In order to be eligible for the Aspire Grant, you must have participated in the Aspire Program during your first year at UWRF.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Aspire Program
Aspire Grant
As an Aspire participant, you'll be eligible to earn one of two $250 scholarships to be used towards undergraduate research, study abroad or an internship of your choice. To become eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Attend at least three diversity events per semester,
- Take a selfie at the event,
- Complete a short response indicating what you learned at the event,
- Send both your selfie and response to your mentor,
- And complete the Aspire Scholarship application at the end of the year.
If you are selected for the scholarship, you may use it the following academic year for any of the programs listed above.
If you have questions, please contact your Aspire mentor or Princess Kent, director, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at aspireprogram@uwrf.edu.
How do I know if I am eligible for the Aspire Award?
What can I use the award for?
Undergraduate Research
- Students who are conducting research may use their grant towards supplies and expenses or a stipend.
Studying Aboard
- Students who are studying aboard may use their grant towards travel arrangements or supplies and expenses on their trip.
Internship
- Students who are doing an internship may apply their grant towards a stipend.
What supporting documents do I need for my application?
Undergraduate Research/Project
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Option 1: Submit your undergraduate research proposal or project plan.
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Option 2: Submit your class schedule that shows your name and the class syllabus that you will be conducting research or project planning in.
Studying Abroad
- Submit your class schedule that includes your name with the study abroad course(s).
Internship
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Option 1: Submit a copy of your acceptance letter with the organization that you will be interning for.
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Option 2: Submit a letter from your internship supervisor indicating that you will be interning for their organization.
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When is the deadline for applications?
Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. We recommend that students submit their application as soon as possible when they are ready to pursue the award.
Submit Application
1. Fill out form.
2. Attach supporting documents.
3. Send to aspireprogram@uwrf.edu.
