The UW HELP Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship was established to encourage the pursuit of a post-secondary degree in the Universities of Wisconsin. The scholarship will award two academic scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who plan to enroll at a Universities of Wisconsin institution beginning Fall 2024 term. The scholarships are given in the memory of Emma Boettiger’s sister, Nettie Dieckmann, and nephew, Freddie Dieckmann.
The scholarship is a four-time award of $2,000 (awarded in two disbursements each year over the course of four consecutive years – $1,000 for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester). Recipients will need to provide proof of enrollment each year, once for the fall term and again for the spring term before scholarship funds are disbursed.
UW HELP utilizes a holistic review process to determine the UW HELP Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship recipients. Students interested in applying for the UW HELP Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship should fill out the application form. The UW HELP Scholarship Committee will monitor the selection process.
APPLICATION FORM: Download the application form here.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION GUIDELINE:
- The following qualities will be taken into consideration in the selection process:
- Applicant must currently be a Wisconsin high school senior (12th grade) student.
- Applicant must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (unweighted) of 2.0 out of 4.0.
- Applicant must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
- Applicant demonstrates financial need.
- Applicant plans to attend a Universities of Wisconsin institution as a full-time, new freshman student beginning Fall 2024.
- Preference will be given to applicants planning to major in a health-related field.
SUBMISSION:
Please choose ONE option for submission:
- Option #1 – Email: Create one email message attaching the application along with all required application materials and submit to uwhelp@uwsa.edu by 4:30 PM CST on Friday, March 22, 2024.
- Option #2 – Electronic Submission: Submit the application along with all required application materials and submit electronically using THIS LINK by 4:30 PM CST on Friday, March 22, 2024.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 22, 2024 by 4:30 PM CST
Questions or requests for further information can be directed to UW HELP: (800) 442-6459 or uwhelp@uwsa.edu