University of Wisconsin-Madison

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

432 N Murray St.

Madison, WI 53706-1496
Ph: (608)262-3060
Fax: (608)262-9068
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.wisc.edu

Victor Albright Scholarships-Dane County (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Wisconsin students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of a Dane County public high school. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $100. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students must be nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors.

Victor Albright Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Wisconsin students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of public high schools within Wisconsin counties (excluding Dane). Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Students must be nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors.

Bascom Hill Society Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors with outstanding volunteer contributions to the university and/or their community while maintaining a solid academic record; must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2. Wisconsin and Minnesota residents must have an unmet need of at least $1,000 and out-of-state students must have an unmet need of at least $5,000. Criteria: Selection is based on merit and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No amount specified. Number Awarded: 1.

To Apply: Applicants must contact the Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards for more information. Deadline: End of March. Contact: Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards, Julie Stubbs, at 608-890-0370, or stubbs@ wisc.edu.

Mary Ann Brichta Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison sophomore, junior, or senior under-represented students of color majoring in elementary or secondary education. Criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: February.

Patricia Buchanan Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: February.

Engineering Departmental Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Engineering. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison students admitted into a degree-granting department. Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students must contact the specific department office about the application process. Deadline: March 15. Contact: College of Engineering, Engineering Student Services Office, at 608-262-2473, or [email protected].

Engineering Diversity Affairs Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Engineering. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison women and students of color; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in the College of Engineering. Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students must contact the specific department office or the Engineering Student Services office about the application process. Deadline: March 15. Contact: College of Engineering, Engineering Student Services Office, at 608-262-2473, or [email protected].

Evjue Foundation, Inc./Capital Times Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who wish to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a dependent of a regular full-time employee of The Capital Times. Criteria: Recipient selection will be based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No amount specified. Number Awarded:

Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Evjue Foundation for more information about the scholarship. Deadline: February. Contact: The Evjue Foundation, Inc., at 608-252-6401.

Edward R. and Hazel N. Felber Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financial assistance to students who wish to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a dependent of a Madison Gas and

Electric (MG&E) employee. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic record, leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, and work experience. Financial need is not considered.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact MG&E at 608252-7392 to request for an application. Deadline: May 1.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be committed to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and maintaining an outstanding academic achievement. Criteria: Priority will be given to the student with the most financial need.

Funds Avail.: Up to $2,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association for information about the program. Deadline: spring. Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, at 608-262-2551, or [email protected], visit the website www.uwalumni.com/glbtac.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to mathematics, science, and engineering students who wish to pursue their education. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Engineering. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors with outstanding potential for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering; have at least a B average; rank in the upper quarter of the high schools class; be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals; and nominated by UW-Madison. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $7500. Number Awarded: 300. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards for information about the scholarship. Deadline: November. Contact: Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards, Julie Stubbs, at 608-890-0370, or [email protected].

Human Ecology Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Ecology. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in the School of Human Ecology. Criteria: Selection is based on scholastic and extracurricular achievement.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: Up to 35. To

Apply: Applicants must submit the School of Human Ecology Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application, along with three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a resume. Deadline: February 15. Contact: School of Human Ecology, Office of Student Academic Affairs, at 608-262-2608.

James Jesinski Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a dependent of a member of Wisconsin Teamsters Union Locals 43, 56, 75, 200, 344, 354, 446, 563, 579, 662, 695, or 1081. Applicants must also be affiliated with Teamsters Joint Council 39. Criteria: Recipient selection will be based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply:

Applicants must apply for UW-Madison financial aid by March 1. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, at 608-262-9996, or [email protected].

Kemper K. Knapp Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Student must be Wisconsin residents entering UW-Madison as freshmen. Criteria: Recipient selection will be based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: Up to $5,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students do not need to complete a separate application form but are considered automatically when admitted. Deadline: Varies. Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, at 608-262-9996, or finaid@ finaid.wisc.edu.

George Koeppel and Roland W. Zinns Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicant must be UW-Madison freshmen students; must be Wisconsin residents with permanent home address in Milwaukee County. Criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: February.

Lawton Minority Retention Grants (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be underrepresented students of color; must be Wisconsin or Minnesota residents; and must be sophomore, junior, or senior students. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: Up to $2,500. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must file an application at FAFSA in order to be considered. In addition, applicants must contact the Minority and Disadvantaged Coordinator in the UW-Madison school or college where they are enrolled. Deadline: July 15.

McBurney Disability Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have a documented disability (physical, psychological, sensory, or learning) as verified by the McBurney Disability Resource Center. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the application materials submitted.

Funds Avail.: $500-$2,500. Number Awarded: Up to 20.

To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed McBurney Scholarship Application along with two letters of recommendation and a current transcript. Deadline: April 15.

John P. and Tashia F. Morgridge Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicants

must be UW-Madison sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are underrepresented students of color. Applicants must be preparing for a teaching career, preferably at the elementary level. Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need; with preference given to graduates of Wisconsin high schools.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: 6. To Apply:

Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: February. Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, at 608-262-6137, or soeinfo@ education.wisc.edu.

Charles S. Pearce Scholarships (Undergraduate/Prize, Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be admitted and enrolled at the university, and must be winners of the JSEHS research competition. Criteria: Selection is made by the symposium committee.

Funds Avail.: Wisconsin resident tuition. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Students must contact the Engineering Learning Center. Deadline: December. Contact: Engineering Learning Center, Sandy Courter, at 608-265-9767, [email protected].

Pi Lambda Theta Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison junior students having the highest GPA in the School of Education; and must have completed at least one full semester (12 credits). Criteria: Recipient selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply:

Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: February. Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, at 608-262-6137, soeinfo@ education.wisc.edu.

Powers-Knapp Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be incoming freshmen, underrepresented, students of color with an outstanding academic achievement. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic achievements.

Funds Avail.: Wisconsin resident tuition for Wisconsin and Minnesota residents. Non-residents receive the difference between resident and non-resident tuition. Number Awarded: Up to 60. To Apply: Contact the Chancellor's Scholarships Program for more information. Deadline: February 1. Contact: 608-262-9315.

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Military science and education. Qualif.: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC programs. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: Full tuition and fees, book allowance, and a monthly tax-free stipend. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants may contact Air Force Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC; Military Science, Army ROTC; Naval Sciences, Navy ROTC for more information about the program. Deadline: December 1. Contact: Air Force Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC at 608-262-3440; Military Science, Army ROTC, at 608-262-3411; Naval Sciences, Navy ROTC, at 608-262-3794 or 800-443-2672.

School of Education Scholarships for Students from Underrepresented Groups (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison underrepresented students of color with demonstrated financial need majoring in Education. Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, at 608-262-6137, [email protected].

School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Pharmacology; Toxicology; Pharmacy. Qualif.: Applicants must be students who are continuing their education in the School of Pharmacy. Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: More than 60. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Student Services Office for the details and application materials. Deadline: Third week of April. Contact: School of Pharmacy at 608-262-6234, or [email protected].

University of Wisconsin-Madison Academic Excellence Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Wisconsin students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be incoming freshmen; must be Wisconsin residents with the highest GPA in high school class; enrolled as first-year students at a post-secondary institution in Wisconsin. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $2,250. Number Awarded: 1-6 per high school. To Apply: Applicants must contact their high school guidance counselor for information about the scholarship. Deadline: February 15.

University of Wisconsin-Madison African American Alumni Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be African American full-time students. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: 1-2. To Apply: Applicants must contact Wisconsin Alumni Association for the application materials and procedures. Deadline: June 1. Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association at 608-262-2551, or [email protected].

University of Wisconsin-Madison American Indian Alumni Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be American Indian full-time students. Criteria: Recipients will

be selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must file the FAFSA. Deadline: July 1. Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association at 608-262-2551, [email protected].

University of Wisconsin-Madison/CALS Continuing Student Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Agricultural sciences; Life sciences. Qualif.: Applicant must be a UW-Madison sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). Criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $500-$3,000. Number Awarded: Up to 200. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with a letter of recommendation. Deadline: February 1.

University of Wisconsin-Madison/CALS Minority Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Agricultural sciences; Life sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison students of color enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). Criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $500-$2,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students must submit a completed CALS Scholarship Application along with the letter of recommendation. Deadline: January 15.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor's Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be incoming freshmen, underrepresented, students of color with outstanding academic achievements. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic achievements.

Funds Avail.: Full tuition and an annual book stipend of $800. Number Awarded: Up to 40. To Apply: Contact the Chancellor's Scholarships Program for more information. Deadline: February 1. Contact: 608-262-9315.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Hispanic/Latino Alumni Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Hispanic or Latino full-time students. Criteria: Priority will be given to the student with the most financial need.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: 1-2. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association for information about the program. Deadline: June 1. Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, at 608-262-2551, or [email protected], visit the website www.uwalumni.com/glbtac.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Minority Teacher Loans (Professional Development, Undergraduate/Loan, Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison juniors or seniors from underrepresented groups enrolled full-time in a teacher preparation program; must be Wisconsin residents planning to teach in selected school districts in Wisconsin; or degree-holders enrolled in a teacher certification program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $250-$3000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Scholarship applications are available from the Office of the Dean. Deadline: Varies.

Remarks: 25 percent of the loan is forgiven for each year the recipient teaches in the selected school district. Teaching for 4 years eliminates 100 percent of the debt. Recipients who do not teach in selected districts must repay the loan at an interest rate of 5 percent.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Music Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicants must be Wisconsin outstanding musicians as demonstrated by a musical background and an audition with the School of Music. Criteria: Consideration is based on musical ability, scholarly accomplishments, or a combination of both.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$5,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must fill out the School of Music application and attend the audition. Deadline: February. Contact: School of Music, at 608-263-5986, or baabrams@ wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Madison National Merit Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be entering UW-Madison as freshman; and must have taken the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during the spring semester of the sophomore year or the fall semester of the junior year. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on a review of all applications.

Funds Avail.: $750-$2,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Students must file a FAFSAto be considered. Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, at 608-262-9996, or [email protected].

University of Wisconsin-Madison Pharmacy New Student Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Pharmacology; Toxicology; Pharmacy. Qualif.: Applicants must be Wisconsin students entering as first year students in the School of Pharmacy. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Student Services Office for the details and application materials. Deadline: First week of May. Contact: School of Pharmacy, at 608-262-6234, or pharminfo@ pharmacy.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Single Parent and Adult Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be single parents or adults enrolled in at least 9 credit units; must be in good

academic standing; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; must show proof of financial need; and must demonstrate probability for academic success. Criteria: Selection is based on merit and need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$2,000. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Adult and Student Services Center for more information. Deadline: March 1.

Vilas Equity Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be entering UW-Madison as freshmen. Criteria: Recipient selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $400. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students are considered automatically when admitted. Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, at 608-262-9996, [email protected].

William F. Vilas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Students must be entering UW-Madison as freshmen; and must have a strong academic performance based on class rank and GPA. Criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $400. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Students do not need to complete a separate application form but are considered automatically when admitted. Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, at 608-262-9996, [email protected].

Wisconsin High School Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Wisconsin students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of participating Wisconsin high schools. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must contact their high school guidance councilors for more information.

Wisconsin-Madison Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be UW-Madison junior or senior journalism students who demonstrated academic merit and have gained professional experience. Criteria: Consideration is given to underrepre-sented students of color and students with demonstrated financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,500. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must complete the electronic application available online. Deadline: Varies. Contact: School of Journalism, Placement Office, at 608-263-4858, orsalkin@ facstaff.wisc.edu.

Wisconsin-Madison Music Clinic Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support UW-Madison students in their education. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicants must be Wisconsin high school graduates with outstanding musical talent who attended the UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic both summers before enrolling at UW-Madison. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on musical ability, scholarly ac- complishments, or a combination of both.

Funds Avail.: Wisconsin resident tuition for four years of study. Number Awarded: 10. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Music Clinic Coordinator for information. Deadline: May 15 of junior year in high school. Contact: School of Music, Music Clinic Coordinator, at 608-263-2242, or [email protected].

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