Dr. Ernella S. Hunziker
Scholarship for Returning Women Students
This scholarship was made possible by Dr. Ernella S. Hunziker, UW-W professor in Art and Education from 1963 to 1990. UW-W full-time students (12 credits or more) scholarships are up to $3,000 per academic year, payable over two semesters. UW-W part-time students (6-11.5 credits) scholarship awards are up to $1,500 per academic year, payable over two semesters. Payment of the grant will be made directly to UW-Whitewater, not the recipient, to be applied toward payment of tuition.
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must:
- Be female.
- Be at least 24 years old.
- Be in need of financial assistance.
- Be working towards their first undergraduate degree.
- Have completed 45 (or more) credits towards their first undergraduate degree, of which a minimum of 12 credits completed at UW-Whitewater.
- Have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Download Application Form
New Applicants Applying
New Applicant Scholarship Information [PDF | DOC]
Hunziker Scholarship Application [PDF | DOC]
Renewal Candidates
The scholarship may be renewable for up to six semesters. This is NOT an automatic renewal.
Scholarship Renewal Applicant Information [PDF | DOC]
Hunziker Scholarship Application [PDF | DOC]
You can find paper copies at the following locations:
- Adult Student Coordinator (Lynn Smith)
- Multicultural Affairs & Student Success (Sam Samreth)
- College of Education Advising Office (Marijuana Sawyer)
- Financial Aid Office (Carol Miller)
- Career & Leadership Development
- Women's Studies Department (Lauren Smith)
Successful candidates will be invited to a reception at the end of April or early May. Good luck!

