Coming Soon — New Blue Devil Scholarship!
UW-Stout is rolling out a new Blue Devil First-Year Scholarship for Fall 2022! The $2,000 one-year non-renewable scholarship will be for new first-year students who meet the eligibility criteria and are admitted to UW-Stout by the first Monday in February for the fall semester.
Blue Devil First-Year Scholarship to be announced in June 2021!
Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way for you to pay for your college education. Since scholarships are classified as gift aid, they do not have to be repaid. You can apply for and earn scholarships based on many factors, including demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, minority status, and more.
For incoming students, the following scholarships require that you interview or submit an application in addition to meeting certain eligibility criteria.
Stout Scholars | $5,000 (renewal option)
The selective Stout Scholars Scholarship is awarded to just three outstanding students! You are eligible if you meet these criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher AND
- ACT composite score of 27 or higher
or SAT total score of at least 1280 AND - New freshman student admitted to UW-Stout for fall semester by the first Monday in February
- Updated credentials must be received by the first Monday in February
Although our current admissions criteria does not require a test score submission at this time, this scholarship WILL REQUIRE a test score on file by the first Monday in February.
Students who meet these requirements will be invited by email to attend a Stout Scholars Day event in February 2022. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years ($5,000 per year) as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $20,000.
Out of State Scholarship | $2,000 (renewal option)
This is a $2,000 scholarship, you are eligible if you meet these criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher AND
- New freshman student admitted to UW-Stout for fall semester by the first Monday in February
- Students that would be considered out-of-state, meaning there is no reciprocity agreement and/or other agreement like the Midwest Student Exchange Program
This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years ($2,000 per year) as long as the student remains enrolled full-time and in good academic standing.
Honors College Scholarship | $1,000 (renewal option)
This is a $1,000 scholarship for select freshmen entering the Honors College. You are eligible for this scholarship if you meet these criteria:
- New freshman admitted to UW-Stout for fall semester, contingent on acceptance to the Honors College.
- Complete the Honors College Application by the first Monday in February.
15 scholarships are available. Each scholarship is renewable for an additional three years ($1,000 per year) as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total package of $4,000.
Transfer Student Scholarship | $1,000
You may be eligible for a Transfer Student Scholarship if you meet these criteria for Fall semester start:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from your previous institution
- Must be an on campus student (customized instruction students do not qualify)
- Transferring a minimum of 24 credits, but no more than 90 credits.
- Admitted to UW-Stout by June 1, 2020 with final transcripts due by the second Monday in June.
- Completed your FAFSA to be considered for any need-based scholarship decisions.
Each recipient will receive $1,000 with half the amount awarded in the fall semester and half in the spring semester. We will notify recipients by mail, email, and as a part of your financial aid package sent out in late June. Scholarship dollars are limited and not all eligible transfer students will receive a scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship | $1,500 - $2,500
This scholarship is offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges for a Fall semester start. Please apply by the second Monday in June. PTK Transfer Scholarship (PDF)
Return to Wisconsin
Is your parent or grandparent a Stout alum? If so, you may qualify for a 25% discount off the non-resident tuition rate. Students are eligible to renew for up to 3 more years if they remain in good academic standing.
For any questions or concerns, please contact:
Joel Helms, Director of Admissions
715-232-3485
helmsj@uwstout.edu
