Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund Grant

The Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of UWS alum Emile Mathis, supporting future artists pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The fund, totaling $10,000 over four years, is available to high school graduates or GED holders demonstrating financial need. By fostering artistic talent, this scholarship aims to empower students to achieve their educational goals and continue the creative spirit exemplified by Mathis.

The Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund recognizes the life and career of University of Wisconsin-Superior alum Emile Mathis and supports the education of future generations of UWS artists. The scholarship is available to all who will be or are degree-seeking students in the Visual Arts Department at UWS. Emile Mathis was a UWS graduate who opened the Mathis Gallery and Frame Shop in Racine, Wisconsin. He developed a talent for collecting unique prints, from Rembrandt to Whistler. Funds generated by this collection helped create this scholarship.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be graduates of any high school within the DSACF service area, homeschool, or hold a GED. They must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Visual Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin–Superior and demonstrate financial need.