Scholarships & Awards

Fischer Scholarship

The Fischer Scholarship Program is supported by a trust fund established by Professor Warren Fischer, who along with Mrs. Rose Fischer, taught for many years on the UW-Whitewater campus. Grants have been awarded from this fund each semester since 1978. The Fischer's goal was to improve the quality of geographic education.

Additional information regarding the Fischer Scholarship Program can be obtained by contacting the Department of Geography, Geology & Environmental Science in Upham Hall 120 or calling (262) 472-1071.

BSE Scholarship Eligibility

1. Must be declared in one of the education curricula;
2. Must be a declared a major or minor in geography;
3. Must be a full-time student taking at least 12 units during the semester that the scholarship is in effect;
4. Each semester’s schedule must include at least one geography course unless your geography major or minor has been completed.

For scholarship renewal, applicants must meet the same requirements as for NEW applicants, above.  In addition, applicants must have completed 12 units toward the degree during the preceding semester and maintained a GPA necessary to remain in good standing in the education curriculum.

In-House Scholarship Eligibility

1. Must be a declared a major in geography, geology, or environmental science and have completed 12 credits toward their degree;
2. Must be a full-time student taking at least 12 credits during the semester that the scholarship is in effect;
3. Must take at least one geography, geology, or environmental science course unless your major has been completed;
4. Must be sponsored by a GGES faculty person who will direct education-related work in support of the scholarship.

For scholarship renewal, applicants must meet the same requirements as for NEW applicants, above.  In addition, applicants must have completed 12 units toward the degree during the preceding semester, performed their assigned duties effectively, maintained an acceptable GPA and contributed to the educational goals of the department, and received sponsorship from a GGES faculty person. necessary to remain in good standing in the education curriculum.

Scholarship Forms:

• Fischer Scholarship BSE Overview
• Fischer Scholarship BSE Application
• Fischer Scholarship In-House Overview
• Fischer Scholarship In-House Application

Silver-Savage English/Environmental Scholarship

The Silver/Savage Environmental Scholarship is given by ardent supporters of liberal education, Donna Silver and George Savage: Donna, through her work at UW System and George, as Languages & Literatures faculty at UW Whitewater. This scholarship is made possible through George's mother, Nellie Savage, a teacher, church elder, leader of the local American Field Service, and world traveler. Nellie married Dr. William C. G. Savage, a veterinarian, whose interest in science and nature began early as an avid birdwatcher. This scholarship is created in the spirit of consilience between the two cultures, humanities and sciences.  The award will be granted for the academic year following the application. The award will be judged by the Chair of Language & Literatures and one faculty member, one Environmental Studies/ Science or Biology faculty, and a representative of the Silver/ Savage family.

Approximate Award Amount: $2000-2500 tuition credit.
Renewable.

Requirements:

• The application, completed online: http://www.uww.edu/scholarships.
• The candidate must be a full-time second, third or fourth year student (or transfer student) who is a declared English Major with a declared Environmental Studies minor, or Biology major/minor or Geography/Geology major/minor (Or, a declared Biology or Geography/Geology Major with a declared English major or minor). Candidates should be demonstrably good students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• The candidate must submit an updated résumé and academic transcripts.
• The candidate must submit a brief (100-300 word) statement about how the applicant sees his or her English major being enhanced by a minor or second major in Environmental Studies/ Science or Biology.
• At least one letter of support from an English teacher/ professor and/ or and Geography, Geology, and Environmental Studies/ Science or Biology teacher/ professor. This letter should focus on the student's academic potential within the professor's discipline and should be sent directly to the Scholarships Committee.
• Deadline for all materials: February 15.