2025 Cohort 10 MKE Scholars Program Application Form

We would like to extend the opportunity to join Cohort 10 of the MKE Scholars Program. You will have the option to either accept or decline involvement after reading. In order to receive these benefits and maintain membership in the program, please review the program application PDF which can be found on our website: https://uwm.edu/studentsuccess/mke-scholars/ before submitting this online form.

We will be accepting up to 50 students into Cohort 10.

This form closes May 15th, 2025.

Please verify that the requirements of the program align with your goals for college.

As a member of the MKE Scholars Program, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), we are pleased to provide you with the following special benefits:

A renewable $1000 scholarship toward UWM tuition and fees every year for up to four years--the scholarship disbursing $500 per Fall & Spring Semester ONLY.
Progression towards the completion Cultures and Communities Certificate, a distinguishing accomplishment to complement your undergraduate degree https://uwm.edu/cultures-communities/
A week-long summer experience that includes enrichment focused on first-year transition essentials, instructional support basics, leadership development, and service development. This offered at no-cost to participants. (Students must attend the summer program to qualify for the Academic Year Scholarship)
Added support through academic advising and peer mentorship for advanced development opportunities within the UWM community
Social and educational programs to build a strong peer community

This is a non-binding application form. Please note that this form closes on May 15th, 2025. After submission, if you decide that you’re no longer interested participating, please do not hesitate to notify our staff at any time prior to the start of the Summer 2025 experience. Be Please feel free to email mkescholars-program@uwm.edu with any questions.

With Panther Pride,
The MKE Scholars Team

First Name*

Preferred Name

Middle Name

Last Name*

Email Address*

Mobile Phone:

Home Phone number

Birthdate*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Please provide the name of the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) or city/county Milwaukee high school you attended.

Do you have access to reliable technology aside from your cellular device?

Yes

No

Not sure

What are the two date options for the week-long 2025 MKE Scholars Program summer experience?

June 23th-26th or August 11th-14th

June 3-6 or August 5-8

July 8-11 or July 15-18

None of the above

(VIDEO RESPONSE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE APPLICATION)
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Share with us three reasons/influences as to how you’ve arrived at wanting to pursue college. What is important to you during this time? How might you see those things remaining important or playing a part in who you are in the next five to ten years (think 2029 to 2034).

Please submit a video response to the questions above. Be sure to introduce yourself. Be honest and open. The video response should be no longer than 3 minutes in length.

What is your definition of success?

How do you see the MKE Scholars Program being a good fit for your college journey at UWM?

Please select the most accurate response below.

You are confident in your ability to seek help and resources to help meet your needs.

Strongly Agree

Moderately Agree

Disagree

You are confident in your ability to seek help and resources to help meet your needs.

You are committed to attending and graduating from UWM.

You feel academically and socially prepared for college.

I understand and agree to the above information concerning the MKE Scholars Program.

Yes, I plan to attend UWM and participate in the MKE Scholars Program.

I plan to attend UWM but do not wish to participate in the MKE Scholars Program.

I do not plan to attend UWM and would like for UWM staff to cancel my application.

This is a non-binding agreement. If you wish not to participate as a scholar and receive financial and programmatic support, please do not hesitate to notify our staff at any time by June 20th, 2025.

Next step: Complete the Program Confirmation form to secure your spot in the 50-person cohort, available starting May 16th, 2025.

By typing your full name (first and last) below, you agree to the information provided in the above agreement.