All Opportunities
Thank you for applying for scholarships through the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation. We appreciate your interest and the time you invested in the application process. We want to let you know that scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year have been awarded.
If you were selected to receive a scholarship, you should have already received an email notification from the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation email address: foundation@uwlax.edu.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
NEW APPLICATIONS DEADLINE FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS: JANUARY 15,2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN: FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Welcome to the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Scholarship website! The scholarships listed below are offered through the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation. Click “Show Filters” to display filter options such as college or major. Use the “Search” box to find scholarships by keyword or name. Click the scholarship name to learn more about the opportunity.
Sign in and complete your General Application. You may also be prompted to complete a Conditional Application based on your area of study. Once you complete these applications, you will be recommended open scholarship opportunities that you may be qualified to apply for based on your student record. Some scholarships are awarded solely based on the General or Conditional Application. These awards list “No Action Needed” in the action column. You will automatically be considered for these awards if you’ve submitted the required General or Conditional Application, and you meet the award requirements. Qualifying for any scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.
Scholarship Application Dates
The majority of scholarship application dates are as follows for the 2026-2027 academic year, unless otherwise noted:
Application Start Date: 10/1/2025
Application Deadline: 1/15/2026
Please note: The scholarship amount awarded may vary from the advertised amount. Payout of all awards is subject to availability of funds and will be paid out for the 2026-2027 academic year, unless otherwise noted.
Due to NCAA Div. III regulations, athletics cannot be considered in the awarding of scholarships. Commenting on athletic involvement on scholarship applications or references from coaches is prohibited.
Due to FERPA regulations, reviewers have limited access to your information. To also help keep reviews more anonymous and in line with FERPA regulations, we ask that you please refrain from stating your name in your essay questions.
If you have any questions related to the scholarship process, please email FoundationScholarship@uwlax.edu
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Varies |
Taylor Family Scholarship in Health Education/Physical Education and Elementary Education (SOE or SAH)
student to be enrolled full time
in even-numbered years, recipient...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| $2,000 |
The Shirley & Gerald Ruoff Student Teaching Scholarship
1. Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| $500.00 |
UWL TRIO Student Activist Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support a student activist in a...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Warta L. Krueger Hall Memorial Scholarship (SOE)
education major who wants to be a teacher
financial need shall be...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Werner-Engsberg Family Scholarship for Elementary Education (K-5) (SOE)
Recipient must be a junior or senior enrolled full time at UW-La...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| $3,000.00 |
Werner-Engsberg Family Student Teaching Scholarship Fund for Elementary Education (K-5) (SOE)
Recipient must be a junior or senior enrolled full time at UW-La...
|
Deadline01/15/2026 |
| Varies |
B. J. Young Scholarship
first or second semester senior to be enrolled full time in...
|
Ended |
| $1,000 |
American Association of University Women Scholarship
junior or senior to be enrolled full time
GPA requirement of...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Pauline Abel Scholarship (SOE)
junior majoring in elementary education
financial need should be...
|
Ended |
| Varies |
Commitment to Diversity Award (GENERAL)
explain the top three reasons that your nomination deserves the...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Duane W. & Janet H. Ring Scholarship (SOE)
Education major enrolled full time at UWL
Financial need must be...
|
Ended |
| $350.00 |
La Crosse Area Retired Educator's Association Scholarship (SOE)
Recipient must be a WI resident in good academic standing
Recipient...
|
Ended |
| Varies |
Chet Bradley Scholarship Fund in School Health Education
Required Qualifications:
Recipient must be enrolled full time at UWL...
|
Ended |