The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships (both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal.
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 in November and February.
- 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 November and February).
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).
Emmanuelle Leah Fetter Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to an undergraduate French major, based on the following criteria: – Major in French – Full-time undergraduate student – Academic Achievement – Financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA) The application deadline is February 1. Awards given in spring are for the following school year. Students may apply this scholarship toward the cost of study abroad, including summer study abroad.
Award: $1,500
Donor: Anonymous
View in PortalMariele Schirmer Scholarship in French
Awarded annually to an undergraduate French major. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria:
- Major in French
- Undergraduate student
- Enrolled in at least 9 credits during the scholarship period
- Academic Achievement
The application deadline is February 1. Awards given in spring are for the following school year. Students may apply this scholarship toward the cost of study abroad, including summer study abroad.
Award: $1,000
Donor: Estate of Mariele Schirmer
View in PortalMartha Best / Martine Meyer Scholarship
Awarded annually to select undergraduate students who are enrolled in French coursework. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: – Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student – Enrolled in French courses when applying and during the scholarship period – Academic Achievement – Financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA) The application deadline is February 1. Preference will be given to students who intend to become French teachers; please include a few sentences about your plans to become a French teacher in your application if applicable. Awards given in spring are for the following school year. Students may apply this scholarship toward the cost of study abroad, including summer study abroad.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors
View in PortalLeah Fetter Merit Scholarship
Awarded annually to an undergraduate French major for study abroad. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: – Major in French – Full-time undergraduate student – Must be used for study abroad in a French speaking country – Academic Achievement – Financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA) The application deadline is March 1. Students should explain their plans to study abroad in a French speaking country in their scholarship application and include the name of the study abroad program to which they are applying. The scholarship is awarded in spring, and students can apply it toward a study abroad program during the summer or during the following academic year. Note: This scholarship is for Milwaukee-campus students planning to study at a program outside of Milwaukee and outside of the United States. It is not for international students coming to the Milwaukee campus to study.
Award: $500
Donor: The late Dr. Bruce Fetter
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