2026 Cohort 11 MKE Scholars Program Application Form

We would like to extend the opportunity to join Cohort 11 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 description which can be found on our MKE Scholars, Prospective Students page before submitting this online form.

We will be accepting up to 50 students into Cohort 11. Please note that we are only accepting incoming students who have attended/graduated from a City of Milwaukee High School. If you have questions regarding your eligibility please email mkescholars-program@uwm.edu.

This application closes May 15th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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

***Please note that students will be in charge of paying for their own parking fees. The MKE Scholars Program and the Student Success Center are not responsible for any parking fees that may a student may incur. Please visit our website and review our FAQs if you have additional questions.

This is a non-binding application form. The deadline for this application is May 15th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. After your 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 August 2026 experience. You can email mkescholars-program@uwm.edu with any questions.

With Panther Pride,
The MKE Scholars Team

First Name*

Preferred Name

Middle Name

Last Name*

Personal Email Address (not a school email address)*

Mobile Phone:

Home Phone number

Birthdate*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Please provide the name of the Milwaukee Public or Private high school you attended.

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

Yes

No

Not sure

After reviewing the MKE Scholars PDF Description form, which date is the correct date for the 2026 Summer Experience?

Monday July 13th - Friday July 18th

Monday August 10th - Friday 14th

Monday June 22nd - Friday June 26th

None of the above

(VIDEO RESPONSE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE APPLICATION, IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A VIDEO RESPONSE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE MOVED TO THE WAITLIST)
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 2030 to 2035).

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?

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 application. If you change your mind and decide not to join the MKE Scholars Program and receive financial and programmatic support, please do not hesitate to notify our staff at any time.

Next step: Keep an eye on your email for the final confirmation of your spot in the program in June 2026.

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