Wisconsin scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Wisconsin runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
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Open to most students
Dental Scholarship Program (DSP)
$30,000 per yearWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Open nowService scholarshipThe catch: Practice in a Wisconsin Dental Health Shortage Area (outside 5 metro counties) 18 months per yearly award, or it becomes a loan.
$30,000 a year for Marquette dental students from Wisconsin who commit to practice in a Wisconsin Dental Health Shortage Area outside the big metro counties.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application + school nomination
- For grad students
- For dentistry students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Health Services Scholarship Program (HSSP)
$30,000 per year (dentist, primary care physician, psychiatrist); $25,000 per year (PA, NP)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeService scholarshipThe catch: Practice in a Wisconsin Health Shortage Area for 18 months per yearly award, or it becomes a loan.
$30,000 a year for dental/medical/psychiatry students and $25,000 a year for PA and NP students who commit to practice in a Wisconsin Health Shortage Area.
- What it takes: state application
- For grad students
- For dentistry, medicine (primary care), psychiatry students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Contract for Dental Education
$8,753 tuition subsidy per yearWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin pays an $8,753 tuition subsidy for a set number of Wisconsin residents in Marquette's D.D.S. program.
- What it takes: state application
- For grad students
- For dentistry students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin Grant - Private Non-Profit (WG-PNP)
up to $4,850 per year (2026-27, full-time)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin's main need-based grant for residents at nonprofit independent colleges and universities based in Wisconsin: up to $4,850 a year in 2026-27, based on the FAFSA.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin Grant - University of Wisconsin (WG-UW)
up to $3,700 per year (2026-27, full-time)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin's main need-based grant for residents at Universities of Wisconsin (UW System) campuses: up to $3,700 a year in 2026-27, based on the FAFSA.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin Grant - Tribal Colleges (WG-TR)
up to $2,450 per year (2026-27, full-time)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin's main need-based grant for residents at Wisconsin tribal colleges (College of Menominee Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa College): up to $2,450 a year in 2026-27, based on the FAFSA.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin Grant - Technical Colleges (WG-TC)
up to $1,752 per year (2026-27, full-time)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin's main need-based grant for residents at Wisconsin Technical College System colleges: up to $1,752 a year in 2026-27, based on the FAFSA.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Emergency Medical Service Education Reimbursement Program
reimbursement of tuition and material costs paidWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any timeWisconsin reimburses the tuition and materials you paid for a technical-college EMS or emergency medical responder program once you're licensed or certified.
- What it takes: state application + transcript
- For trade school students, adults going back to school
- For emergency medical services students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)
$2,250 per year toward tuitionWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Opens later$2,250 a year toward tuition for the Wisconsin high school seniors with the top GPAs at each school, used at a Wisconsin college.
- What it takes: school nomination + transcript
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Usual timing: School nominations annually in late winter; for the class of 2026 the window was Feb 18 - Mar 13, 2026. Expect a similar window in early 2027.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Technical Excellence Scholarship (TES)
up to $2,250 per year toward tuitionWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Opens laterUp to $2,250 a year toward tuition at a Wisconsin technical college for the high school seniors with the top technical-education skills at each school.
- What it takes: school nomination
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Usual timing: School nominations annually in late winter; for 2026 the window was Feb 18 - Mar 13, 2026. Expect a similar window in early 2027.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Brighter Star (Wisconsin Education and Training Voucher)
up to $5,000 per academic yearWisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Apply any timeUp to $5,000 a year toward college, career or training costs for current and former Wisconsin foster youth, until age 23.
- Who it's for: Current or former foster youth (Wisconsin out-of-home care), or adopted/guardianship at 16+ after out-of-home care
- What it takes: state application + FAFSA
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, transfer students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant
$250 to $1,800 per yearWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any time$250 to $1,800 a year for Wisconsin undergraduates with a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment who show financial need.
- Who it's for: Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant
$600 to $1,800 initial award; continuing awards $250 to $1,800 (2026-27)Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any time$600 to $1,800 for Wisconsin's most financially needy first-time freshmen, who are nominated by their college or WEOP; renewable while need continues.
- Who it's for: Nomination by college financial aid office or Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP)
- What it takes: FAFSA + school nomination
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Indian Student Assistance Grant (ISAG)
$250 to $1,100 per yearWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Apply any time$250 to $1,100 a year for Native American Wisconsin residents (undergrad or grad) at Wisconsin colleges, based on need.
- Who it's for: At least 25% Native American blood or enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe (certified by tribal office/BIA)
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application + membership
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tuition Remission for Survivors of Public Safety Workers Killed in the Line of Duty
full resident undergraduate tuitionUniversities of Wisconsin (state statute 36.27(3m))
Apply any timeFull resident undergraduate tuition waiver at UW universities for the spouse or child of a Wisconsin firefighter, police officer, EMT, ambulance driver or correctional officer killed in the line of duty.
- Who it's for: Surviving spouse or child of a Wisconsin ambulance driver, correctional officer, firefighter, EMS technician or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
reimbursement of tuition and fees for completed courses (credit limits by length of service)Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Apply any timeReimburses tuition and fees for completed courses for Wisconsin veterans without a bachelor's degree and household income under about $50,000.
- Who it's for: Wisconsin veteran (at least 90 days active duty)
- What it takes: state application + transcript
- For undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students, trade school students
- Needs a 2+ GPA
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin GI Bill
full tuition and segregated fees, up to 8 semesters or 128 creditsWisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Apply any timeFull tuition and segregated-fee waiver at UW and Wisconsin technical colleges for eligible Wisconsin veterans and the spouses/children of disabled or deceased veterans.
- Who it's for: Wisconsin veteran, or spouse/child of a veteran with 30%+ service-connected disability or who died in service
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school, transfer students, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
up to 100% of tuition, capped at UW-Madison resident tuitionWisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
Apply any timeUp to 100% of tuition (capped at UW-Madison's resident rate) for drilling enlisted Wisconsin National Guard members without a bachelor's degree.
- Who it's for: Wisconsin National Guard member (enlisted, actively drilling)
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools
lesser of $2,000 per semester or 50% of tuition after federal veteran benefitsWisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Apply any timeUp to $2,000 per semester (matched by the college) for eligible Wisconsin veterans, spouses and children at private nonprofit Wisconsin colleges.
- Who it's for: Wisconsin veteran, or spouse/child of a qualifying disabled (30%+) or deceased veteran
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school, transfer students
- Needs a 2+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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