How much funding does Community Values Scholarship provide?

Community Values Scholarship provides $3,000 per student in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Values Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Community Values Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION

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Funding Amount

$3,000 per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Values Scholarship

Funder: UW Credit Union

Background: Established in 2013, marking its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The scholarship has honored the volunteerism, activism, and mentorship of more than 80 students.

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (UW System schools, Madison College, and Edgewood College)

Focus Areas:

Volunteerism and community service

Student activism and advocacy

Mentorship and peer support

Issues including tuition equity, sexual violence prevention, support for international and first-generation students

Financial stability and educational outcomes

Award Details:

Total Annual Award: $30,000 distributed to approximately 10 students

Per Student Award: $3,000 per recipient

Distribution: Funds are directly deposited into tuition accounts

Eligibility Requirements:

New or returning full-time undergraduate students

Attending a UW System school, Madison College, or Edgewood College

Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism, activism, and/or mentorship

Focus on helping others and community engagement

Selection Criteria:

Leadership in community service

Demonstrated impact on campus and community

Commitment to issues affecting students and society (examples include tuition equity, sexual violence prevention, support for marginalized student populations)

Contact Information:

For more information: Visit uwcu.org or contact UW Credit Union

Phone: 800-533-6773

2023 Award Winners Example:
Winners included students from UW-Milwaukee, Edgewood College, UW-Stevens Point, Madison College, UW-Madison, UW-Whitewater, and UW-La Crosse working on initiatives ranging from refugee support to DACA student advocacy to veteran recognition programs.