The University of Wisconsin-Superior offers scholarships for students who wish to pursue careers in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. The Swenson Family Trust Scholarship, which sufficiently covers the cost of tuition and books, is awarded to ten qualified new students each year.

The Swenson Family Trust Scholarship is available to students majoring in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science. Students who receive this scholarship award will maintain the scholarship for four years if they meet the following requirements:

1. Registration as a full-time student.
2. Completion of course work in the declared major.
3. Maintenance of an overall grade point average of 3.0 at the end of each academic year.

If the student fails to meet these requirements, or transfers to another college or major, the scholarship will be discontinued.

 To be eligible to receive this scholarship the following criteria must be met:

1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
2. Applicant must be accepted as a freshman by UW-Superior.
3. Only students whose overall grade point average in college preparatory curriculum is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and who score in the upper 25% in a standard college placement exam (ACT/SAT) will be considered.
4. Financial need will be considered as determined by the Financial Worksheet.

 To apply for the Swenson Family Trust Scholarship please follow this procedure:

1. Apply for admission to UW-Superior by contacting the Admissions Office at (715) 394-8230.  
2. Complete the Swenson Family Trust Scholarship application form and the Financial Worksheet.
3. Include a letter with the application, describing your interest in biology,chemistry, mathematics, or computer science.
4. Request a letter of support from an appropriate high school science or mathematics teacher.
5. Scholarships will be awarded on an ongoing basis beginning October 30

If you would like more information about the Swenson Family Trust Scholarship or general admission requirements contact:

UW-Superior Office of Admissions
Belknap & Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880-4500
(715) 394-8230
admissions@uwsuper.edu