Scholarships are the lifeblood of any academic institution. Listed below are named scholarships awarded by the UW-Fox Valley Foundation, Inc. Slight changes may occur from year to year. The general criteria for scholarships include:
- academic merit,
- motivation,
- school/community involvement,
- written communication skills,
- specific eligibility criteria specified by the donor
Scholarship Applications
One (1) application is all you need to be considered for the UW Fox Valley Foundation sponsored scholarships in this listing.
Fill out the form online then print out 8 copies.
- New Student scholarship application - expired
- New Adult scholarship application - expired
- Continuing scholarship application - expired
- Departing scholarship application - expired
*Scholarship applications will be available in mid November.
How to Apply for UW-Fox Valley Scholarships
- You must be admitted to UW-Fox Valley before you will be considered for UW-Fox Valley scholarships (New students only).
- Complete the application appropriate based on your student status.
- Submit an essay responding to the questions on the scholarship application.
- Provide a copy of your academic transcript.
For more information about applying for scholarships, please contact Brenda Rickert via email or call 920.832.2620.
Scholarships by Rank 2008-2009Donation Scholarships
For more information about establishing named scholarships, please contact Lisa Weiner in the UW Fox Valley Foundation, Inc. via email or call 920.832.2849.
- Ken and Ruth Anderson
(Awarded to a full-time student with a C average who has been in at least one drama production each semester)
- Rotary Club of Appleton
(Awarded to a non-traditional student who has completed 25% of his/her course of study leading to an associate degree or its equivalent. Must reside in an area encompassed by the three Appleton Rotary clubs. Financial need considered.)
- J.C. Bubolz Memorial
(Awarded to a full-time student. If a new student, from upper half of graduating class or GPA of 3.0 if currently enrolled)
- Business & Professional Women (BPW/Mid-Day)
(Sponsored by BPW, awarded to a female, non-traditional student)
- Business Club Continuing/Departing Student
(Sponsored by the campus Business Club, awarded to a new student and a continuing or departing student majoring in Business)
- Campus Leasing Solution
(Sponsored by the campus bookstore, a student is awarded a scholarship to be used at the campus bookstore for books and supplies)
- Community First Credit Union
(Awarded to a full-time student new or continuing student)
- Howard and Alice Curler Academic Excellence
(Awarded to a new student who ranked in the top 20% of high school graduating class who had a distinguished record of leadership potential in high school and community activities)
- Discipline Area Scholarship
(Awarded to new or continuing students)
- RR Donnelly Foundation
(Awarded to new full-time students who are residents of Neenah, Menasha, or Appleton)
- Excellence in Humanities
(Awarded to a student majoring in one of the following majors: Philosophy, Art, Music, English, Foreign Languages. Fine Arts, Communication Arts)
- Fox Cities Amateur Sports Authority
(Awarded to a new or continuing student)
- Fox Communities Credit Union
Awarded to a full-time entering or continuing student [3.0 GPA required] with demonstrated financial need)
- William Guither Math & Natural Science Scholarship
(Awarded to a student who has excelled in the natural and physical sciences)
- Elizabeth Guttenberg Memorial
(Awarded to a full-time student studying toward a degree in art or theatre)
- Health Sciences
(Awarded to a student with outstanding achievement majoring in health science related major)
- Heid Music
(Awarded to a full-time student with a strong interest in music and participating in the music program who has financial need)
- Verne Imhoff
(Awarded to a new or continuing student)
- Johnson Family
(Awarded to a full-time non-traditional student who has financial need)
- Ethel D. Keller
(Awarded to a new or continuing [3.0 GPA] student intending to major in business with financial need)
- Keller Scholarship
(Sponsored by Keller Structures Engineering, award to a student majoring in Architectural design)
- Kimberly-Clark
(Awarded to a new or continuing student)
- King's Daughters-Infant Welfare Circle
(Awarded to a student who best demonstrates a combination of academic achievement, financial need, maturity, and well-reasoned career plans.)
- King's Daughters Wisconsin Branch
(Awarded to a full-time returning homemaker who is a resident of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, or Neenah)
- Charles F. and Loie Kliefoth
(Awarded to a new student in the top 25% of graduating class or a continuing or departing student with a 3.0 or better. Preference given to a history student)
- Veldor Kopitzke
(Awarded to a full-time new or continuing [3.0 GPA] student intending to major in economics or business with financial need)
- Sara Ruth Krueger Memorial
(Awarded to a new student majoring in one of the following majors: Psychology, Education, Child Development, or Social Welfare) - Lisa Mae Larson Memorial
(Awarded to a full-time student from Appleton North HS or continuing student intending to major in education with as financial need)
- Lawrence University
(Sponsored by Lawrence University for a student transferring to Lawrence)
- Marquette University
(Sponsored by Marquette University, awarded to a student accepted for transfer to Marquette as a full-time student with a 3.2 grade point average or higher)
- Gary McGoey
(Awarded to a student with financial need)
- Menasha Utilities
(Awarded to a full-time new or continuing student in a field related to electric or water utility and who is or whose parents are Menasha Utilities customers or reside(s) in Menasha)
- Mid-Day Professional Women
(Awarded to a female non-traditional student)
- Ruth and Sarah Mielke Educational
(Awarded preferentially to Appleton or Shawano)
- V.I Minahan
(Awarded to a full-time new or continuing [2.75 GPA] student with an interest in journalism)
- Minock Nursing
(Awarded to a full-time student who intends to transfer to a four-year degree-granting nursing program with financial need a consideration)
- Neenah Rotary
(Sponsored by the Neenah Rotary, awarded to a graduate of any Neenah high school who intends to attend UW Fox Valley)
- Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
(Awarded to a new student just beginning college or returning to college after a significant period of time, who has an outstanding education and/or employment record)
- Stanley Ostrand Memorial
(Awarded to a student who has wrestled on a high school varsity wrestling team for at least 2 years, who has at least a cumulative GPA of 2.6, and plans to transfer to either UW La Crosse, UW Green Bay, or UW Oshkosh with junior standing.)
- Plexus Corporation Women in Engineering
(Awarded to a full-time female student with a strong interest in pursuing an engineering degree)
- Political Science Department
(Awarded to a continuing or departing student in political science)
- Post Crescent/Gannett Foundation
(Awarded to a non-traditional student)
- Marion Regan
(Award to a part-time student who has excelled in math courses)
- Rotary Club of Appleton
(Awarded to a student living in the area served by the three Appleton Rotary Clubs who has financial need)
- Doug and Carla Salmon Foundation Scholarships
(Need-based $500 per semester renewable scholarships. Must have GPA of 2.75. Open to single parents, non-traditional, minority or foreign students, and others with significant financial need. Application and personal interview required. Should be a focused student preparing for a career with good employment prospects. Application deadlines: March 1 and October 1.)
- Scheels All Sports
(Awarded to a new or continuing [3.0 GPA] full-time student intending to major in physical education with financial need)
- John D. Silha Memorial
(Awarded to a continuing student with a 2.5 or higher gpa who has demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. Financial need considered.)
- Sloan & Gerard Fine Arts Studio
(Awarded to new or continuing students who intend to pursue the arts as a life-long endeavor and with financial need)
- Student Association
(Awarded to a continuing full-time student who has been involved in two extra-curricular activities that encourage leadership and philanthropy and has a 2.75 GPA)
- Esther Kliefoth Stutzman Excellence
(Awarded to a new, continuing or non-traditional excellent student)
- ThedaCare Pre-Nursing Scholarship (Awarded to a full-time continuing student pursuing a degree in Nursing and planning to stay in the Fox Valley area and is Interested in seeking employment within the ThedaCare System. Accepted enrollment in UW-Oshkosh Program is preferable. Must demonstrate financial need, a 3.0 GPA and show evidence of community service. One to two letters of recommendation from faculty required.)
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
(Awarded to four non-traditional students and four traditional students from the Fox Cities for financial need is a major consideration)
- Tuller Memorial
(Awarded to a student who is 21 or older who is living independently from parents)
- Universal Multicultural Association
(Awarded to a student who a member of UMA who is in good academic standing and who has financial need)
- State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence
(Awarded to valedictorians. Selection made by Wisconsin high schools) - University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley Scholar
(Awarded to a new student with an outstanding academic achievement record. Must be in upper 10%, competitive)
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
(Sponsored by UW Green Bay, awarded to a student transferring to UW Green Bay with junior standing)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
(Sponsored by the UW Madison Fox Cities Alumni Club. Open to a full-time student admitted to UW Madison with junior standing)
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
(Sponsored by UW Oshkosh, open to a full-time student admitted to UW Oshkosh with junior standing and a minimum of a 3.3 GPA.) Valitchka Scholarship
(Awarded to a student who has received at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA on at least 12 credits of his/her first semester)
- Valitchka Scholarship
(Awarded to a student who has received at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA on at least 12 credits of his/her first semester)
- Lynn and Roger Van Vreede
(Awarded to a new or continuing student)
- Van Wyk Family
(Sponsored by the Van Wyk family, awarded to a Business major)
- Lucille Walker Nursing
(Awarded to a full-time continuing student with a 2.75 GPA who is passionate about nursing)
- Patricia Warrick
(Awarded to a new or continuing student)
- Wells Fargo Bank
(Awarded to a new student in upper half of graduating class, or continuing or a student transferring into UW Fox with a GPA or 3.0 or higher)
- Paul J. Werner
(Awarded to a full time new or continuing student)
- WFRV CBS 5
(Awarded to a full-time new or continuing student in communications or a related field)
- Michael A. Wichtel
(Awarded to a full-time new or continuing chosen by UW Fox art faculty)
- Women in Management
(Awarded to a full-time female business or economics student with a GPA or 3.0 or higher)
- World Languages
(Awarded without restriction by World Languages faculty)