WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (October 29, 2025) — The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

61265 Moline, IL — Hannah Gault, who is studying Elementary Middle Education, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars.

61275 Port Byron, IL — Sarah Prigge, who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars.

"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 more than $1.4 million in scholarship dollars to students last academic year. Applications for many 2026-27 scholarships open November 1. Learn more about scholarships at edu/scholarships, and visit edu/campaign to see how you can support these opportunities through the "Our Stories. Our Future" Giving Campaign.

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