Eligibility criteria

1. Resident of Wisconsin as determined by Higher Educational Aids Board
2. Undergraduate with a minimum of sophomore standing
3. A minority student as defined by state statute (African-American, Hispanic, Native American Indian, or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, or identified as Hmong)
4. Must demonstrate financial need
5. Enrolled at least half-time
6. Must be making satisfactory progress

Amounts and selection process

Awards range from $250 to $2,500 per academic year based on available funding. The state of Wisconsin funds the program. Marquette selects eligible applicants and determines the amount of each student's grant.

Application process

1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Renewal process

Award is renewed when application is complete and eligibility requirements are met while funding is still available. Awards can be received for a maximum of 8 terms.