A. Matt Werner Journalism Scholarship Fund

The A. Matt Werner Journalism Scholarship Fund supports the financial needs of undergraduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions

About the process: Students do not apply for individual scholarships with the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Students fill out one application and the scholarship committee matches students to awards. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academics, study area and involvement. Visit our website for more information about our undergraduate scholarship program and accessing our application.

Who is eligible to apply?
Declared School of Journalism and Mass Communication majors
Seniors graduating in the spring or summer terms

Who is not eligible to apply?
Seniors graduating in December of the current term

Donor Information
Anthony Matthias Werner was editor and publisher of The Sheboygan Press and was a member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents for 30 years. He is the namesake of Werner Court, adjacent to Vilas Hall. Werner, not a UW-Madison alumnus, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1971.