Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024

Closes: 12/31/2024

The Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention Scholarship provides financial assistance to minorities in Wisconsin who are currently enrolled at a college in the state.

Win up to

$2,500

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to residents of Wisconsin who are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, or southeast Asians (students who were admitted to the United States after December 31, 1975, and who are former citizens of Laos, Vietnam, or Cambodia or whose ancestor was a citizen of 1 of those countries).

The Applicant shall be a resident of the United States, either a citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence by the federal immigration and naturalization service.

Applicants must be enrolled at least halftime as sophomores, juniors, seniors, or fifth-year undergraduates at a Wisconsin technical college, tribal college, non-profit, or independent college or university in the state.

They must be nominated by their institution and be able to demonstrate financial need.

Eligible students should apply through their school's financial aid office.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate

Location

Country: US
State: WI

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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