Foundation Scholarships
A page within Scholarship Resource Center
The UWL Foundation Scholarships are offered by the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation. These are internal scholarship opportunities that UWL students are eligible for! The current application period opened on Oct. 1st, 2024 and closes on Feb. 1st, 2025
UWL Foundation scholarships are awarded in late Spring and the funds will be applied the following academic year.
Foundation Scholarships FAQ
Who can apply?
If you will be enrolled for the 2025-2026 academic year, you are eligible to apply for UWL Foundation scholarships starting October 1st, 2024. Stay tuned for when these opportunities reopen!
When is the deadline?
The deadline for the upcoming Foundation Scholarship application period is February 1st. 2025.
How do I apply?
Step 1: All admitted/enrolled students SIGN-IN to the system using your UWL NET ID AND PASSWORD. Do not include @uwlax.edu as part of your username.
If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, you must activate UWL Net ID account before signing into the scholarship system. Activate your UWL account at https://www.uwlax.edu/info/password-reset/.
Step 2: Complete the general application. The general application includes some short essay questions. If you have applied to the UWL Foundation Scholarships before your previous general application has be saved. However, you must update your prior application.
Step 3: Once your general application is completed, use the keyword box to search for Foundation Scholarships specific to you. Use broad keywords when searching. You can search for scholarships based on your academic college, major, extracurricular activities, etc. For example, use theat (to search for theatre or theater scholarships), phy or exercise (to search for physical education, physical therapy or other ESS scholarships). Incoming freshmen or 1st year students should use the keyword (fresh) to search for all awards related to freshman or freshmen.
It is also encouraged to use the "show filter" button on the upper right hand corner. Select the scope for your academic discipline. Then, scroll down and select the "filter opportunities" button. This will ensure that you can view all scholarships that relate to your major.
Step 4: After fall semester grades are posted (typically early Jan.) upload your unofficial transcript. Your unofficial transcript can be downloaded from you WINGS account. Directions found here.
Please note: You may submit your Foundation Scholarship application at any point during the application period. However, your unofficial transcript must include the Fall 2024 semester grades. If you submitted your application without the Fall 2024 semester grades you must update your transcript in the application after fall grades have been posted.
If you are need of assistance with finding Foundation scholarships that you are eligible for or building your application the Scholarship Resource Center is here to help!
I am a sophomore; do I apply for scholarships that reference "sophomore" in the criteria?
You must apply for scholarships based on what your class level will be for the upcoming academic year. For example, if you are currently a 1st year or freshman student, you must apply for scholarships available to sophomores (2nd year). If you are currently a 3rd year or junior student, you must apply for scholarships available to seniors (4th or 5th year).
What are external opportunities?
The UWL Foundation Scholarships are considered institutional UWL scholarships. To seek additional scholarship opportunities check out our Outside Scholarship Database
How do I upload a transcript?
Continuing students must upload a current UWL transcript. You can access an unofficial transcript via WINGS, My Academics, View my Unofficial Transcript, save to your computer and then upload to your scholarship application. In-depth instructions can be found here.
Please note: Your unofficial transcript must include your Fall semester grades. Unofficial transcripts with Fall semester grades are available to download from WINGS in early January. If you already submitted your Foundation application with a transcript that did not include your Fall semester grades you can go back and edit and resubmit your application.
Incoming freshman must contact their guidance counselor for an unofficial transcript and upload with the application. Scan the transcript and save as a pdf and upload, or simply upload if you received the transcript via email. The scholarship system is not able to access the transcript submitted to the Admissions Office.
How will I know if I am a scholarship recipient?
Scholarship recipients who are current UWL students will be notified via their UWL email throughout April and May.
Scholarship recipients who are incoming freshmen will be notified via their alternate email listed on their WINGS account throughout April and May.
Can graduating seniors apply to Foundation Scholarships?
If you are graduating in May or August 2024, you are eligible to apply for the following graduating senior scholarships if you meet the requirements.
- Alice DeBower Undergraduate Distinguished Service Award for Graduating Seniors in Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation (RMTR)
- Alice DeBower Undergraduate Distinguished Service Award for Graduating Seniors (RMTR)
- Joseph P. Heim Endowed Scholarship for Graduating Seniors (Pol Sci/Public Admin)
- Dr. William "Bill" and Mary Jo Otto Family Scholarship in Recreation (RMTR)
- Drs. Suzanne & Joseph Toce Biochemistry Scholarship Endowment (Biochemistry)
- Daron James Williams, M.D. Memorial Scholarship in Pre-Medical Studies Fund (Pre-Med)
Who can I contact with additional questions?
