More than 1,500 students earned scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2026-27 academic year.
The following local students are among the university’s scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2026-27 academic year.
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by UW-Whitewater. Most of the students listed are not likely to have been living in the Whitewater area prior to enrollment in the university. The university includes everyone who is registered with a local address.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Zachary Waugh, who is studying Arts & Science AAS, won the following scholarship(s): Rock County Success Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Lorynn Hollingshead, who is studying Early Childhood Special Education, won the following scholarship(s): John Moseng Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Cypress Dempsey, who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Pisani Yellowstone, Willard Gross Memorial Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Cora Schutte, who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Gala Concert Scholarship (133).
53190 Whitewater, WI – Sarah Sterner, who is studying Early Childhood Education, won the following scholarship(s): Warren & Virginia Theune Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Daniela Melero, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Japanese Studies Major Scholarship, JGG Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Matthew Gumenyuk, who is studying Mathematics, won the following scholarship(s): Clayton Droullard Mathematics Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Rori Nikole, who is studying Communication, won the following scholarship(s): Dr. Ernella Hunziker Scholarship, Peter & Katherine Conover Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Madelynn Buehler, who is studying Finance, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Alex Martin, who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Whitewater Community Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Cameron Zehr, who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Randallen Johnson, who is studying Chemistry, won the following scholarship(s): Metcalf Family Endowment, Y W Fok Memorial Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Leyla Walker, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Muren Family.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Tyler Schneider, who is studying Political Science, won the following scholarship(s): Exemplary Honors Student Award, Prater Family Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Dejaney Valles, who is studying Elementary Middle Education, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Rachel Choroszy, who is studying Social Work (MSW), won the following scholarship(s): Dean H. Kleyn Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Mel Prince, who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Dennis & Margaret Rohrs Band Scholarship, Gala Concert Scholarship (133).
53190 Whitewater, WI – Chloe Rawlings, who is studying Marketing, won the following scholarship(s): UWW Institute for Sales Excellence.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Angelica Altoro, who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor’s Quartet, Music Department Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Gianna McMahon, who is studying English, won the following scholarship(s): Exemplary Honors Student Award.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Cole Hodges, who is studying Finance, won the following scholarship(s): Michael D. O`Halleran Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Sandra Javier Lopez, who is studying Math Education, won the following scholarship(s): Whitewater Community Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Sahlma Bergstrand, who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Ethan Dugan, who is studying International Business, won the following scholarship(s): CoBE Admissions Scholarships.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Mia Islas, who is studying Communication, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Johan Perez, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): General Merit, Stoughton Trailers Student Scholarship, The Fred Duncombe Accounting Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Yovanni Rojas-Reyes, who is studying Human Performance, won the following scholarship(s): James E. & Margaret F. Toennies.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Brianna Ophime, who is studying Elementary Middle Education, won the following scholarship(s): Edann Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Omarian Hughes, who is studying Cybersecurity, won the following scholarship(s): Burton Heldt Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Zander Reese, who is studying Cybersecurity, won the following scholarship(s): Krisch Family Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Maddison LaHaie, who is studying General Business, won the following scholarship(s): Albert Barty Scholarship, Warhawk Achievement Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Hugo Portales, who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars, Walter & Louise Buell Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Liz Servin, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Thomas Barton, who is studying Arts & Science AAS, won the following scholarship(s): Julia Hap Hornbostel Scholarship UWW Rock County.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Shane Becker, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Writing Awards.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Brittany Ogden, who is studying Theatre, won the following scholarship(s): Joanne Robis Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, Sally Marks Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Elizabeth Serrano, who is studying Arts & Science AAS, won the following scholarship(s): Joyce & William Wartmann Scholarship UWW Rock Cty.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Emma Schlichtmann, who is studying Legal Studies, won the following scholarship(s): Arthur E. and Lorraine J. Carlson Scholarship, Delta Zeta Sorority Ora Jones Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Grant Meyer, who is studying Legal Studies, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Cruz Aranda, who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Kaylee Fuller, who is studying Public Policy and Administration, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship, Whitewater Community Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Ryan Nelson, who is studying Counseling (MS), won the following scholarship(s): Master of Counseling Internship Award.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Armonie Vance, who is studying Arts & Science AAS, won the following scholarship(s): Partnership for Parents UWW Rock.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Charlie Zimbric, who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars, Sentry Insurance Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Silvia Harris, who is studying Early Childhood Special Education, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars, DLK Scholarship, Irene Krueger.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Isabelle Cantu, who is studying Human Performance, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Delaney Hammack, who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship, James R & Zoe E Connor, Ole & Frances Langen.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Genesis Valadez, who is studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship, James R & Zoe E Connor, John Tincher Scholarship, LS Power Endowed, Maury Greene Business.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Marcos Barojas, who is studying Occupational Safety, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Madelyn Alderman, who is studying Elementary Middle Education, won the following scholarship(s): Fitzgerald Family.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Silas Baker, who is studying Finance, won the following scholarship(s): CoBE Admissions Scholarships.
53190 Whitewater, WI – Rosenberg Escobar, who is studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship, James R & Zoe E Connor, Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship.
“On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors, I extend heartfelt congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Katie Kuznacic, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. “These life-changing financial awards are made possible by the generosity of thousands of individuals, families, friends, and organizations who are committed to our present and future. We are profoundly grateful for their continued commitment to UW-Whitewater students and their success.”
The UW-Whitewater Foundation awarded nearly $1.5 million of the $2.5 million in scholarship dollars given to UWW students this academic year. Applications for many 2027-28 scholarships open Dec. 1.
Learn more about scholarships, and visit UW-Whitewater’s “Our Stories. Our Future.” Giving Campaign page to see how you can support these opportunities.
