What is the MKE Scholars Summer Experience?
One, week-long enrichment program offered at no cost to students. You will choose one of the week-long options. You are to be available for the full week selected. These one week, in-person sessions run Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-3/3:30pm. (This accounts for in-person workshops, lunch time, co-curricular programming, and service/leadership development.) (Capacity: 25 per week slot)
Eligible Participants
Admitted UW-Milwaukee students that have participated in one of the many eligible pre-college programs and schools. Additionally, students participating in SMART START, First Year Forward, Fostering Success are also eligible.
If you have been admitted to UWM through the College of General Studies (CGS) First Year Bridge Program or College of General Studies Pre-Engineering Program unfortunately you are not eligible for the MKE Scholars program.
Participation in the MKE Scholars Summer Experience 2025 is required to receive academic year benefits. This is a non-binding agreement. If you decide not to participate in the MKE Scholars Program, please do not hesitate to notify our staff at any time prior to the start of your chosen 2025 Summer Experience week.
Please note that housing and parking will not be provided during your Summer Experience Week.