Scholarships

The MATC Foundation, Inc. operates a comprehensive range of funds that have been established to support the educational and developmental goals of the college and MATC students. Annually, the Foundation awards a wide range of scholarships to students in all the academic divisions of Milwaukee Area Technical College. Additionally, the Foundation provides institutional grants that support faculty & student achievement, on many levels.

MATC Foundation scholarship funds are available to qualified applicants for educational and education-related needs including:

• Tuition
• Technical and professional equipment
• Texts
• Transportation
• Child care
• Continuing education

For a complete listing of currently available scholarships, contact the MATC Scholarship Clearinghouse at 414-297-7040 or click on the site below to access the Scholarship Clearinghouse scholarship listing:
Scholarship Clearinghouse

For information about contributing to current scholarship programs of the MATC Foundation, Inc., or establishing a new endowment or scholarship fund, call the Foundation office at 414-297-6627.

A partial list of MATC Foundation funds:

MATC African-American Male Scholarship
Must be an African-American male enrolled in at least six program credits; must have completed 12 credits at MATC; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500   Deadline: October 15

MATC American Federation of Teachers, Local 212 Scholarship
Must be enrolled in at least nine program credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) Milwaukee Scholarship
Must be enrolled in Culinary Arts, Cook Apprentice*, or in at least nine credits; must have completed 12 program credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. (*Apprentice must be enrolled in at least three credits and have completed at least six credits.)  Must submit at least one letter of recommendation from an instructor in their program.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Robert Angelvin Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in second semester Culinary Arts associate degree program; must be an honors student (3.5+ GPA).
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Awareness Dental Hygiene Scholarship
Must be enrolled as a third or fourth semester program student in the Dental Hygiene program; must have completed a minimum of 36 program credits; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15

MATC Baking Production Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Baking Production  program in at least six credits; must have completed 12 program credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15

MATC Bostik Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Chemical Technology program in at least six credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC Marion Drake-Breskvar Scholarship
Must be enrolled in an associate degree, diploma, or avocational program; must be in their second semester or higher; must be earning personal income at the time of application; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: April 15

MATC Werner and Jermaine Buchel Foundation Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time in the Culinary Arts program.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Cooperative Urban Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Must be enrolled in the TEP program; must have completed a minimum of 24 program credits; minimum 2.75 GPA.
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Must be a Wisconsin resident enrolled as a full-time student in the Dental Hygiene program and be enrolled as a third or fourth semester program student at the time of the award with a minimum 3.0 GPA; must submit letter of recommendation from an instructor in the Dental Hygiene program.
Amount: $750    Deadline:  October 15

MATC Dermond Aviation Scholarship
Must be either a member of a minority group defined as African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, or female; must be an active student enrolled in the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program and have completed the general courses relating to this program; must carry a minimum credit load of 9 credits; must carry a 2.5 GPA or better within the general courses of the program; and must receive a recommendation for an MATC instructor or counselor.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Arthur J. Ehne Scholarship Fund
Must be enrolled full-time in a Technology & Applied Sciences Division program; must have completed 15 program credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: April 15

MATC Mary Eiche Nursing
Must be enrolled in Practical Nursing, associate degree Nursing or Nursing Progression program; Associate Degree and Progression students must have completed 15 or 36 required program credits.  Practical nursing students must have completed the first semester of the program; all students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a program GPA of 2.5; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  October 15

MATC Embassy Construction Scholarship
Must be enrolled and carrying a minimum of 9 credits in one of the following building construction programs:  Bricklaying and Masonry; Cabinetmaking and Millwork; Carpentry; Electricity; Construction Electricity; Landscape Horticulture; Architectural Technology; or Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating. Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants who meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  October 15

MATC Embassy Construction Corporation Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits in a program at Milwaukee Area Technical College with preference given to but not limited to students enrolled in one of the building construction programs; must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  October 15

MATC Environmental & Pollution Control Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time in the Environmental and Pollution Control program; must have completed 24 program credits; minimum GPA 2.75.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  April 15

MATC Stanley Felber Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Liberal Arts program and in a 200-level English honors course; minimum 2.7 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  April 15

MATC LLoyd S. Geil Pre-service Teacher Award and Scholarship
Must be a TEP student graduating within one semester of application deadline; Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75; Must have passed at least two of the PPST tests; Student must submit a 100-150 word essay outlining qualities they possess that will make them a good teacher.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  February 15

MATC W. F. Gratton Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in first-year Commercial Art program; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program.
Amount: $500    Deadline:  October 15

MATC Greater Milwaukee Foundation - A&LB Scholarship
Must be enrolled in an occupational diploma or associate degree program and have completed 12 program credits at MATC; must be a resident of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, or Washington counties; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA. May be renewed if student continues to meet criteria.
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC Greater Milwaukee Foundation - Dr. and Mrs. Roland S. Cron Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Registered Nursing program at Milwaukee Area Technical College.  Applicants must be in good academic standing.  Applicants must meet the standard criteria of financial need as determined by guidelines of the Federal Student Financial Aid program.  Preference will be given first to students from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Ozaukee counties, then to students from other areas of Wisconsin.  Applicants must submit a completed MATC Foundation scholarship application by the appropriate deadline to be considered for an award.
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC Greater Milwaukee Foundation - Alice C. Helland Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a science and/or mathematics program, including computer science field; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must be female and a Wisconsin resident.  Preference should be given to single, female students with a dependent child or children.
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC Greater Milwaukee Foundation - John Ernst Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in Culinary Arts, Cook Apprentice*, or Food Preparation Assistant program in at least nine credits; must have completed 12 program credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA. (*Apprentice must be enrolled in at least three credits and have completed at least six credits.)
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  April 15

MATC Wyone Haase Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Registered Nursing program; must have completed at least one-half of clinical credits; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies    Deadline:  October 15 / April 15

MATC HCH Miller Park Stadium District Scholarship
Must be either a member of a minority group defined as African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, or female; must be in a construction or construction-related program (see list of eligible programs on application); must be enrolled and accepted in a program carrying a minimum of six credits; must submit two letters of recommendation, one must be from an instructor in their program of study; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA. Must use HCH Miller Park Application available here: http://www.millerparkdistrict.com/scholarship.htm
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Daniel Iselin Graphic Design Scholarship
Must be enrolled in the Graphic Design Program and have completed 12 program credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15

MATC Ferdinand Kniesz International Scholarship
Must be an international student with an F-1 or M-1 student visa; must have completed one full semester at MATC; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Philip Lerman Scholarship
Must be a graduate of the MATC Adult High School; must be enrolled in a program and have completed 12 program credits; must be currently enrolled in a minimum of six associate degree or diploma credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $750    Deadline: April 15

MATC Maxine Lubenow Study Abroad Scholarship
To qualify, students must be registered in a MATC study abroad program (call 414.297.7765 for information about study abroad programs). Awards are limited to MATC students: admitted in a MATC program, currently enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits, who have completed a minimum of nine (9)  MATC credits at the time of application, and who have at a minimum a 2.0 GPA. Awards are one-time, non-renewable and non-transferable for each recipient. Community experience and/or volunteer work do not play a part in the award selection.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC NARI Home Remodeling Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits in a program at Milwaukee Area Technical College with preference given to students enrolled in one of the building construction programs such as:  Bricklaying and Masonry; Cabinetmaking and Millwork; Carpentry; Electricity; Construction Electricity; Landscape Horticulture; Architectural Technology; Air Conditioning; Refrigeration, and Heating. All applicants must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Applicants must submit a completed MATC Foundation Scholarship Application by the appropriate deadline to be considered for an award.  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from instructors, employers or others who have knowledge of the applicant's skills and abilities.  Applicants must verify their level of financial need as evidenced by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Milwaukee Area Technical College Financial Aid office (S222).  Applicants must be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by MATC?s standards of academic success to be considered for renewal of this scholarship.  Applicants must acknowledge the scholarship in writing with a thank you to the donor prior to receipt of the scholarship award. 
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC NARI Home Trades Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time in Bricklaying and Masonry; Cabinetmaking and Millwork; Carpentry; Electricity; Construction Electricity; Landscape Horticulture; Architectural Technology; or Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating program; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Maki Nishi Memorial Scholarship
Must be a female student enrolled in the Fire or Police Science program in at least 9 credits; must have completed 24 program credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.  Preference will be given to females enrolled in Fire Science.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Program Scholarship
Must be formally admitted into the Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide program.  Can be a first semester student entering the program. Applicants must not be receiving Federal Student Financial Aid.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Donald J. O'Connell Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled as a first-year Commercial Art program in at least six credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a Milwaukee Public High School and have taken at least one art or art related subject as part of their high school curriculum.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Ev O'Hare Telecasting Scholarship
Must be a full-time, first-year student in Television and Video Production program; must have completed 12 program credits.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Oliver Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits at MATC; preference given to students enrolled in courses leading to a degree or diploma in the Human Services field.
GED or Adult High School graduates entering the first semester of MATC will be considered if career goals will lead to a degree or diploma in that field.  Preference is given to minority students defined as Hispanic, Hmong, or Asian and includes low-income Caucasian students residing in the near Southside of Milwaukee.  Award is $250 per semester or $500 total per school year. Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC PPG Industries Foundation Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time in Chemical Technology program; must be American Indian, African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, or female; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: April 15

MATC Laurance Riley Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in any 200-level Speech or English course; must be enrolled in minimum six program credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Donna G. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Must be an African-American female; must have completed 12 program credits; must be currently enrolled in a minimum of six associate degree or diploma credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $750     Deadline: April 15

MATC Brian Schmelzer Memorial
Must be enrolled in the Airframe and Power Plant program; must have completed the general courses relating to this program and is continuing education in the program; must be taking at least 9 credits; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $500     Deadline: April 15

MATC Seabury Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a program and have completed 15 program credits; must meet standard criteria of financial need as determined by the Federal Student Financial Aid program; minimum 2.5 GPA. Program area subject to change annually.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC JR Emergency Fund
The Jack and Lucille Rosenberg Fund is intended to help meet the financial needs of MATC students who encounter an emergency situation or one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expenses during their program. Situations eligible for funding include such events as:

• Theft
• Major accidents and events such as fire and natural disasters
• Expenses related to unforeseen academic costs

Normal living expenses such as rent, car repairs, child care, and utilities are generally not considered emergency situations. Exceptions may be made for extraordinary circumstances.  Students must be in good academic standing and students who qualify for need-based financial aid, an emergency award may reduce original loan amounts. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for help in evaluating your individual circumstances.  Applications will be reviewed as needed, but only after they are complete.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: as necessary

MATC Khue Vang Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in an Information Technology program; must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits; minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students of Hmong decent.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Student Access Fund for Emergencies (SAFE)
The Student Access Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) is available to MATC students who encounter sudden or unexpected financial trouble.  Applicable emergencies may include: utility or housing emergencies, transportation emergencies, replacement books, child care emergencies, computer needs, or inability to pay for required college fees.  Students must be in good academic standing and students who qualify for need-based financial aid, an emergency award may reduce original loan amounts. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for help in evaluating your individual circumstances.  Applications will be reviewed as needed, but only after they are complete.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: as necessary

MATC Violette Parson Weeks Emergency Scholarship
Must be an MATC student who has completed six (6) credits at MATC with a current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher who experience unforeseen expenses which preclude the student from attending classes.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: as necessary

MATC William J. Weis Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a computer related program (e-Commerce/Web administration, Computer Electronics Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Information Security Specialist); must have completed a minimum of 9 credits and be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits; minimum GPA 2.5; must submit at least one letter of recommendation from an instructor in their program.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC West Campus Scholarship
Must be enrolled in nine credits, of which at least six are taken at West Campus at the time of application. Contact West Campus Student Services for application and deadline.
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15

MATC Clem Wisch Book Loan Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a Business program in at least six credits; must not be eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid; minimum 2.5 GPA; for books only.
Amount: Varies    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Clem Wisch Marketing Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a two-year Marketing program; must have completed 12 program credits; must currently be enrolled in a minimum of six credits; must submit a letter of recommendation from a marketing instructor; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: October 15

MATC Paul Witzke Memorial Scholarship
Must be enrolled in Math 151, 152, 154, or any 200 level Math course with a "B" or better average; must be enrolled in minimum six program credits; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500    Deadline: April 15

MATC Wargin Memorial Business Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a two-year Business program; must have completed 12 program credits; must be a second or third semester student at the time of award; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: October 15 / April 15

MATC Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Scholarship
Must be an independent working student, with an adjusted gross annual income of less than $30,000; must be enrolled in a minimum of nine credits; minimum 2.5 GPA; and must have completed FAFSA and not be eligible for state and federal grants. May be renewed if student continues to meet criteria.
Amount: $1,000    Deadline: October 15 / April 15