Competition open only to new freshman Oshkosh residents interested in engineering.

Award

• Amount: varies

• Number of awards: varies

• Financial need is not a consideration

• Awards are renewed automatically for a total of four semesters, provided that funds are available and the recipients complete at least 12 credits each semester with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and continue to pursue a pre-engineering curriculum.

Application

• Deadline: March 1

• Application

Requirements

• Reside in the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin

• Declare and pursue an engineering pre-professional curriculum

• Be an entering freshman at UW Oshkosh for the fall session

• Have a strong academic record, particularly in math and science

• Submit a 300-500 word essay discussing your interest in engineering and career goals

• Three letters of recommendations: One each from a math teachers, a science teachers, and a teacher in another subject area

• Submit ATC (American College Test) scores by the application deadline

• Be admitted to UW Oshkosh by the application deadline

• Submit an Erwin G. Ackerman Scholarship application

• All materials must be received or postmarked by the application deadline

• Other evidence indicative of interest in and qualifications for a successful engineering career may be submitted