Award

• 10: $2,000 tuition remission, 50 percent of standard room and board cost (double room and14 meal plan), $400 book allowance and a $1,500 work opportunity.

• 5: $2,000 tuition remission and a $1,500 work opportunity.

• These awards are in addition to the automatic $2,250 received by all Excellence Scholars.

• They are renewable for a total of 8 semesters, provided that the recipient remains eligible for the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars Program.

Application

• Deadline: April 15

• Notification: All applicants should be notified by May 15

• Application

Requirements

• Applicants must have been selected by their high school to participate in the State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars Program.

• Be admitted to UW Oshkosh as a first-year student and have submitted ACT/SAT scores.

• Submit an Enhanced AES Award application.

• Submit a summary of school extracurricular activities and community involvement.

• Submit a 1-2 page essay about a significant accomplishment or event in your life.

Full Cost Limitation

The total value of all scholarships (including non-UW Oshkosh awards) plus federal and/or state grants may not exceed yearly school expenses as determined by the UW Oshkosh Financial Aid Office student budget. If so, the Enhanced Award will be reduced by the amount above costs. This policy helps us to maximize limited funds and award other deserving students.