Scholarships

Full tuition and $1,000 for books/fees for incoming freshmen students that are U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA and majoring in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Math or Computer Science with financial need. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains the scholarship criteria and is enrolled full time. If you would like more information about the Swenson Family Trust Scholarship or general admission requirements contact: UW-Superior Admissions Office Belknap & Catlin PO Box 2000 Superior, WI 54880-4500 715-394-8230 admissions@uwsuper.edu What is it? The Swenson Family Trust Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship that includes a $1,000 annual stipend for books and other fees. Each year, it is awarded to ten qualified new freshmen students with financial need who are pursuing careers in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or math and computer science. The scholarship is automatically renewed for three additional years as long as the student continues in a qualified major and maintain full-time status with a GPA of at least 3.0. Jim and Sue Swenson, alumni of UW-Superior, established the Swenson Family Trust Scholarship program in 1994. Their vision was to provide full-tuition scholarships to academically talented freshmen students enrolled at UW-Superior. Since Jim and Sue received help through the generosity of others in funding their college educations, they feel strongly about "giving back" to students who qualify for financial assistance.  Who's Eligible? The Swenson Family Trust Scholarship is available to students who are U.S. citizens and majoring in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and/or Math and Computer Science. Students who receive this scholarship award will maintain the scholarship for a total of four years if they meet the following requirements:  Enrolled as a full-time student  Completion of course work in the declared major  Maintenance of an overall grade point average of 3.0 or greater at the end of each academic year  Has financial need as determined by their Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) If the student fails to meet these requirements, or transfers to another college or major, the scholarship will be discontinued and re-awarded to another student. Scholarship Criteria To be eligible to receive this scholarship the following criteria must be met: Applicant must be accepted as a freshman by UW-Superior Applicant must have financial need as determined by the FAFSA Only students whose overall high school GPA is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and who score in the upper 25% in a standard college placement exam (ACT/SAT) will be considered Application Process Apply for admissions to UW-Superior online Apply for the FAFSA as soon as able Apply for Admissions scholarships and submit a Swenson Scholarship essay during this process. First priority for applications submitted on or before December 1st.

For a student working 5 hours or more at KUWS and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

For a full-time undergraduate junior majoring in Elementary Education with a 2.8 to 3.2 GPA.

For a Multimedia Journalism major or minor.

For students majoring in Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology with preference to incoming freshmen.

For students who are veterans, or sons or daughters of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

For a junior with a major in Biology or Environmental Science and a focus on aquatic biology or fishery science. Recipient must be enrolled full-time and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The recipient will renew the award in their senior year if they continue to meet the criteria.

For an incoming freshman student who is a graduate of Spooner (Wisconsin) High School, with the UW-Superior Foundation matching the award.

For a student majoring in Legal Studies who is in their undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior year with financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

For students who meet these criteria: Must have achieved at least sophomore standing at the time the scholarship is awarded Must play one of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello or double bass Must study privately with a member of the UW-Superior music faculty Must be a member of the UW-Superior Chamber Orchestra Must be a Teacher Education major, except that in the case there is no Teacher Education major who meets all other criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to a Music Performance major who meets the other criteria