Alverno Scholarships

Scholarships, like grants, do not require repayment. They may require a student to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Alverno College Academic Scholarships for Undergraduate Weekday Students

The Alverno Academic Scholarship recognizes students for their academic ability. These scholarships are automatically offered to qualified incoming first-time freshmen upon acceptance to the college. High school grade-point average and ACT/SAT score are considered in the awarding process. Awards range from $20,800.00 to $41,200.00 ($5,200.00 to $10,300.00 per year).

For Weekday Undergraduate Transfer and Nontraditional Students

Transfer students and nontraditional students are recognized for their academic ability. Upon acceptance to the college, these scholarships are automatically offered to students who qualify. Awards range from $18,400.00 to $28,000.00 ($4,600.00 to $7000.00 per year).

Alverno Scholars of Wisconsin Application

Print and fill out the following forms: Alverno Scholars of WI Guidelines & Application and Alverno Scholars of WI Recommendation Form. Application materials must be submitted by March 15th, 2013 for consideration.

Alumnae Referral Scholarship

Incoming first time freshmen, transfer and non-traditional-aged undergraduate students can be nominated for this scholarship by Alverno College Alumnae. The Alumnae Referral Scholarship is $500 per year, renewable for four years. It is not need-based and is over and above any merit scholarship. The referral must be on file by June 15 for the upcoming fall semester; December 15 for the upcoming spring semester. The Referral Form is available from the offices of Admissions or Alumnae. It is also available at this link: Alumnae Scholarship Referral Form.

(This scholarship is not available for graduate students, Alverno grads seeking a second degree, post-baccalaureate licensure students, students who are classified as re-admits or re-entry students.)

Eleanor Roosevelt Student Leadership Scholarship

This four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Alverno College is for a first-year freshman who has demonstrated excellence in leadership.  Application materials must be submitted by March 15th, 2013 for consideration.  The application and guidelines for this scholarship are available ‌here.

Julia & David Uihlein Endowed Scholarship

This four-year, full-ride scholarship to Alverno College is designed to assist academically strong students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students currently enrolled within Milwauke Public Schools.  Application materials must be submitted by March 22nd, 2013 for consideration.  The application and guidelines for this scholarship are available here.

OTHER Scholarships - Applications Available in Financial Aid Office

The Alverno College Financial Aid Office offers various scholarships that students can apply for throughout the year. A current listing of these scholarships can be viewed here: Other Scholarship List (pdf). Students are encouraged to pick up an application in the Financial Aid Office and apply.

Current National Scholarships

The following section provides a list of Current National Scholarships (pdf). Live links to online applications are included when available.

Scholarship Application Assistance

Alverno College Financial Aid offers additional assistance for students interested in applying for scholarships, making it simple to apply for free money. Scholarship Advocate, Lena Scheibengraber is available to assist Alverno students with any questions they may have when applying for scholarships.

Additionally, scholarship listings will be available in several locations, including the scholarship bulletin board outside the Financial Aid Office in LA 225 and Alverno's Campus NewsNet.

Do you have questions or concerns regarding the scholarship application process?

Contact Alverno's Scholarship Advocate:

Lena Scheibengraber

Alverno College Financial Aid Office
Student Scholarship Advocate
Financial.Aid@alverno.edu

To Schedule an Appointment:
Call (414) 382-6046