Foundation Scholarships
A page within UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation
Empowering Students, Inspiring Donors
Through the generosity of alumni and friends, the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation provided over $1.8 million in student scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships reduce financial barriers and empower students to focus on achieving their academic and career goals. This continued support represents a meaningful investment in the next generation of UWL leaders.
If you are enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year
Please note Foundation Scholarships for the current academic year have been awarded.
If you will be enrolled for the 2026-2027 academic year
You are eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships beginning October 1, 2025. The application deadline date is January 15, 2026, at midnight. Apply at https://uwlax.academicworks.com, log in using your NETID credentials.
If you are graduating in May or August 2026
You are eligible to apply for select graduating senior scholarships if you meet the requirements beginning October 1, 2025. The application deadline date is January 15, 2026, at midnight. Apply at https://uwlax.academicworks.com, using your NETID credentials to log in, click "Show Filters" to display options like graduation year or class level.
Resources
Scholarship Resource Center
The Scholarship Resource Center (SRC) is a resource for students who are focused on finding alternative funding for their education. The SRC is committed to helping students locate scholarships, grants and cash awards that fit their unique qualifications, educate them on submitting high quality applications and ultimately, see them further their education by receiving funds to fund that education.
UWL Financial Aid
Do you have questions about how pay for college? You'll find information on financial aid and how to manage money at the Financial Aid Office.
- Scholarship Coordinator
- Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- csmith4@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8760