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
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
(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.
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