International Student Awards are for F-1 students paying the nonresident tuition rate. If your tuition rate is changed to WI or MN Resident, Midwest Tuition Program, or Return to Wisconsin, any awards will be reduced/removed to reflect these changes. International students are not eligible to receive awards while in the Intensive English Program.
Automatic International Student Award (Waiver)
IMPORTANT NOTE! First-year student awards are renewable for up to 3 additional years* (4 years total), and transfer student awards are renewable for up to 1 additional year* (2 years total). Awards are based on the following criteria as calculated by Admissions staff at the point of admission.
- First-year students
- $3,000 per year, 3.5-3.64 unweighted GPA
- $6,000 per year, 3.65-3.79 unweighted GPA
- $8,000 per year, 3.8+ unweighted GPA
- Transfer students
- $3,000 per year, 3.0-3.24 cumulative transfer GPA
- $6,000 per year, 3.25-3.49 cumulative transfer GPA
- $8,000 per year, 3.5+ cumulative transfer GPA
*Receipt of award for additional years is contingent upon meeting minimum renewability criteria.
By Review – Awards & Scholarships for International Students
International students may apply for additional consideration for merit or need-based awards and scholarships. These are awarded to select, admitted, degree-seeking international students (first-year or transfer) based on demonstrated academic achievements, involvement in community activities, leadership and need.
A scholarship application is required to be considered for these awards. After , go to our site to apply online for the Incoming International Student Award. Once you are logged in, select Admissions Scholarship Application.
*Receipt of renewable awards for additional years is contingent upon meeting renewability criteria.