2026 Scholarship Program

Ascénto offers two scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their education in Wisconsin.

We award two types of scholarships:

• Ascénto Scholarship: Open to students pursuing a 2-year, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any major or training program at a Wisconsin college or university.
• Ascénto Law Scholarship: Awarded in partnership with the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association (WHLA) to students enrolled in law school at Marquette University Law School or University of Wisconsin Law School. One student per school is awarded.

Students are presented with their scholarship at the Scholarship Reception in the spring where they can meet sponsors and higher education partners face to face.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

Students pursuing a 2-year, undergraduate, or graduate degree at a Wisconsin college or university. Preference for students who have shown commitment to supporting the Latino community.

• Enrolled in an associate degree or technical diploma program, or pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Completed at least 12 credits
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
• In good academic standing

• Pursuing an advanced degree (MBA, MA/S, Ph.D., or equivalent) at an accredited Wisconsin college or university
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
• In good academic standing

The Ascénto Law Scholarship, offered in partnership with the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association (WHLA), invests in Latino students pursuing careers in law.

Each year, two scholarships are awarded:

• One student at Marquette University Law School
• One student at the University of Wisconsin Law School

Your investment helps reduce financial barriers for Latino students across Wisconsin while connecting scholars to mentorship, leadership development, and a professional community invested in their success.