1d5af4bbb037f37e256794afed8433aac573e9be3dbbc5e6971.css\" \/>\n\n-->\n\n\n\n<style>\n\tbody {text-align: left}\n\t.section-header p {margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px;}\n<\/style><header class=\"section-header main\">\n    <h2>Roberta &amp; J. Martin Klotsche Scholarship<\/h2>\n    <p>The Roberta and J. Martin Klotsche Scholarship is open to outstanding juniors or seniors who are declared majors in International Studies or Global Studies. Eligible students will have a cumulative <span>GPA<\/span> of 3.25 or higher.<\/p>\n<p>Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters &amp; Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in the fall each year (October). No additional application is required. Awards given in fall are for the following spring so students graduating that same semester are not eligible. For example, applications reviewed in November of any given year are for the following Spring term. Therefore, students graduating in the fall of the application year are not eligible.<\/p>\n<\/header><p><strong>Award: <\/strong>\n    Varies from $1,000 and up\n  <\/p><p><strong>Donor: <\/strong>J. Martin & Roberta Roberts Klotsche Trust<\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/23374\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\">View in Portal<\/a><\/strong><hr><header class=\"section-header main\">\n    <h2>Ian J. Elliott Memorial Scholarship<\/h2>\n    <p>The Ian J. Elliott Memorial Scholarship is intended to support an internship abroad or a study abroad program. Students must be enrolled as a <span>UWM<\/span> student and a declared major in Global Studies or International Studies. Qualified applicants will also have a minimum <span>GPA<\/span> of 2.5 and will have been approved (or be in the process of seeking approval) for a Summer or Fall study abroad or internship program.<\/p>\n<\/header><p><strong>Award: <\/strong>\n    $1,000\n  <\/p><p><strong>Donor: <\/strong>Family and Friends of Ian J. 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