ArtsCore Scholarship for Pre-Service Teachers: NOW OPEN!
Award: $1,000
Now accepting applications.
Deadline: 02/06/2026
This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
- Declared Major: Education, must be officially admitted to the Teacher Education Program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Minimum of 50 credits completed
- Must NOT be planning to student teach during the 2026-2027 academic year
- Must commit to participating in a five-day immersion experience in the Appleton or Oshkosh Area School District that will take place during winter break in January 2027.
- Recipients of the ArtsCore Scholarship for Future Teachers are ineligible for this scholarship
Selection is based on demonstrated commitment to, and potential for, a successful career as a professional educator at any level. Recipients are encouraged to participate in ArtsCore initiatives during the 2026-2027 academic year to develop and share effective arts-integrated teaching strategies. Additional academic success indicators may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee. Preference: applicant is from PK-12 partner school district.
Award Payment: Fall 2026. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.
ArtsCore Scholarship for Pre-Service Teachers
Previous 2025-2026 Recipients:
Madelynn Kallman
Elementary & Middle Education
“Education is more than just sharing knowledge, but is also about shaping the minds of young people while empowering them as individuals. I hope to create a positive learning environment where my students can be critical and creative thinkers with a love for learning. I hope to make my students excited to learn and use art to inspire them as well as showing them the power of art as a learning tool. I aim to seek opportunities for continuous growth and learn more about how art and education go hand in hand to help students both in the classroom and outside of it. I hope to make an impact on the lives of my future students and ensure that they feel safe, heard, and valued while also having the tools to succeed.”
Sophia Schneider
Elementary & Middle Education
“Through my involvement in the ArtsCore program, I have seen firsthand how arts integration allows students to express themselves creatively, engage with their learning, and build connections with their peers. This approach nurtures both academic performance and emotional growth, and I am committed to fostering environments where all students feel safe and supported. I firmly believe that schools should be spaces where all students, regardless of their race or background, feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed. I am passionate about dismantling systemic inequities in education and empowering my students to recognize their voices and advocate for themselves.”