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Private scholarship opportunities

Private outside scholarships are facilitated through the Office of Student Financial Aid and outside organizations. Spanning a variety of different disciplines, students should be aware that private offerings have different application requirements, deadlines and qualifications.

Students must report all outside scholarships from sources other than the federal, state and university programs. Need-based aid may be reduced when a student receives a combination of need based aid and outside scholarships that exceed their financial need. In addition, a reduction of merit awards may occur if the total of all tuition-specific awards exceeds the total cost of tuition or if the value of all awards (including the outside scholarships) exceeds the total cost of attendance. If you have any questions, please see the Financial Aid Guide.

The following lists are by no means exhaustive, but offer many unique scholarship opportunities across various areas of study. To research other scholarship opportunities, please visit these websites.

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Business

The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2/27/2026
Applicant must be a US. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient. Must be a full-time student at a four-year accredited institution in the U.S., minimum 3.2 GPA, and major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, or public relations. Applicant must have at least one year to complete their degree from the time the scholarship is awarded in May 2026 and must be available to participate in the organization's scholarship activities in May 2026.

https://lagrantfoundation.org/scholarship-application-process/

SHRM Jack Schoemer Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/01/2026
Applicant must be a Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee, or Manitowoc County resident. Applicant must be a senior in high school or entering the second year or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student. Applicant must have a declared major or emphasis in human resources management or business major with an emphasis on human resources management (or intend to if not already accepted into the program).

Click here for more information and application.

Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/31/2026

Applicant must be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2026 with a minimum 2.5 GPA during the last academic year. Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada.
https://kochharandco.ca/application

Society of Defense Financial Management National Scholarship Program
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: 3/31/2026

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of their school year, or a high school graduate within ten months of the application deadline. Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management, such as business administration, economics, accounting, finance, etc.
https://asmc.secure-platform.com/a/#scholarshipgrants

Dental

The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Amount: Full-tuition and monthly stipend
Deadline: No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled full-time and qualify to become a commissioned officer. Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology. The U.S. Army Medical Department will pay 100 percent of tuition for a graduate-level health care degree and a $2,000 monthly stipend. Recipient is obligated to serve one year of active duty for every year the scholarship is received.
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/medical/amedd-scholarship

Engineering

Milwaukee Water Works Community Project
Amount: Varies
Deadline: No deadline

Applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S., Milwaukee county resident, and enrolled (or enrolling) in an engineering program.
https://www.employmilwaukee.org/Employ-Milwaukee/Adult--Programs/Milwaukee-Water-Works.htm

Engineering Education Foundation of America Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 11/23/2025

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program. Applicant must be entering their sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth year in fall 2025 semester. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
https://engineeringfoundation.org/application

Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 11/25/2025
Amount: $ 2,500

Applicants must be a computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration, or marketing student. This application is open to both undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university in the U.S.
https://www.zipitwireless.com/scholarship

Northwest Branch Goodell Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 11/26/2025

Applicant must be a permanent resident within the Northwest Branch limits. Applicant must have completed, or will complete in the present semester, at least one full academic year of study in the engineering curriculum. Applicant must be attending, or plan to attend the following semester at an ABET accredited engineering institution.
https://www.ascewinw.org/scholarships/

Premier Equipment Scholarship
Deadline: 12/1/2025
Amount: $2,000

Applicant must be a U.S. student and submit a personal essay. Candidate is chosen based on character, academic achievement, and financial need.
https://premierequipment.com/mechanical-engineering-scholarship/

WCPA Scholarship
Deadline: 12/12/2025
Amount: $1,000

Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree. Applicant must be an undergraduate with junior/senior status or graduate student status. Applicant's course work must have an emphasis in transportation, construction, or materials engineering. https://wisconcrete.starchapter.com/form.php?form_id=22&c=1

Anthony Ihedoha Anaebere, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2/27/2026

Applicant must be Nigerian-born or first generation Nigerian-American student pursuing and undergraduate or grade level engineering degree at an accredited college/university in the U.S. Must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 (if currently a high school student) or 2.5 (if currently a college/university student).
https://aiascholarship.com/2017-scholarship-announcement/

Graduate Students

Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship
Amount: $30,000
Deadline: 12/31/2025

Applicant must be a full-time graduate level student pursuing a degree relative to the state/local government finance. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
https://www.gfoa.org/available-scholarships

Nursing

The Next Step Spring Scholarship
Deadline: 12/19/2025
Amount: $1,000

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be an undergraduate student entering the spring 2026 semester with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in nursing or enrolled in a nursing program.
https://www.kurufootwear.com/pages/scholarship

Nurse.org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 12/31/2025

Applicant must be at least 17 years old, 3.0 GPA or higher, and must be accepted or currently attending a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution.
https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Quarterly

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
https://www.aacnnursing.org/students/scholarships-financial-aid

Navy Nurse Candidate Program
Amount: Up to $34,000
Deadline: No deadline

Undergraduate nursing students have the opportunity to earn up to $34,000 while completing their BSN Nursing degree. Participants would have a guaranteed job as a Nurse immediately after receiving BSN. For more information, contact Chief Alvin Miles at (847) 513-2687 or Alvin.l.miles@navy.mil or Chief Bradley Beckman at (847) 562-6518 or Bradley.beckman@navy.mil.

Scholarships for Nursing Students
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing

Multiple scholarship listings are posted on the following website.
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/

Law

Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 11/30/2025

Open to applicants recently accepted to an accredited U.S. law school.
https://www.emeryreddy.com/scholarship

Richard Linn American Inn of Court: Mark T. Banner Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 12/6/2025

Applicant must be a law student enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. and who will continue in that program through the fall '26 semester.
https://www.linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml

Farmer & Morris Law Volunteer Service Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 12/15/2025

Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited law school with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have a demonstrable record of volunteerism.
https://www.farmermorris.com/about/scholarship/

General Federation of Women's Clubs in Iowa: Phyllis Hughes Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2/1/2026

Applicant must be a woman from Iowa enrolling in Law School at the University of Iowa, Drake University, or with preference given to Marquette Law School. Scholarship awards are based on volunteerism, leadership, achievement and financial need, in that order.
Please click here for the application.

Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2/9/2026

Applicant must be enrolled or have accepted to a college or university that is located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents currently live. Must be in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of an undergraduate degree and must be pursuing an education related to law. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher as of the most recent academic semester completed. Applicant must be above the age of 17 and be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
https://www.fawelllaw.com/scholarship

Law Offices of Jon Friedman Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: 07/25/2026

Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2025 semester. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
https://www.jonathanmfriedman.com/scholarship-application/

Barkhordarian Law Firm Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2026

Applicant must be pursuing a law degree. Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States and can provide proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate program in pre-law or a related field, or proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited law school for the Fall of 2026. Applicant must demonstrate strong academic performance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level.
https://barklawfirm.com/scholarship-application/

Teacher Education

Miscellaneous

CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter University Outreach Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 11/21/2025

Applicant must be full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student. Students receiving full tuition scholarships are not eligible. Scholarship is award based on economic need in conjunction with academic merit.
https://chicago.corenetglobal.org/about/committees/universityoutreach/scholarship

Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 11/30/2025

Open to applicants currently enrolled to an accredited U.S. college or university.
https://www.emeryreddy.com/scholarship

Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 11/30/2025

Open to applicants recently accepted to an accredited U.S. law school.
https://www.emeryreddy.com/scholarship

Driver Education Initiative Award - "In the Driver's Seat"
Deadline: 11/30/2025
Amount: $500

Applicant must be enrolled in high school, university, or college. Employees or relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible.
https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

Empowering Women in Tech - Essay Scholarship by Designli
Deadline: 11/30/2025
Amount: $3,000

Applicant must be a female-identifying student in the U.S. pursuing a degree in the STEM field and enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
https://designli.co/women-in-tech-scholarship

The Space to Succeed Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 11/30/2025

Applicant must be 18 years old or older at the time of application. Applicant must be a legal U.S. resident and enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the spring '26 term.
https://thestoragecenter.com/self-storage/scholarship/

The Saint Crewe Scholarship
Deadline: 11/30/2025
Amount: $2,000

Applicant must be a high school student, undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the spring 2026 semester and provide proof of enrollment. Applicant must be at least 18 years old and be a legal U.S. resident with a valid U.S. social security number.
https://saintcrewe.com/pages/scholarship

2K Annual Drug Rehab USA - Mental Health Scholarship
Deadline: 12/1/2025
Amount: $2,000

Applicant must be enrolled in any mental health degree program, such as psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.
https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/

SMART Scholarship - U.S. Department of Defense
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 12/05/2025

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom. Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2027. Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2026, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline. Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=application_registration

2026 Susan B. Anthony - Women of Influence Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 12/5/2025

Applicant must be a woman, 25 years old or older, from Kenosha County pursuing a higher education. Financial need will be considered as well.
Click here for the application.

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/15/2025

Open to current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.

https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm

Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: 12/18/2025

Applicant must be a high school senior, minimum 2.5 GPA, with financial need planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicant must reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, and will be asked to demonstrate ambition and self-drive to give back to their communities by encouraging other students to pursue post-secondary attainment.
https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/equitableexcellence/

RMD Law Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 12/30/2025

Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in 2025, or be a student currently enrolled in college or university. Applicant must have at a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
https://www.rmdlaw.com/scholarship/

Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: 12/31/2025