Four local students receive UW-Whitewater scholarships for 2026-27

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – More than 1,500 students 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.

Rachel Grimm of Luxemburg, who is studying elementary middle education, won the following scholarship: General Merit, Nettie Sayles Trust Fund.

Daniel Karlin of Two Rivers, who is studying management, won the following scholarship: Clarence and Claudine Hammarlund Family Business.

Kirsten Feld of Algoma, who is studying accounting, won the following scholarship: Warhawk Achievement Scholarship.

Josh Shilts of Two Rivers, who is studying mathematics, won the following scholarship: UWWF Freshman and Sophomore Academic 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.