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πŸ’° University of Wisconsin-Stout Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

University of Wisconsin-Stout awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $16,279, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,279 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tuition & fees
$16,279
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,279/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $9,008), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Wisconsin-Stout's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Stout β€” no separate application

7 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

HRTM Alumni Scholarship
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
The HRTM Alumni Scholarship for New Students is a $1,000 one-year, non-renewable scholarship. Thirty scholarship awards are available for new entering students pursuing a major in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management.
Eligibility: No additional scholarship application is required, you will be automatically eligible if you meet these criteria: * Incoming first-year OR transfer student, transferring from an accredited college * Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester in the Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management program * Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from the most recent school attended * Both on-campus and online/customized instruction students are eligible
How to apply: ["no additional scholarship application required", "enrolled in HRTM program", "minimum cumulative GPA 2.5"]
πŸ“‹ one-year, non-renewable Source β†—
International Graduate Tuition Scholarship
Undergraduate: $5,000 award for international first-year and transfer applicants based on their high school and previous undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Graduate: $6,000 award for international graduate applicants based on their bachelors and previous graduate degree(s) cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Eligibility: International applicants to any UW-Stout degree program are automatically considered. Undergraduate: based on cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate: based on cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration at time of admission for international applicants", "full-time application to a degree program (international applicants must apply as full-time)"]
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International Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship
Undergraduate: $5,000 award for international first-year and transfer applicants based on their high school and previous undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Graduate: $6,000 award for international graduate applicants based on their bachelors and previous graduate degree(s) cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Eligibility: International applicants to any UW-Stout degree program are automatically considered. Undergraduate: based on cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate: based on cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
How to apply: ["automatic consideration at time of admission for international applicants", "full-time application to a degree program (international applicants must apply as full-time)"]
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Merit-Based Scholarships (range)
Award
$1,000-$2,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
Each year, UW-Stout awards over 400 merit-based scholarships to incoming students in recognition of academic excellence. These scholarships are highly competitive and granted through a selective award process.
Eligibility: Merit scholarship _consideration_ is available to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher. To be fully considered, students must be admitted to the university by December 1.
How to apply: ["admitted to the university by December 1 for full consideration", "no separate scholarship application required for incoming consideration (automatic consideration upon application/admission)"]
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Out-of-State Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship is a non-resident tuition waiver, renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $12,000.
Eligibility: The $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship ... You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: * New student starting at Stout Fall 2024 and beyond. * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher * Transfer student **OR** recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester * Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible) * Must be a resident of another state with non-resident status (Note: Students from IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, and SD are ineligible, as they qualify for reduced tuition through reciprocity or other waiver programs).
How to apply: ["no additional application required", "on-campus enrollment", "non-resident status"]
πŸ“‹ renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility Source β†—
Transfer Student Scholarship
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The Transfer Student Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Fifty scholarship awards are available for new entering transfer students.
Eligibility: No additional scholarship application is required, you are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent school attended. * Transferring a minimum of 24 credits, but no more than 90 credits. * Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an on-campus program (online/customized instruction students are ineligible). * First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian earned a 4-year college degree).
How to apply: ["no additional scholarship application required", "transfer minimum 24 credits and max 90 credits", "full-time on-campus enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ non-renewable Source β†—
Weidner New Student Scholarship
Award
$5,000 one-time in-state
$5,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
The Weidner New Student Scholarship is a $5,000 one-year, non-renewable scholarship. Twenty scholarship awards are available for new entering students pursuing a major in Real Estate Property Management.
Eligibility: No additional scholarship application is required, you will be automatically eligible if you meet these criteria: * Incoming first-year OR transfer student * Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester in the Real Estate Property Management program * Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from the most recent school attended
How to apply: ["no additional scholarship application required", "enrolled in Real Estate Property Management program", "minimum cumulative GPA 2.5"]
πŸ“‹ one-year, non-renewable Source β†—

Other scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Stout (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Honors College Scholarship
$1,000/yr
The $1,000 Honors College Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, for a total value of $4,000 ... Fifteen awards are available to select first-year students entering the Honors College.
Eligibility: You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: * Recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester, contingent on acceptance to the Honors College * Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible) * Complete the Honors College Application by February 1
How to apply: ["Honors College Application", "acceptance to the Honors College"]
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PTK Transfer Scholarship
$1,500-$2,500/yr
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges for a Fall semester start.
Eligibility: Offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges for a Fall semester start. View eligibility criterion, application form, and instructions.
How to apply: ["PTK application form/instructions (separate application referenced)"]
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Stout Promise Scholarship (non-awardees from interview process)
$2,000/yr
The selective $5,000 Stout Scholars Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $20,000.
Eligibility: You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: * Cumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher * ACT composite score of 27 or higher **or** SAT total score of at least 1280* * Recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester * Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible) * Must be admitted, and updated credentials must be received, by February 1
How to apply: ["Stout Scholars interview (invited by email in February)", "updated credentials on file by February 1", "on-campus enrollment", "invited interview (selection process)"]
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Stout Scholars Award
$5,000/yr
The selective $5,000 Stout Scholars Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $20,000.
Eligibility: You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: * Cumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher * ACT composite score of 27 or higher **or** SAT total score of at least 1280* * Recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester * Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible) * Must be admitted, and updated credentials must be received, by February 1
How to apply: ["Stout Scholars interview (invited by email in February)", "updated credentials on file by February 1", "on-campus enrollment", "invited interview (selection process)"]
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UW-Stout Foundation Scholarships (universal application)
Complete our single, universal scholarship application, and we'll consider you for hundreds of additional undergraduate and graduate scholarships through our UW-Stout Foundation Scholarship Program.
Eligibility: The University Foundation provides scholarships to help UW-Stout students finance their education. Complete a single, universal application to be considered for all scholarships in which you qualify.
How to apply: ["complete the UW-Stout Foundation universal scholarship application", "some foundation scholarships may require additional short-answer essays"]
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#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
Award of 50% of the Nonresident Tuition Rate. Qualifying admitted applicants will be awarded this scholarship each year at the incoming fall term.
Eligibility: Must be an international incoming freshman applicant of any major demonstrating interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange as a student at UW-Stout.
How to apply: ["complete the UW-Stout application for admission", "complete the online #YAWH scholarship application (available in January) and submit by April 1 to international@uwstout.edu"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Stout scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Wisconsin-Stout give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. University of Wisconsin-Stout lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Wisconsin-Stout give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 31% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Wisconsin-Stout's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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