UW-Whitewater awards scholarships for 2026-27

WOOD COUNTY – More than 1,500 students — including four locals — 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.
Nicholas Gabriel of Nekoosa, who is studying accounting, won the following scholarship: General Merit.
Michaela Warpinski of Wisconsin Rapids, who is studying social work, won the following scholarship: Ralph G Navarre Scholarship.
Braxton Kurth of Marshfield, who is studying computer science, won the following scholarship: General Merit.
Alexander Pfeifer, also of Marshfield, who is studying accounting, won the following scholarship: Warhawk Achievement 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.