UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.

King/Chávez Scholars Program

They saw something in me before I saw it in myself.”

I had a group I could be with.”

“(The King/Chávez Scholars Program) lets students have the opportunity to create a shared community amongst one another both academically and socially. It enriches their college experience in so many ways.

                                                                                                    -King/Chávez Scholars Program alumni and current students


Named to honor the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and César Chávez, the King/Chávez Scholars Program is a merit-based scholarship for first-generation college students entering UW-Whitewater. Scholars demonstrate significant financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The program offers a transformative first-year experience through a residential learning community and exposure to High Impact Educational Practices.

With an 85.7% retention rate, the King/Chávez Scholars Program is a proven engine for student success. Scholars gain early access to campus during Fall Transition Week, connect with mentors and faculty, and build a strong foundation for academic and personal growth.

More than 1,100 students have benefited from this program, and we’re just getting started.

This year, with support from the King/Chávez Alumni Council, we’re raising $50,000 to grow the program’s endowment and expand its reach. You can help us get there with a monthly gift of $100 for 12 months, or a one-time gift of $1,200.

Your support ensures future scholars have access to mentorship, leadership development, and a community that believes in their potential. Help us build a legacy of opportunity and leadership.

Watch the video below to see the impact of the King/Chávez Scholars Program at UW-Whitewater. Every gift counts! Join us in supporting the next generation of Warhawk leaders!

Your gift today will result in more high-achieving and successful students pursuing careers and building productive and meaningful lives.

Make a $1,000 gift over one year with an $84 monthly recurring commitment!


Learn more about the King/Chávez Scholars Program


If you would like information on gifts that provide income or would like to discuss a donation of securities, please contact:

Kennedy Heckel '18, MSE '19
University Relations Officer
HeckelK@uww.edu
(262) 472-1622


Gift FAQs


Whether you are working on your estate planning or looking to make a donation of securities, there are many ways you can support UW-Whitewater. Our staff would be happy to speak with you in confidence, with no obligation. Please contact:

UW-Whitewater Foundation
foundation@uww.edu
(262) 472-1105 


UW-Whitewater Foundation’s EIN number is 39-6081189.  This can be used on any tax forms requiring documentation of donations to a 501(c)(3) organization.


To avoid any processing fees, you can make a check payable to:
UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.


Mail checks to:
UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.
Alumni Center
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190


Any donation made to the Foundation that does not clearly state the specific fund name will be allocated to the Warhawks Give (Greatest Needs) Fund.


Contact Us

UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.
Alumni Center
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
262-472-1105
foundation@uww.edu

Gift FAQ's

UW-Whitewater Foundation’s EIN number is 39-6081189.  This can be used on any tax forms requiring documentation of donations to a 501(c)(3) organization.


Make checks payable to:
UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.
Alumni Center
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190

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