Private Scholarships | UW-Green Bay

The University is regularly notified of scholarships local, regional and national organizations offer. In general, we limit this listing to awards for Wisconsin residents or students attending schools within the state.

We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information, nor are we responsible for the content in any of these outside sites or sources of information. Use caution when researching potential scholarships. A general rule to keep in mind: No site can guarantee a scholarship, regardless of the amount of money paid to them. If an entity requests payment or bank account information to access scholarships, it is most likely fraudulent.

We update this page as we are notified of new awards. Please check back regularly to view the most current listing.

The information on this page was last updated on July 11, 2025.

Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation

High school basketball players and managers planning to pursue a college degree with any UW System school. Most recipients will not play at the college level.
Deadline: April 30 each year

Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (Milwaukee Chap. 41)

Eligibility: 1) Wisconsin resident majoring in Accounting or Finance at a school with a Wisconsin campus (including online attendance) 2) Entering senior year in the Fall 2019 semester (current junior).

How to Apply: Review website for instructions and application

Deadline: March 15, 2019

Altrusa International Green Bay Scholarship

Seniors from selected high schools and returning adult students with financial need seeking to improve their level of literacy or career potential.
Deadline: March 24, 2021

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Appleton Branch

Woman who has graduated from a high school in the greater Fox Cities or currently resides in the area (and has done so for the past 10 years). Full-time student enrolling as a junior, senior, or graduate student in upcoming academic year.
Deadline: April 15, 2021

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Racine Branch

Racine County women who will be enrolled in the second half of an associate-degree program or as a junior or senior for Fall 2022. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Deadline: February 15, 2022

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Sheboygan Branch

Sheboygan area residents of at least 21 years of age.
Deadline: April 30, 2022

American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships

Eligibility: 1) Pursuing an undergraduate, master, doctoral or professional degree as a full-time student. Demonstrate financial need. Demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth degree verifiable federally-recognized American Indian blood.

How to Apply: Visit the website at www.aigcs.org/scholarships/

Deadline: Varies

Aurora Health Care Scholarships

The organization offers scholarships for high school seniors or current college students pursuing health-related careers, Aurora caregivers and children of Aurora caregivers.
Deadline: Review website

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Kathleen Skowlund Scholarship

Eligibility: 1) Walworth County resident 2) Staff or family member of Aurora Health Care caregiver 3) Pursuing a healthcare related field of study. 4) GPA of at least 3.00.

How to Apply: Review the packet online

Deadline: March 28, 2019

BayCare Clinic Foundation Scholarships

BayCare Clinic Foundation Healthcare Scholarship: Must be pursuing a career and course of study in a healthcare field.
Griffin Scholarship: High school seniors who are not otherwise receiving scholarships and whose families cannot fully pay for college.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic Manitowoc Healthcare Scholarship: UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus student pursuing a career and course of study in a healthcare field.
Deadline: April 5, 2021

The Big Picture Scholarship - Pella/Tundraland

Eligibility: 1) Working toward a degree in philosophy, business, psychology, or communications. 2) Maintain minimum 3.50 GPA.

How to Apply: Complete an Application

Deadline: May 1, 2018

Brule River Sportsmen's Club Scholarship

Open to junior, senior or graduate level students pursuing a career in natural resources. Students majoring in public policy, law, political science, engineering, or any other field that furthers public understanding, appreciation and conservation of natural resources will be considered. A member of the Brule River Sportsmen's Club, or the child or grandchild of a member, may be given preference.
Deadline: April 30 each year

Building Inspectors Association Southeast Wisconsin Denis Peterman Scholarship

Full-time students of at least sophomore standing pursuing a program of study related to construction at a technical or four-year College/University in the State of Wisconsin.
2025 BIASEW Dennis Peterman Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2025

Capital Credit Union Scholarship

High school seniors who are Capital Credit Union members pursing higher education. Minimum GPA 2.5.
Deadline: March 3, 2023

Cindy Tang Career Opportunity Scholarship

Women in Grant or Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin seeking to resume their education or pursue additional education after an interruption of three or more years.
Deadline: Applications reviewed as they are received

Cleveland Lions Club

Graduating high school students, or adults pursuing their first year of higher education, who reside in the Cleveland Elementary School boundaries or have a family member that is a Cleveland Lions Club active member. Exhibited participation in community service and/or school activities required.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Cleveland lions scholarship

Cream City LGBTQ+ Scholarship

Open to individuals who have graduated from a high school in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County; or currently attend an accredited post-secondary school in one of those counties; or are in a GED completion program in one of those counties; or have lived in one of these counties for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
Deadline: May 31, 2025

Community First Credit Union Scholarship

Graduating high school senior who is a primary member of the Credit Union with an account in good standing.
Deadline: Review website

Door County Environmental Council

Junior or senior students from Door County who are committed to economical and sustainable resources.
Deadline: April 15, 2023

Donald and Eunice Dow Trust Education Scholarship

Manitowoc County residents who are full-time undergraduates. Must have completed at least one year of college with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Deadline: May 15, 2023

Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must provide evidence of community service activities in an underserved community setting. Service activities may include activism, outreach, or peer counseling in tobacco prevention or control. The community service activity should be described in the personal statement. They must have a gpa of 3.0 or higher and be a US citizen or permanent legal resident to apply. Student pursuing a course of study in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field will be considered eligible.

How to Apply: Review website for eligibility requirements and deadlines

Deadline: Review website

Dreamers of Wisconsin

Students who are undocumented, DACAmented, or TPS recipients pursuing higher education in Wisconsin.
Deadline: March 15, 2022

Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin

Diagnosis of epilepsy with a preference to those currently residing within the organization's service area. GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Deadline: May 3, 2019

Eugene R. Bonynge Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship

Graduate of a Minnesota high school. Enrolled full time in a graduate program that leads to professional licensure as a Psychologist (LP), Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Practicing Clinical Counselor (LPCC). GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Deadline: May 10, 2021

Fashion for the Future (Azure De Pere)

Full-time undergraduate pursuing a career in the Fashion and Creative Industry. One birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander. Identify with she/her/hers.
Deadline: November 1, 2020

Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors Scholarship

Eligibility: Legal U.S. resident who will be enrolled as an undergraduate during 2017-2018.

How to Apply: Read more and learn how to apply

Deadline: January 15, 2018

Fond du Lac Area Foundation

Students who currently reside in Fond du Lac County and/or graduated from a high school in Fond du Lac or Dodge County.
Deadline: April 15, 2022

Flow Project Artist Scholarship

Open to UWGB students of all disciplines. Students will partner with a water professional in the UW System to create an art piece. Selected artists will be awarded and featured at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention.
Deadline: December 1, 2022

Fond du Lac Retired Educators Scholarship

Current public high school seniors residing in Fond du Lac County who will attend a university with a DPI accredited School of Education ~OR~ Graduate of a Fond du Lac County public high school who is accepted into a DPI accredited School of Education.
FAREA scholarship application
Deadline: March 1, 2024

Folds of Honor

Opportunities available for dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled US Service members and first responders.
Deadline: April 1, 2025

Geri Czarnecki Women In Leadership Scholarship

The Geri Czarnecki Women In Leadership fund exists to impact women in leadership roles who may be experiencing hardship. Its purpose is to help support the continuing education of women. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a university/school to apply. Applicants may re-apply each semester.
Deadline:Review website

Greater Madison Area Society for Human Resource Management (GMA SHRM)

Eligibility: 1) Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a Wisconsin College or University. 2) Pursuing a business-related program. 3) Current student member of GMA SHRM student chapter or other related business organization. 4) GPA of at least 2.75.

How to Apply: Review application requirements

Deadline: Postmarked by December 7, 2018

Greater Milwaukee Garden Club

Open to students pursuing the study of horticulture or plant sciences (such as floriculture, landscape design, botany, agronomy, plant pathology) or environmental sciences. Applicants must have a least sophomore status with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and continued enrollment through Fall 2025.
Deadline: April 1, 2025

Hamilton High School Future Educators Club

Hamilton High School (Sussex, WI) graduates enrolled in a teacher education program to earn a Wisconsin Provisional Educator License who will complete one semester of student-teaching during the 2020-2021 school year.
Deadline: March 31, 2021

Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship

Eligibility: 1) Incoming freshman planning to attend a Wisconsin college or university during the 2017-2018 school year 2) Minimum 3.00 GPA

How to Apply: Review the requirements and complete online application.

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Hazel B. Stephenson Scholarship

Available to Fond du Lac County residents who are, or who will be, attending UW System colleges in 2025-2026
Deadline: March 21, 2025

Hearthstone of Wisconsin Scholarship

Residents of Sheboygan County who are identified as and enrolled in a program for students with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain impairments or autism.
Deadline: May 15 each year

Institute for Internal Auditors Fox Valley/Central Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility: 1) Declared major or minor in accounting or business administration with an interest in internal auditing.

How to apply: Review the application requirements

Deadline: February 28, 2019

Integrated Community Solutions Ladder of Hope Scholarship

Open to degree-seeking undergraduate students attending public or private educational institutions in Wisconsin and are current participants or household members of the Brown County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program or are currently receiving another form(s) of government subsidized assistance.
Deadline: May 31, 2024

Isabelle Rowe Nursing Scholarship

Students aged 21 or older who reside in Waupaca or Fox Valley areas in Wisconsin and are pursuing a degree in nursing at a college, university or technical school.
Deadline: Review Website

Izaak Walton League of America, Brown County Chapter

Ray Kliss and Past President's Memorial Scholarship - State of Wisconsin residents that are, or will be, studying environmental science or related conservation programs at the college or technical school level in the Fall/Winter of 2024/2025.
Deadline: March 31, 2024

Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation Denise Bertucci Memorial Scholarship

Full-time students at least 22 years of age who returned to school after at least two years off. Must have completed at least two semesters since returning to school and have a 3.00 or higher GPA.
Deadline: July 30, 2022

Kettle Moraine Garden Club

Available to full-time undergraduate students attending a Wisconsin four-year school and pursing a degree in horticulture, landscape design, nature photography, botany, natural sciences/resources, forestry, wetlands, ecology, conservation or environmental science/studies.
Deadline: April 30, 2025

Kids' Chance of Wisconsin

Child aged 17-24 of a parent who sustained a work-related serious injury or fatality covered by the worker's compensation laws of Wisconsin. Preference given to Wisconsin residents and students attending schools within the state.
Deadline: May 1, each year for new awards (June 15 for renewals)

Lacek Group LLC Scholarship

Black, indigenous, person of color (BIPOC) students who are Minnesota residents pursuing a degree in computer programming, creative arts, data/statistics, marketing, or program management.
Deadline: April 15, 2023

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award

Students currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university at least 200 miles from their home who are in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
Deadline: April 26, 2024

Lou McGlothian Memorial Scholarship

African-American, Asian, Hispanic or Native American students with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Deadline: June 30, 2023

Madison American Society of Quality Chapter 1217

Current high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in an associate degree or higher program at an accredited college or university; Minimum enrollment, 6 credits; No minimum GPA for current high school seniors; Applicants currently pursuing a degree must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Deadline: April 1, 2024

Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association

Open to undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a Wisconsin-based college or university with a demonstrated interest in outdoor recreation, conservation, and preservation. Undergraduates must have completed sophomore year by 6/30/2025 to be eligible for the undergraduate scholarship. Graduate students must have completed their undergraduate degree by 6/30/2025 to be eligible for the graduate level scholarship.
Deadline: June 16, 2025

Manitowoc Noon Rotary Club

Students with at least sophomore status attending the Manitowoc Campus with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Deadline: April 29, 2023

Martin Law Office, S.C.

Candidates must submit an essay explaining how they have made a positive impact in their community.
Deadline: August 19, 2019

Mental Health America Lakeshore Wisco Fanatics Scholarship

Open to student-athletes competing on a team at Lakeland University, St. Norbert College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, or Lawrence University who demonstrate a strong interest in mental health. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Mental Health America Lakeshore Wisco Fanatics Scholarship Application

Deadline: November 29, 2024

Mercy Health System Association of Volunteers

Students with volunteer experience who plan to enter the medical field and live in one of the following counties: Rock (WI), Walworth (WI), or McHenry (IL).
Deadline: February 28, 2020

Minnesota Builders Exchange and The Builders Group

Enrolled in an accredited construction-related program with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Deadline: May 31, 2019

Money Smart - Southwest Wisconsin

Graduating high school seniors with knowledge of money management who live in Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, or Rock counties.
Deadline: March 13, 2020

MRA - The Management Association Scholarships

Juniors and seniors pursuing HR programs:
Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship
Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship for Students of Color
Deadline: June 30, 2022

Myanmar High School Seniors (eligible students: Myanmar ancestry who are Wisconsin resident)

Nisei established this scholarship fund to honor those who helped them by "paying it forward". The scholarships are awarded annually to Myanmar high school seniors throughout the U.S. It is an opportunity to support student's post-secondary aspirations.
Deadline: Monday, March 25th, 2024

National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin

Must be a legally blind student attending college full-time in the Fall of 2020.
Deadline: January 30, 2020

Newton Lions Club

Undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of satisfactory college work.
Deadline: March 15, 2023

P.E.O. Chapter CD Manitowoc, Wisconsin Marsh-Picket-Richey Scholarship

Open to female graduates of a Manitowoc County high school who are enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay Campus; University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus; Lakeshore Technical College; or Lakeland University. Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Preference may be given to returning or nontraditional students.

2025 Marsh-Pickett-Richey Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2025

P.E.O. Chapter Q Ma rinette, Wisconsin Scholarship

Open to new, continuing, or re-entry female students residing in Marinette County, WI or Menominee County, MI enrolled, or intending to enroll, in at least 6 credits. Must have/maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Deadline: August 9, 2024

Peo scholarship fall 2024 application

P.E.O. Greater Green Bay Chapters, Reciprocity Scholarship

Brown County women who have had their education interrupted and have re-entered, or wish to re-enter, a post-secondary institution.
2024 2025 peo scholarship application pdf
Deadline: April 1, 2024

Peter and Colleen Caylor Scholarship

SHORT Merrill High School or Merrill Adult Diploma Academy graduates (not current seniors) or students who attained a GED after attendance in the Merrill Area Public Schools. Special consideration is given to adults with a gap between high school and college enrollment.
Deadline: June 1, 2019

Polanki Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee

Junior, senior, or graduate students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and who are of Polish ancestry AND/OR are committed to understanding, preserving or disseminating Polish culture or language. Minimum 3.00 GPA.
Deadline: January 6, 2025