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 Urban Studies Program offers these scholarships and awards just for their students.
Urban Studies Award
Awards are periodically given for outstanding research projects in Urban Studies via poster contests or research contests or other programs as announced by the program. There are no plans for awards to be given at this time.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors
View in PortalChancellor's Graduate Student Award in Urban Studies
Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Urban Studies as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.
Award: Varies
View in PortalMayor Henry Maier Racial Justice Community Project Grant
Awards are given to support Urban Studies students with demonstrated academic merit. Faculty in Urban Studies will select meritorious students. There is no student application process.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors in honor of Henry Maier
View in PortalRacial Justice Community Project Grant
The UWM Urban Studies Program has developed a grant program for Urban Studies majors and Urban Studies undergraduate certificate students. This program is designed to help students pursue community-based activities that further racial equity and racial justice, broadly defined, in Milwaukee. Grants for up to $500 are available to support work on a project with a community partner or partners. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Applicants should notify Jamie Harris (jmh@uwm.edu) when they apply so that your application is viewed promptly. Dr. Harris can also be contacted directly with any questions.
Examples of projects include but are not limited to internships, volunteer positions, community organizing, urban gardening, and mentoring or tutoring of elementary or high-school students. Funding may be used for student compensation for unpaid work (such as unpaid internships), supplies and expenses, travel to and from community work sites, and other expenses associated with the community project. Projects must include a community partner, such as an organization or agency hosting internships or volunteer positions.
*Note, this opportunity is open to Urban Studies majors and undergraduate certificate students ONLY. Non-Urban Studies students will not be considered for funding.
Award: $500
Donor: Multiple Donors in honor of Henry Maier
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