Fund for wisconsin scholars
WHAT IS THE FUND FOR WISCONSIN SCHOLARS GRANT?
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars's mission is to help make higher education more accessible and degree completion more achievable by reducing financial barriers and student loan debt in Wisconsin. Fund for Wisconsin Scholars was founded by John and Tashia Morgridge and has been assisting students in their degree complete for over 10 years. Students are randomly selected for the scholarship and more information on the grant can be found at Fund For Wisconsin Scholars website.
WHY A PEER MENTORING PROGRAM?
Each freshman and transfer student is offered a peer mentor, who can help build community, answer questions, and connect them to resources on campus. The mentors are current UW-Parkside students and recipients of the FFWS grant. Peer mentors are an additional support system for Fund For Wisconsin Scholars to ensure their success during their college career. A Fall kickoff event is held within the first few months of school starting for Fund For Wisconsin Scholars to connect, meet their Peer Mentors, and other University staff that are a part of their support network.
“My hope is that our peer mentors will create that
first welcoming smile for scholars to know they belong.”
–Kelly Ruppel, FFWS Executive Director
WHAT CAN I GAIN FROM THE FUND FOR WISCONSIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
There is a lot to gain from a program like this. Our top three favorite benefits are:
- A support network of peers and professional staff
- A renewable grant that you can receive for up to 10 semesters
- Opportunities to participate in events focused on student success
Video by Fund For Wisconsin Scholars
HOW DO I ACCEPT THE GRANT?
In September, Fund For Wisconsin Scholars will receive an email from Kelly Ruppel, Executive Director for the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Grant Foundation.
- Recipients will be awarded a grant of $4,500 each year ($2,250 per semester)
- This grant is awarded for a maximum of 10 semesters or 5 years.
- Complete the form on the link, you will need to use your assigned username (your Parkside email address).
- You will receive a second email containing a password.
- Complete the Student Response Form (SRF) online by the DEADLINE.
Additional University staff members from Financial Aid, Admissions, and student's Academic Advisor may reach out to notify students about their award.
HOW DO I KEEP THE GRANT?
To maintain the grant, a student must:
- Fill out FAFSA each academic year
- Meet with FFWS peer mentor once every semester
- Be a full-time student (at least 12 credits a semester with 6 credits in-person)
- Adequate academic progress is being made toward degree completion
- Stay Enrolled in a public UW-System institution
- Have unmet financial need
2024-2025 PEER MENTORS
Alexis Mudgett
mudge004@rangers.uwp.edu
Antonio Calero
caler002@rangers.uwp.edu
Your assigned Fund for Wisconsin Scholars peer mentor will contact you, but you are welcome to contact either peer mentor.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Wendy Johnson
Program Supervisor
262-595-2643 | johnsow0@uwp.edu
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