Next application period opens Dec 1, 2025
The HAMP Foundation, believing that higher education is the key to success in life, annually offers two full, four-year scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. These scholarships may be used for tuition, room & board, fees & required class materials (books, supplies, etc.) at the indicated academic institutions.
To be eligible for a HAMP Foundation scholarship, applicants MUST satisfy various eligibility criteria. Principally, applicants must be students currently enrolled in Milwaukee County high schools and expect to graduate at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.
HAMP Scholars August 2025
"Being chosen for this scholarship not only made my world-class education possible by removing the financial barrier, but it also gave me a huge confidence boost which encouraged me to make the most of my college career. Without HAMP, I would not have placed such a high level of importance on my academic growth and achievement, and .... I would not have had the time to pursue other passions and experiences, like playing in the All-University String Orchestra, serving on the board of a local nonprofit, joining intramural sports teams, and even devoting time to cultivate meaningful social relationships, as I would have had to devote more of my time to jobs. I am so incredibly grateful and honored to have been a scholar, and I cannot overstate the impact the HAMP Foundation has had on my life." (HAMP Scholar, Graduated from UW-Madison, 2024)