Incoming Student Admissions Scholarships

 

In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, UW-Eau Claire awards more than a quarter of a million dollars in merit-based scholarships to outstanding students each year through a competitive scholarship process.

Scholarship process:  

Incoming freshmen students who are eligible at the point of admission, before Feb. 1, will automatically be considered for any incoming freshman scholarship — there is no separate application to apply. However, eligible students accepted by the December 1 priority application deadline may be considered for early awards. Eligible freshmen students must have an ACT score of 25+ and be in the top 25 percent of their high school class (or if class rank is unavailable, a GPA of 3.5+ on a 4.0 scale).

Incoming transfer students who are eligible at the point of admission, before March 1, will automatically be considered for any applicable scholarships — there is no separate application to apply. Eligible transfer students must have a minimum transferable GPA of 3.5.

(Note: Nontraditional students (freshmen or transfer) will be reviewed for applicable scholarships at the point of admission prior to March 1.)  

What is considered in the scholarships process?
As you are filling out your application for admission, make sure to keep in mind that your transcripts, list of involvement and essays are among the criteria that will be reviewed for scholarship purposes. Incoming freshmen scholarships are highly competitive. The typical profile of the 2012 freshman scholarship recipient was in the top 6% of their graduating class with an ACT composite score of 29.

When will I hear if I've been awarded a scholarship? 

Scholarship award notices will be sent to scholarship recipients by the beginning of April of their senior year. If scholarships are declined, we will re-award to alternates throughout the summer months.   

When will I hear about my financial aid package? 

Students who have applied for need-based aid through financial aid will be notified of their aid packages directly from the Office of Financial Aid.  If you have questions about your financial aid package, please contact the Office of Financial Aid by calling 715-836-3373 or by e-mail at finaid@uwec.edu.

Get more information: 

• Scholarships for which eligible incoming students are automatically considered
• Guaranteed incoming freshmen awards  - see below
• Scholarships that require a separate application - see below
• Scholarships for currently enrolled students