Scholarships and Awards

Roy Arthur Swanson Comparative Literature Merit Scholarship

The Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship in Comparative Literature is awarded to a UWM full-time student with a comparative literature major or minor and a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher in comparative literature courses. Recipients will be selected by comparative literature faculty.

Leah 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.

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.

Mariele 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.

Martha 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.

Ian J. Elliott Memorial Scholarship

The Ian J. Elliott Memorial Scholarship is intended to support an internship abroad or a study abroad program. Students must be enrolled as a UWM student and a declared major in Global Studies or International Studies. Qualified applicants will also have a minimum GPA 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.

Roberta & J. Martin Klotsche Scholarship

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 GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & 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.

Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to select undergraduate students at UWM–Milwaukee planning an approved study abroad program in Italy. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree students only Open to all majors (Italian major not required) Academic merit required Financial need required (demonstrated via FAFSA) Application materials: Essay on interest in studying abroad in Italy Academic transcript Additional information: Applications accepted February–March for summer or fall programs Must apply to the UWM Center for International Education (CIE) for program approval by March 1 FAFSA must be on file by the scholarship deadline Note: For Milwaukee-campus students studying abroad outside the U.S.; not for international students coming to UWM.

Giovanni Carini Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to select undergraduate students at UWM–Milwaukee planning an approved study abroad program in Italy. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree students only Open to all majors (Italian major not required) Academic merit required Financial need required (demonstrated via FAFSA) Application materials: Essay on interest in studying abroad in Italy Academic transcript Additional information: Applications accepted February–March for summer or fall programs Must apply to the UWM Center for International Education (CIE) for program approval by March 1 FAFSA must be on file by the scholarship deadline Note: For Milwaukee-campus students studying abroad outside the U.S.; not for international students coming to UWM.

Hilda Becher Modern Language Scholarship in Italian

Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional progress in Italian, typically from Italian 203 to 204. Nomination: Students are nominated by faculty; no application is required. Availability: Awards are given when funds are available.

William F. Halloran Scholarship

The William F. Halloran Scholarship is given to a sophomore with a major in the College of Letters & Science. Eligibility criteria include:

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Full-time student for the period of the scholarship
• Preference given to students in the Honors College and/or first generation students
• Preference given to a student majoring in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Classics, Comparative Literature, Latin American, Caribbean & US LatinX Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Communication, Art History, Jewish Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Digital Arts and Culture, Film Studies, Women’s And Gender Studies, Chinese, or Japanese

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & 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. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring 2025 are for Fall 2025; students graduating in May or August 2025 are not eligible.

Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) - Fall/Spring Stipend (Grant 2)

This federally-funded fellowship is awarded to undergraduate students of any major studying Portuguese at UWM or abroad during the academic year. Students must be ready to enroll in third semester Portuguese or higher by the Fall semester of the year they receive the fellowship. They must be a full-time student during the fellowship period and be enrolled in a Portuguese language course and a Latin American/Caribbean area studies course each semester of the fellowship.

Other eligibility requirements include:

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• a completed FAFSA on file with Financial Aid
• a demonstrated record of academic success

The fellowship is valued at up to $15,000 for study at UWM or abroad at an approved overseas program. Up to $5,000 for tuition and a $2,500 stipend is allocated to the recipient each semester of the fellowship. Studying abroad is not required. For those choosing to study abroad, all study abroad programs must be approved by the U.S. Department of Education and students will need to apply for their study abroad program through the Study Abroad Office at UWM.

Applications are accepted each year with a February deadline. The application is for the following school year. For example, applications will be accepted in February 2025 are for the 2025-26 school year. It is recommended that students complete their FAFSA by Dec. 31 each year.

Questions regarding the fellowship or the application process should be directed to Aimee Orndorf, aorndorf@uwm.edu. It is recommended to meet with Aimee prior to submitting your application. Funding for this fellowship is contingent on the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Higher Education Act.

Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) - Summer Stipend (Grant 2)

This award is currently not accepting applications

This fellowship is for graduate students in any program who wish to study a less-commonly taught language of Latin America/Caribbean during the summer term in an approved intensive language program. A summer session (domestic or overseas) qualifies as an intensive language program if it is at least six weeks in duration and offers language instruction for at least 120 contact hours (for advanced level) or 140 contact hours (for the beginning/intermediate level).

The primary language for the award is Brazilian Portuguese, but other less commonly taught languages of the region (Haitian Creole, Kaqchikel, K’iche, Mixtec, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Zapotec, etc) are eligible for approval.

Eligible students must be enrolled at UWM in a graduate degree program and must have proficiency in another language of the world area of their specialization. Other eligibility requirements include:

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• a completed FAFSA on file with Financial Aid
• a demonstrated record of academic success

The summer fellowship is valued at up to $8,500 total for intensive summer study either at an approved U.S. or overseas language program. Of this total, students are eligible for up to $5,000 for tuition/required program fees and a $3,500 stipend. In addition to applying for the FLAS fellowship, students must apply directly to their desired language program. Students who plan to study abroad during summer will need to apply for international health insurance through UWM.

The application closes at 11:59 pm on February 17. All materials, including your letters of recommendation, must be received by that time.

Students who have not filed FAFSA by that date may still apply but you are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible, even before filling out the application for this fellowship.

Students can refer to this list of suggested summer intensive language programs: <a href=“http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/5/Language” http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/5/Language. Programs listed are not guaranteed approval by the U.S. Department of Education but are suggested based on their advertised information.

Questions regarding these programs and the application process should be directed to Aimee Orndorf, aorndorf@uwm.edu. It is recommended to meet with Aimee prior to submitting your application. Funding for this fellowship is provided by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Higher Education Act.

Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) - Summer Tuition (Grant 2)

This fellowship is for graduate students in any program who wish to study a less-commonly taught language of Latin America/Caribbean during the summer 2026 term in an approved intensive language program. A summer session (domestic or overseas) qualifies as an intensive language program if it is at least six weeks in duration and offers language instruction for at least 120 contact hours (for advanced level) or 140 contact hours (for the beginning/intermediate level).

The primary language for the award is Brazilian Portuguese, but other less commonly taught languages of the region (Haitian Creole, Kaqchikel, K’iche, Mixtec, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Zapotec, etc) are eligible for approval.

Eligible students must be enrolled at UWM in a graduate degree program and must have proficiency in another language of the world area of their specialization. Other eligibility requirements include:

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• a completed FAFSA on file with Financial Aid
• a demonstrated record of academic success

The summer fellowship is valued at up to $8,500 total for intensive summer study either at an approved U.S. or overseas language program. Of this total, students are eligible for up to $5,000 for tuition/required program fees and a $3,500 stipend. In addition to applying for the FLAS fellowship, students must apply directly to their desired language program. Students who plan to study abroad during summer will need to apply for international health insurance through UWM.

The application closes at 11:59 pm on February 17, 2026. All materials, including your letters of recommendation, must be received by that time.

Students who have not filed FAFSA by that date may still apply but you are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible, even before filling out the application for this fellowship.

Students can refer to this list of suggested summer intensive language programs: <a href=“http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/5/Language” http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/5/Language. Programs listed are not guaranteed approval by the U.S. Department of Education but are suggested based on their advertised information.

Questions regarding these programs and the application process should be directed to Aimee Orndorf, aorndorf@uwm.edu. It is recommended to meet with Aimee prior to submitting your application. Funding for this fellowship is provided by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Higher Education Act.

Hilda Becher Modern Language Scholarship in Spanish

Spanish minors and majors who will be participating in a Summer Study Abroad in a Spanish-speaking country are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications are typically accepted in spring each year in January/February. Students must also apply for study abroad approval through the UWM Center for International Education and must be approved to be eligible for this scholarship. Their deadline to apply for study abroad is typically March 1.

Hilda Becher Modern Language Scholarship in Spanish

Spanish minors and majors who will be participating in the Madrid Summer Study Abroad in Summer are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications are typically accepted in spring each year in January/February. Students must also apply for study abroad approval through the UWM Center for International Education and must be approved to be eligible for this scholarship. Their deadline to apply for study abroad is typically March 1.

Department of Spanish & Portuguese Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award

When funding is available, this award will be granted to one or more Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese who meet the following criteria: * A TA in their second semester of teaching or later * A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA * Demonstrated good citizenship in the department (including subbing for other instructors and sharing materials with fellow TAs) * An Instructor Effectiveness score of 4.5 or higher on their most recent course evaluations * A majority of scores of 1-3 and very limited scores of 4 on their most recent class observation * Consistently submits their exam-writing assignments on-time, complete, and well-written The recipient(s) and amount of the award(s) will be selected by faculty committee in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese; there is no student application required.

Spanish Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

When funding is available, a scholarship is given to an outstanding declared Spanish major enrolled full-time. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and must have completed at least two upper-level Spanish classes. Awards given in November/December are for the following spring so students graduating that December or January are not eligible.

Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Spanish

Chancellor’s award for graduate students in Spanish as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.

Meta Steinfort Scholarship

The Meta Steinfort Scholarship is given to one or more students who are majoring in Spanish or double majoring in Spanish and Education. Preference will be given to students who have intentions of using their education to teach Spanish in some capacity. Qualified students will also hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 in coursework for the Spanish major, have junior or senior standing by the start of the Fall semester when funds are disbursed, and have completed at least one upper-level Spanish class at UWM at the time of application. Applications are accepted in the Spring semester. The due date to apply is February 1, with funds to be disbursed to awardees the following Fall semester

William F. Halloran Scholarship

The William F. Halloran Scholarship is given to a sophomore with a major in the College of Letters & Science. Eligibility criteria include:

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Full-time student for the period of the scholarship
• Preference given to students in the Honors College and/or first generation students
• Preference given to a student majoring in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Classics, Comparative Literature, Latin American, Caribbean & US LatinX Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Communication, Art History, Jewish Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Digital Arts and Culture, Film Studies, Women’s And Gender Studies, Chinese, or Japanese

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & 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. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring 2025 are for Fall 2025; students graduating in May or August 2025 are not eligible.

Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Translation & Interpreting

Chancellor’s awards for graduate students in translation and interpreting as determined by the program. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.

Translation & Interpreting Studies Scholarship

Academic merit awards are periodically given to a graduate student in translation and interpreting studies. There is no application process and recipient(s) are chosen by faculty in the translation program. Awards are not necessarily given every year. No further awards are planned at this time.