Growing the STEM Leaders of Tomorrow: Stem Forward Awards STEM Scholarships to Deserving Students
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – STEM Forward, Milwaukee’s leading non-profit advancing the STEM workforce through STEM education and programming, is pleased to announce the six new recipients of the 2026 STEM scholarships. STEM Forward’s overall scholarship program this year includes eleven students, totaling $33,000, including scholarship renewals. In partnership with our donors, STEM Forward is tremendously proud to help 11 students on their STEM pathways this next academic year.
The STEM Forward Scholarship Program, established in 1939, recognizes an outstanding high school graduating senior from southeastern Wisconsin who will attend a Wisconsin technical college, college, or university in the fall of 2026 and pursue a degree in a STEM field.
A second award, the Elizabeth Brauer Scholarship, is designated for a female high school senior graduating from a Milwaukee Public High School. STEM Forward recognizes that women are underrepresented in STEM fields and is committed to bridging the gap by offering opportunities tailored to female students. This scholarship is $3,000 annually, totaling $12,000 over four years!
To encourage and grow Milwaukee’s talent pipeline, STEM Forward also awards a $3,000 scholarship to a current deserving student from each of the following local higher education institutions: Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. Each recipient has demonstrated academic success in the STEM field and substantial involvement in extracurricular activities and organizations.
We are proud to announce the 2026 STEM Forward Scholarship Winners:
Elizabeth Brauer High School Scholarship: Nandar Oak
Southeastern Wisconsin High School Scholarship: Phoebe Combs
Marquette University Robert Brauer Scholarship: Luke Gorman
Milwaukee Area Technical College Scholarship: Danielle Peters
Milwaukee School of Engineering Scholarship: Gabriella Heuser
The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Scholarship: Nicole Knasinski
To learn more about each recipient, read their bio and watch their video on the STEM Forward website. To get involved and support the Scholarship Program, attend our 21st Annual Scholarship Program Fundraiser Golf Outing on August 13, 2026, at Morningstar Golfers’ Club, and become a sponsor for this fundraiser. If you’re not a golfer, we have a social golf ticket for the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. We hope you will join us! Learn more at https://www.stemforward.org/scholarship-golf-outing.
About STEM Forward
STEM Forward is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and metro Milwaukee’s leading STEM education and outreach provider. STEM Forward’s programs, events, and activities inspire local youth to pursue STEM careers and provide a pipeline of talent to businesses in southeastern Wisconsin
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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