School of Business and Economics

Awards & Scholarships

High-achieving students in our programs are eligible for many significant awards and scholarships, thanks to generous support from our alumni, friends, and corporate partners. Increasingly, our awards reflect the University’s vision of providing challenging learning and leadership experiences that prepare students to be global citizens.

SBE student recipients of the December 2010 Chancellor's Leadership Award

• Bradley Archambeau--Managerial Acct, Business Administration, Econ--Business Economics
• Katelyn Bakalarski--Business Administration minor
• Elizabeth Hunter--Business Administration, Economics minor
• Li Li--Business Administration minor
• Kimberly Siverling--Business Administration
• Jacob Swank--Business Administration, Econ--Business Economics

List of Awards & Scholarships

• Central Wisconsin Apartment Association Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior in Business Administration, Economics or Managerial Accounting with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference given to students with demonstrated interest in Real Estate or Property Management.
    Awarded: Spring
• Clifton Gunderson Accounting Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior (with at least one full time semester remaining) with minimum 3.25 GPA, participation in School activities and intent to enter the field of public accounting or related field.
    Awarded: Spring
• DeWalt Family Economics Scholarship
  • Junior or senior Economics major or minor who demonstrates exceptional promise in financial planning.
    Awarded: Spring
• Gordon Haferbecker Scholarships
  • Senior majoring in the School of Business and Economics with a minimum 3.25 GPA in major related courses and shows character, need and scholarship.
    Awarded: Spring
• John C. Seramur Scholarship
  • Junior or senior (with at least one full time semester remaining) majoring in Business Administration, Economics, or Managerial Accounting with minimum 3.25 GPA and high scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership.
    Awarded: Spring
• Kamil Mahdi Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior as evidenced by academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Must be a major in Business Administration, Economics, or Managerial Accounting with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
    Awarded: Spring
• Lands' End Promising L&S Scholars
  • Outstanding Business, Accounting, or Economics major, junior or returning senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrates leadership and participates in campus and community activities.
    Awarded: Spring
• Larry and Julia Weiser International Scholarship
  • Outstanding Business, Accounting, or Economics major to be used for International study.
    Awarded: Spring
• Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship
  • UWSP Business, Economics or Accounting majors who are enrolled in a UWSP International program for the next academic year.
    Awarded: Spring
• Rainbow Casino Business Administration Scholarship
  • Business Administration student who is at least 21 years old and in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Preference will be given to non-traditional students that demonstrate financial need.
    Awarded: Spring
• Randy and Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement
  • Outstanding junior or senior as evidenced by academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Must be a major in Business Administration, Economics or Managerial Accounting with a minimum 3.50 GPA.
    Awarded: Spring
• Richard B. & Mary Lou Judy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • Junior or senior major in Business Administration with outstanding work ethic, recognized leadership and volunteerism activities, and a demonstrated/special interest in small businesses and entrepreneurship.
    Awarded: Spring
• Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship
  • Student must be a major in the School of Business and Economics. In addition, the student must be registered for an internship for credit and complete the internship from the previous spring, summer, or fall internship programs. Preference given to a junior or senior.
    Awarded: Spring
• Sentry / Carl N. Jacobs Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior business administration or managerial accounting major with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Special consideration is given to students pursuing actuarial sciences in honor of Carl N. Jacobs.
    Awarded: Spring
• Stevens Point Board of Realtors Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior as evidenced by academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Must be a major in Business Administration, Economics, or Managerial Accounting with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
    Awarded: Spring
• Tax Executive Institute Scholarship
  • Outstanding junior or senior Accounting major.
    Awarded: Spring
• Wall Street Journal Award
  • Outstanding School of Business and Economics graduate with recognized academic accomplishment and leadership.
    Awarded: Spring
• W.B. Greaton Scholarship
  • Junior or senior in the School of Business and Economics with scholarship abilities and participation in extracurricular activities.
    Awarded: Spring