Scholarships

Each year, UW-Stout awards over 400 merit-based scholarships to incoming students in recognition of academic excellence. These scholarships are highly competitive and granted through a selective award process. All new first-year students admitted to UW-Stout are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, but please note that selection is not guaranteed.

Merit scholarship consideration is available to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. To be fully considered, students must be admitted to the university by December 1. A second round of awards may be offered by April 1, depending on the availability of funds.

Eligibility Requirements

The selective $5,000 Stout Scholars Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $20,000. Students who meet eligibility requirements will be invited by email to attend a Stout Scholars interview in February and three outstanding students will be awarded! You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher
• ACT composite score of 27 or higher or SAT total score of at least 1280*
• Recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester
• Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible)
• Must be admitted, and updated credentials must be received, by February 1

*Although our current admission criteria does not require a test score submission at this time, this scholarship does REQUIRE a test score on file by February 1.

Students who participate in the Stout Scholars interview process and are not awarded the Stout Scholars Scholarship will be awarded a non-renewable $2,000 Stout Promise Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

The $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship is a non-resident tuition waiver, renewable for an additional three years, as long as the student maintains eligibility, for a total value of $12,000. No additional application is required. You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria:

• New student starting at Stout Fall 2024 and beyond.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Transfer student OR recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester
• Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible)
• Must be a resident of another state with non-resident status (Note: Students from IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, and SD are ineligible, as they qualify for reduced tuition through reciprocity or other waiver programs). 

Eligibility Requirements

The $1,000 Honors College Scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, for a total value of $4,000 (as long as the student maintains eligibility and university funding remains available). Fifteen awards are available to select first-year students entering the Honors College. You are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria:

• Recent high school graduate admitted to UW-Stout as a first-year, full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester, contingent on acceptance to the Honors College
• Enrolled as an on-campus student (online/customized instruction students are ineligible)
• Complete the Honors College Application by February 1

Eligibility Requirements

The Transfer Student Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Fifty scholarship awards are available for new entering transfer students. No additional scholarship application is required, you are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria: 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent school attended.
• Transferring a minimum of 24 credits, but no more than 90 credits.
• Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an on-campus program (online/customized instruction students are ineligible).
• First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian earned a 4-year college degree).

*Priority consideration is given to students admitted by April 1 for Fall semester and by October 1  for Spring semester. Additional scholarship awarding may continue after the priority deadline, pending availability of funds.

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges for a Fall semester start. View eligibility criterion, application form, and instructions: PTK Transfer Scholarship (PDF) 

Scholarship Deadline: June 1

The Weidner New Student Scholarship is a $5,000 one-year, non-renewable scholarship. Twenty scholarship awards are available for new entering students pursuing a major in Real Estate Property Management. No additional scholarship application is required, you will be automatically eligible if you meet these criteria:

• Incoming first-year OR transfer student
• Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester in the Real Estate Property Management program
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from the most recent school attended

Alumni from our HRTM program have come together to establish this scholarship, honoring the legacy of Professor Philip H. McGuirk. If you're just starting out here as a freshman or a new student in the HRTM program, know that this award is specifically designed for you. It's an opportunity to propel you on your journey in hospitality leadership.     

The HRTM Alumni Scholarship for New Students is a $1,000 one-year, non-renewable scholarship. Thirty scholarship awards are available for new entering students pursuing a major in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management. No additional scholarship application is required, you will be automatically eligible if you meet these criteria:

• Incoming first-year OR transfer student, transferring from an accredited college
• Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student for fall semester in the Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management program
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from the most recent school attended
• Both on-campus and online/customized instruction students are eligible