UW-W Global Experiences Scholarships
 

Requirements and Application Deadlines

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater offers a variety of scholarships to support students' study abroad experiences.  In order to be considered for a UW-W Global Experiences Scholarship, students must:

1. Be participating in a credit-bearing global experiences program approved by UW-W, as evidenced by having an active UW-W Global Experiences Application for the same term as your scholarships application (scholarship applications submitted for a term other than the term you are studying abroad will not be considered).
2. Complete a UW-W Global Experiences Scholarship Application by the relevant application deadline:

Note: You must submit your scholarship application for the same term as your global experiences program application.  For example, if you are applying for a "Spring Travel Study 2023" program, you must submit a "Spring Travel Study 2023" scholarship application. Scholarship applications submitted for any term other than the term you are studying abroad will not be considered.

Available Scholarships and Eligibility Criteria

The following is a list of scholarships available through the UW-W Center for Global Education scholarship process. Please read the descriptions and criteria carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the minimum scholarship requirements before applying. One UW-W Center for Global Education Scholarship Application is sufficient for all UW-W sponsored study abroad scholarships for which you are eligible, with the exception of scholarships that are indicated to have a separate application process.
 

API/UW-W Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is available to UW-W students studying abroad on API study abroad programs.

Brandt Family International Business Scholarship 

UW-W undergraduate students participating in a study abroad program with an Accounting major/minor preferred but students with an International Business major/minor are also eligible.
 

Burton Heldt Study Abroad Scholarship

All UW-Whitewater students who will have junior or senior standing at the time of participation, regardless of major, are eligible for this award. Candidates have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be participating in any study abroad program (travel study, semester, academic year, etc).
 

Charles E. Cottle International Studies Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Charles E. Cottle. Charles is an emeritus professor of Political Science, serving UW-Whitewater from 1977 to 2008. Students with a major in the College of Letters & Sciences who are pursuing a first-time study abroad or travel study program are eligible for this award. Candidates must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
 

College of Arts & Communication Study Abroad Scholarship

Students with a major in the College of Arts & Communication are eligible for this award. Candidates must have sophomore status or higher and a GPA of at least 3.0. Scholarship funding is provided by the College of Arts & Communication and is subject to availability.
 

College of Business & Economics Study Abroad Scholarship

Students must have sophomore standing or higher, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a major in the College of Business & Economics to be eligible for this award. Scholarship funding is provided by the College of Business & Economics and is subject to availability.
 

College of Education and Professional Studies Study Abroad Scholarship

Students must be Education majors to be eligible for this scholarship.  Candidates must have sophomore standing or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship funding is provided by the College of Education & Professional Studies and is subject to availability. Note: At this time, College of Education scholarship funding is reserved for students participating in international student teaching programs who are doing a portion of their student teaching in the U.S. and a portion abroad during the same semester.

College of Letters & Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship

Students with a major in the College of Letters & Sciences are eligible for this award. Candidates must have sophomore status or higher and a GPA of at least 2.5. Scholarship funding is provided by the College of Letters & Sciences and is subject to availability.

Dean Goza International Travel Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Frederick and Barbara Arndt and the UW-Whitewater Foundation Inc. Frederick Arndt earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and English in 1970 and was named a UW-Whitewater 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award for Professional Achievement. Frank Goza, served as the Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences in 2019 through 2022 but began leadership roles at UW-Whitewater in 2013. The undergraduate candidate for this scholarship shall have a mean GPA at or above 3.5, demonstrate financial need and applied to participate in a global experience. Preference will be given for a student majoring in Sociology. Secondary preference, should no Sociology students be eligible in a given year, is that the student must have declared an undergraduate major within the College of Letters and Sciences.
 

International Studies Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. James Connor, who served as UW-Whitewater's Chancellor from 1974 to 1991.  Connor built a more diverse faculty and student body, which included international students from Nigeria, Hong Kong, and Iran.  Connor retired as Chancellor in 1991 to become the Executive Director of the Kemper Foundation in Long Grove, Illinois.  He continued his active interest in UW-W by establishing numerous scholarships and maintaining an active presence on campus and in the Whitewater community.  This scholarship shall be made only to junior or senior students who are enrolled full time, and who applied to a study abroad program.

Kerry College of Business & Economics International Scholarship
Students with a major in Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, or Supply Chain and Operations Management within the College of Business & Economics with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to apply.
 

Michael D. Butler Sr. Travel Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is available to UW-W sophomore, junior, or senior standing students interested in a semester or travel study abroad and must meet the minimum university academic standard (GPA of 2.5) at the time of the application submission.
 

Norman and Kathleen Wood International Education Scholarship

The Norman and Kathleen Wood International Education Scholarship was established by Norman and Kathleen Wood, UW-Whitewater alumni, class of 1965, to honor their children: Amy McCormick, Kevin Wood (UW-W, 1993) David Wood, Derek Wood and their spouses and children.  The Woods recognize the value of international experience and want to support students seeking to study abroad. Students must be College of Letters & Sciences majors pursuing a study abroad program for a semester or longer in order to be eligible for this award.  Candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates must demonstrate financial need.
 

Peter Hoff Study Abroad Scholarship

The Peter Hoff Study Abroad Scholarship was established by emeritus professor of Languages & Literatures, Peter Hoff. Professor Hoff came to Whitewater in 1987, and from 1994 to 2018, served as the first World Languages Coordinator for the Languages & Literature Department. This scholarship funds longer term (semester or year-long) international study for world language majors. Professor Hoff encourages longer language and cultural immersion to achieve a high level of language proficiency and cultural awareness. To be eligible, the student must be majoring in one of the UWW world languages and have completed 4 semesters of the language. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference given to applicants with no previous study abroad experience.
 

Rama K Bharadwaj Scholarship

All UW-Whitewater students who will have junior or senior standing at the time of participation, regardless of major, are eligible for this award. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 

Roger and Sandy Ludeman Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship was made possible by the generous contributions of Roger and Sandy Ludeman. All UW-Whitewater students who will have junior or senior standing at the time of participation, regardless of major, are eligible for this award.  Candidates have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be participating in a semester or year-long program.

Weiler and Company Scholarship

Students must have sophomore standing or higher, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a major in the College of Business & Economics to be eligible for this award.
 

Yvonne Fiskum International Scholarship

Students participating in any global experiences program who a 2.5 UW-W cumulative GPA or higher and with demonstrated financial need are eligible for this scholarship.

Separate Scholarship Application

Donald L. and Allene L. Graham Study in Britain Award

This scholarship is available to students studying abroad in the United Kingdom for a period of one semester or longer.  Students must have junior standing or higher at the time of participation and a GPA of 3.0 or above. This scholarship has a separate, paper-based application process. Further information and applications are available from the History Department (Laurentide 5221), The Center for Global Education (McCutchan 217), or downloaded here: Graham Study in Britain application.doc