Scholarship FAQs
The Scholarship ProgramWhen is the application due?
Applications open March 1st, 2026 and closes March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How much is the scholarship award?
Up to $5,000 per award.
The application link takes me to Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) – is that correct?
Yes! In 2026, Cream City Foundation became a partner under The Greater Milwaukee Foundation umbrella of non-profit organizations. Â Through this collaboration, we are able to leverage their scholarship system to manage applications, reviews, acceptances, and disbursements.
What happens after you submit your application?
When you submit your completed application, you will be sent an email confirming your application was received. If you do not receive an email your application has not been submitted. Make sure to review the application and read prompts carefully.
What is the criteria to apply?
To apply for the scholarship, you must be pursuing post-secondary education. Current college students and those individuals planning to enroll in a program next year are eligible as are current high school seniors. High school freshman, sophomores, or juniors are not eligible nor are individuals who are not planning to enroll in higher education in the next year.
Though not a requirement to apply, applicants who have have graduated from a high school in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County, or currently attend an accredited post-secondary school in one of those counties, be in a GED completion program in one of those counties, or have lived in one of these counties for at least one year prior to the application deadline will receive bonus points for meeting this criteria.
If you have received this scholarship in the past, you will not be eligible to win a second time.
Do your scholarships cover community colleges, trade schools, graduate or professional schools, certificate or non-degree programs?
Yes. Our scholarships cover nearly any accredited post-secondary school or program. Scholarships do not cover certificate or non-degree programs. If you have a question about a specific school or program, please contact us.
I am a straight ally. May I apply for scholarships?
Our scholarships are open to all persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe that allies have a tremendous role to play in moving our society towards one of equality and understanding.
Do you have to be a certain age to apply?
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older to qualify.
I do not have a computer. Do you have suggestions for how I could complete the online application?
We suggest you first see if your school has computers that you could use. School or community libraries are also a good place to visit, as are community centers.
If I am awarded a scholarship, does the money come directly to me?
No. If you are awarded a scholarship, the check(s) will be made out to your school and credited to your student account.
I am awarded a scholarship; how can it be used?
You can apply your scholarship toward any of the following: tuition, student fees, on campus room and board, study abroad programs, book or course supplies, or research related expenses. Most fees that can be paid through the student’s account are acceptable.