Freshmen
Outstanding Freshman & Transfer Student Award
Recognizing one freshman student and one transfer student who has experienced UW-Whitewater to the fullest during their first year.
- Application must align with the FYE office’s mission of transition, connection, integration, and development.
- Award Amount: $500
- The recipient of this award will receive the funds in one installment of $500 for the fall 2024 tuition bill. Recipient must remain in good academic standing to receive the installment and must be enrolled as a full-time student during the fall 2024 semester.
Requirements
- Candidates must be a new freshman or transfer student who began their career at UW-Whitewater in the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semester.
- Submit an essay that addresses the following questions:
- Tell us what makes you an "Outstanding" student & an excellent role model to UWW students.
- How has being involved & connected on campus impacted your first year at UWW?
- Explain how you plan to use your time at UW-Whitewater to make an impact on others?
- Attend the Campus Awards Ceremony in April.
- Applications due March 17, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Outstanding Student Award are now closed. Winners will be announced the week of April 8th.
If you have questions, please contact Anna Kormanak at mentorgrad@uww.edu or call FYE at (262)-472-3205
Congratulations to the 2023 Award Winners!