Our Opportunities

*Thank you for your interest in UW-River Falls scholarship opportunities!

UWRF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FALL 2025 – SPRING 2026
The UWRF General Scholarship application is scheduled to open October 1 for new/incoming students admitted to start Fall 2025 and November 15 for currently enrolled students.
MOST scholarships have a deadline of February 1, however some have an earlier deadline, such as the Chancellor’s and Falcon Scholars Scholarships. Study Abroad and Graduate Counseling and School Psychology Scholarships have different application and award cycles. Please refer to scholarship descriptions for specific deadlines and requirements and consult the Office of International Education to learn more about deadline dates for Study Abroad.

APPLYING FOR UWRF SCHOLARSHIPS
There are two types of scholarships: Auto-Match and Apply-To.

  1. Complete the General Scholarship Application. You will be automatically applied to any Auto-Match scholarships if you qualify.
  2. Search for Apply-To scholarships under “Opportunities”. The system identifies Apply-To scholarships for which you may be qualified under “Recommended”. To search and review all scholarships, go to “Ours”. Apply-To scholarships showing a red “Apply” button require an extra item or essay. Review the scholarship description and requirements to ensure you’re qualified and click “Apply”.

Most applications are reviewed during the semester in which they are due, typically February through April, with most selections made by the end of April. Selected finalists are notified through their “@my.uwrf.edu” account when awarded a scholarship offer. This comes from scholarships@my.uwrf.edu. Finalists will need to accept their offer through the scholarship portal and complete post-acceptance, if required. For more information, please see UWRF Scholarships.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

  • Review Scholarship Requirements. Apply only if you are eligible.
  • Complete the Application in Full. If a question does not apply, indicate as such.
  • Review your Application. Along with proofing your own application, have someone else proofread for spelling and grammatical errors and provide feedback before you submit your application.
  • Pay Attention to Deadlines. Don’t wait until the last minute to apply. Give yourself time to provide thoughtful and meaningful responses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Students must be admitted to UWRF and enrolled at least half-time to receive a scholarship during the semester it is scheduled to disburse. Currently enrolled UWRF students planning to graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year are not eligible to receive scholarships paid out during the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • The Award column is an estimated award amount and not a guarantee of what you will receive if selected.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the UWRF Financial Aid office at scholarships@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3141.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship
The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership offers scholarships to...
Deadline11/30/2024
$0.00 Chancellor's Scholars Scholarship
This scholarship supports new, incoming students with exceptional...
Deadline01/05/2025
$0.00 Falcon Scholars Scholarship
This scholarship supports new, incoming students with strong academic...
Deadline01/05/2025
Varies 1959 Aggies CAFES Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in the College of...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Abe Benson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student in the College of Agriculture, Food...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Ann F. Dubbe Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with a major in teacher education.
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Annette Harrison and Robert R. Pionke Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a UWRF student of any major Student must be...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Aralda T. and Charles J. Larson Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in stage and screen arts or...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Bark Family Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming freshman or students who plan to...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies CAFES Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship supports an incoming freshman or transfer student with...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies CAFES Freshman Leadership Award
This scholarship supports incoming students with a first major in...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Carl and Marian O'Connell Wurtz Scholarship
This scholarship supports students from a rural area (defined as towns...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Carl Nachreiner Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports undergraduate students of any class level with...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Charles E. and Ruth Anne White Scholarship
This scholarship supports an incoming student who is a graduate of River...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies CHS Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with an agriculture major. Students...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Colleen (Rasmussen) Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in elementary education...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Daniel G. Forsythe Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with an Animal Science...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 David E. Benson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports an incoming student who is a graduate of River...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Dominic Svec Family Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports students in the College of Arts and Sciences...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Don and Ellie Richards Scholarship
This scholarship supports UWRF students in any major. Preference will be...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Donald H. Knudtson Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with an Agricultural Education major.
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Donovan E. Rasmussen Scholarship for Citizenship
To apply for this scholarship you must be a current student at Osceola...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Dr. Bruce Murray Chemistry Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Chemistry or Pre-Medicine.
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Dr. J. W. Bailey Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in CAFES.
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Dr. Stephen C. Ridley Food Safety and Food Microbiology Scholarship
This scholarship supports students in undergraduate research and...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Drs. Clifford and Carole Mottaz Scholarship
This scholarship supports a transfer student (a student who has...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 E.S. and Alice M. Davison Scholarship
This scholarship supports undergraduate students in the College of...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Earl and Marie Clausen Scholarship
This scholarship supports new incoming students from Polk County,...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Edwin Olson FFA Leadership Scholarship
To apply for this scholarship you must be a current student at Mosinee...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Elizabeth and John Oostendorp Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Health and Human...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Emma S. Sabby Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with an Elementary Education major.
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Emogene A. Nelson Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with a major in Health and Human...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Falcons Fly Higher Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming, new and transfer...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 First National Bank River Falls/Prescott Scholarship
To apply for this scholarship you must be a current student at River...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Gary E. Rohde CAFES Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship supports students majoring in the College of...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies George and Eleanor Timmerman Dairy Production Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with an emphasis in dairy production...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies George Marx Scholarship
This scholarship supports students majoring in Agricultural Education.
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 George P. Crist Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports an outstanding student with a Journalism major.
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Gerald R. and Faye M. Matteson Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Ag Education Must be...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Glenn Potts Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Business Administration,...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Gotham - Banks Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming freshman students from Chetek High...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Great Lakes Wool Growers Association Scholarship
This scholarship supports students in the College of Agriculture, Food...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Great Northern Oliver Collectors Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with an interest in restoring...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Greg and Donnette Wheelock Agriculture Scholarship
This scholarship supports students majoring in CAFES. Student must be...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Hartung Brothers, Inc. Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming freshman with a declared major in...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Hedahl Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with a declared major in the College...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Helen Foust Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Business Administration,...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Helen K. White Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student with an English major. Student...
Deadline02/01/2025
$0.00 Helen Winberg Belisle Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in Music Student must...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Indianhead Polled Hereford Association Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student majoring in the College of...
Deadline02/01/2025