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πŸ’° University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$2,000-$2,250/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $17,219, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,219 a year before other aid.

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

Tuition & fees
$17,219
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,219/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $8,090), 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-Whitewater's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater β€” no separate application

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

Chancellor’s Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a competitive, four-year renewable scholarship for $2,000 per year, totaling $8,000. Chancellor’s Scholars enjoy benefits such as admission to the University Honors Program and additional consideration on housing preferences.
Source β†—
Midwest Tuition Rate (MTR) discount (participating states)
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: Nonresident new freshmen students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this merit scholarship at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring terms only).
How to apply: ["admitted by Jan. 1 priority deadline", "no separate application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident 2.5-2.74
Award
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Eligibility: Nonresident new freshmen students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this merit scholarship at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring terms only).
How to apply: ["admitted by Jan. 1 priority deadline", "no separate application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident 2.75-3.24
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Eligibility: Nonresident new freshmen students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this merit scholarship at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring terms only).
How to apply: ["admitted by Jan. 1 priority deadline", "no separate application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident 3.25-3.74
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Eligibility: Nonresident new freshmen students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this merit scholarship at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring terms only).
How to apply: ["admitted by Jan. 1 priority deadline", "no separate application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident 3.75-4.0
Award
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: Nonresident new freshmen students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this merit scholarship at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring terms only).
How to apply: ["admitted by Jan. 1 priority deadline", "no separate application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident transfer 3.50-3.749
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Eligibility: Nonresident transfer students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this scholarship at time of admission. This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years, and is available for students joining UW-Whitewater during the Fall 2026 term or later.
How to apply: ["no separate application required", "GPA calculated based upon transferable college credits"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Nonresident transfer 4.0-3.75
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: Nonresident transfer students who meet the academic criteria outlined in the grid above will automatically qualify for this scholarship at time of admission. This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years, and is available for students joining UW-Whitewater during the Fall 2026 term or later.
How to apply: ["no separate application required", "GPA calculated based upon transferable college credits"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—

Other scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3)

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

Academic Excellence Scholarship
$2,250/yr
Wisconsin high school seniors with the highest grade point average are designated by their high school to receive this award for $2250 per year. Students must maintain continuous enrollment and eligibility cannot exceed 8 semesters.
How to apply: ["designation by high school"]
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King/ChΓ‘vez Scholars award package
King/Chávez Scholars are awarded a merit-based scholarship package totaling approximately $5,000. Additionally, scholars are provided opportunities to participate in undergraduate research, high-impact practices, and a summer transition program.
Eligibility: Qualified applicants should have a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students and those who have significant financial need.
How to apply: ["separate application", "minimum 3.0 GPA"]
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UW-Whitewater Campus Scholarships (returning/current students)
UW-Whitewater students are eligible to apply for hundreds of scholarships β€” worth more than $2.7 million β€” each year through the UW-Whitewater Foundation or through their college or major.
Eligibility: Continuing students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships between mid-November to mid-February. Students will receive an email once the website is open for applications.
How to apply: ["separate application via WINS/Scholarship System", "must be logged into WINS to apply"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarships

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

Published awards range $1,000-$6,000/yr. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$6,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 35% of tuition.

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

7 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-Whitewater?

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-Whitewater's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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