How much funding does Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established) provide?

Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established) provides $2,000 per year minimum (five-year commitment); up to $5 million for endowed positions in funding.

When is the deadline for Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established)?

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

How often is Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established) offered?

Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established) runs on an annual cycle.

Named Scholarship (Custom/Donor-Established)

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,000 per year minimum (five-year commitment); up to $5 million for endowed positions

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Named Scholarship

Donors can create personalized scholarships to support specific types of students while honoring the memory of a loved one or leaving a legacy bearing the donor's name.

Geographic Scope: UW-Eau Claire students

Eligibility: Students meeting criteria set by the scholarship donor

Criteria Options for Donors to Define:

Award amount
Renewal options in subsequent years
Class standing (year in school)
Academic area or field of study
Requirements (financial need vs. academic merit)

Award Process: Foundation staff award scholarships based on donor-determined criteria; donors are notified of scholarship recipients but do not select them directly.

Contact Information:

Address: UW-Eau Claire Foundation, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, P.O. Box 1208, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1208
Phone: 715-836-5630
Email: foundation@uwec.edu