University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh, WI
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
68%
Tuition
$7,500 in-state
$15,100 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#73 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Engineering Technology Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Engineering Technology Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students intending to major in Engineering Technology. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in order to receive the award. Incoming freshmen must have a 22 or higher ACT (or SAT equivalent) or a high school GPA of at least 3.2. Transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Erwin G. Ackerman Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Erwin G. Ackerman Scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman entering UW Oshkosh in the summer or fall following high school graduation, with plans to pursue a degree in the field of engineering. Applicant must have graduated from a high school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and have a strong academic record, particularly in math and science. Applicant must submit three letters of recommendation and a statement about their interest in engineering and their career goals. Financial need is not a consideration. Awards are renewed each semester for a total of four consecutive semesters, providing applicant maintains full-time status at UW Oshkosh, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and continues to pursue an engineering degree.
Michael D. Wachtel Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full In-State Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The applicant for Michael D. Wachtel Memorial Scholarship must be an incoming freshman enrolled full-time at UW Oshkosh. Applicant must submit one letter of reference that comments on their character and work ethic and must submit a personal statement describing their academic and community activities and their educational and personal goals. Applicant must file the FAFSA and the award will not exceed the applicant?s financial need. The award is renewable for a total of four years granted the recipient makes reasonable progress toward completing their degree and is actively engaged in community or university service.
Titan National Scholars
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$12600 to $30,300
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, one of Wisconsin?s leading four-year universities, launched Titan National Scholars in 2015 to honor and reward high-achieving students from across the country.
Titan National Scholars are an exclusive group of nonresident freshmen and transfer students who receive an impressive academic scholarship. The scholarship brings the cost of tuition for nonresident students in line with Wisconsin?s low-cost, in-state tuition.
UW Oshkosh National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Up to Full Ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Students who qualify as a National Merit Finalist may receive a full-ride to UW Oshkosh, which includes: full cost of resident tuition, standard room/board and an $800 book allowance for eight semesters. (Nonresident students who qualify for Titan National Scholars may combine both awards to cover full tuition charges.) This scholarship is valued at more than $15,000 per year! No scholarship application is necessary.
National Achievement Finalist Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full In-State Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Students must have a qualifying score to be considered a National Achievement Finalist. Students with a qualifying score must submit a copy of their finalist letter to Justin Stigler in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office and enroll at UW Oshkosh immediately following high school graduation. Those that do, have the opportunity to earn credit for Wisconsin in-state tuition. This scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic performance (3.0 cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credits earned each year).
Ed Karrels Continuing Music Performance Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Ed Karrels Scholarship is a tuition award for music performance available only to students whose academic majors are in areas other than music.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Music Scholarship award is given at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh Music Department based on the applicant?s audition. The recipient must be a new freshman, must have applied for admission to UW Oshkosh by February 1, 2017, must rank in the top 33% of high school class OR score a 22 or above on ACT and must have musical background in brass, strings, guitar, woodwinds, percussion, voice or keyboard
Joan Luce Scholarship For Orchestral Strings
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Joan Luce Scholarship for Orchestral Strings was established by the estate of Dr. Joan Luce, faculty member in the UW Oshkosh music department, 1969-1998. Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled at or accepted for admission to UW Oshkosh. Applicant must be a student in the College of Letters and Science with a declared major or minor in the music program with primary applied instrument as orchestral strings (defined as violin, viola, cello, double bass or harp). Preference will be given to music majors. Applicant must meet the minimum criteria established by the department of music for their department-wide scholarship selection process. Provided the recipient maintains the criteria listed above and maintains an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, the scholarship is renewable for a total of four semesters. This award is given at the discretion of the UW Oshkosh Music Department based on the applicant?s audition.
Army ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Army ROTC at UW Oshkosh offers two, three and four-year scholarships to qualified students who are motivated to become Officers in the United States Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve. All Army ROTC scholarships cover full tuition, fees, books to a maximum of $1,200 per year, and a cash stipend. The stipend is $300, $350, $400 and $500 per month as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior respectively. Applications for this scholarship are accepted year-round. Call the Army ROTC scholarship officer at UW Oshkosh for more information at 920-424-3417 or email army-rotc@uwosh.edu.
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