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Welcome to the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)!

Below, you will find a listing of scholarship opportunities available to students with information about the applications, deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, donors, and more. To begin applying to scholarships, please sign in with your NetID and complete the brief General Application. Based on your answers in the General Application, you will be directed to fill out more specific applications tied to scholarships for which you are eligible.

For general scholarship information, FAQs, program and contact information for your School/College, and information on external scholarships, please visit our Scholarships Page.

Incoming Undergraduate Students

As an incoming student, you can apply for scholarships as soon as you apply to the University by using your NetID and password. Applications for incoming undergraduate students typically open in early November and have deadlines in early February, so don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply! To quickly search on merit and need-based incoming undergraduate scholarships, please use these saved searches:

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$0.00	CNPL Internship Scholarship A scholarship ranging from $1,000-$3,500 for CNPL majors completing their internship in during the fall semester. Priority will be for out of... A scholarship ranging from $1,000-$3,500 for CNPL majors completing... Deadline: 08/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline08/15/2020
$3,333.33	Helene Fuld Scholarship For accelerated students, academic year portion of this award. For accelerated students, academic year portion of this award. Deadline: 08/15/2020 Award: $3,333.33	Deadline08/15/2020
$0.00	Housing/Transportation Scholarship for PA Students 2020 Deadline: 08/23/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline08/23/2020
$2,500	Energy Analysis and Policy Student Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Students in graduate degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who are eligible to enroll in the Energy... Eligibility Criteria Students in graduate degree programs at the... Deadline: 09/04/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline09/04/2020
Minimum $400	Continuing Education (CE) Grant The Continuing Education tuition grant supports adult students who have experienced a significant break in their formal education and are attending... The Continuing Education tuition grant supports adult students who have... Deadline: 11/01/2020 Award: Minimum $400	Deadline11/01/2020
Up to $20,000 for eligible, admitted students	Russian Flagship Program THIS IS AN APPLICATION TO AN ACADEMIC, NON-DEGREE PROGRAM FOR UW-MADISON UNDERGRADUATES. THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. The University of... THIS IS AN APPLICATION TO AN ACADEMIC, NON-DEGREE PROGRAM FOR UW-MADISON... Deadline: 11/15/2020 Award: Up to $20,000 for eligible, admitted students	Deadline11/15/2020
$300, $600, or $1200. Award level eligibility varies based on your demonstrated need, student status, and program.	Student Research Grants Competition - Conference Presentation This competition includes awards for graduate students travelling to present research at a conference. Conference Presentation travel occurring... This competition includes awards for graduate students travelling to... Deadline: 05/15/2021 Award: $300, $600, or $1200. Award level eligibility varies based on your demonstrated need, student status, and program.	Deadline05/15/2021
$300, $600, $1200, or $1500	Student Research Grants Competition - Research Travel This competition includes awards for international and domestic travel for eligible UW- Madison graduate students who are traveling to conduct... This competition includes awards for international and domestic travel... Deadline: 05/15/2021 Award: $300, $600, $1200, or $1500	Deadline05/15/2021
Varies	Paul B. Gilbert Real Estate Graduate Fellowship Fund Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Genevieve Brown Wright Scholarship (G/U KNS) Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$0.00	Michael Vincent O'Shea Fellowship Deadline: Ended Award: $0.00	Ended
$0.00	Virginia Horne Henry Distinguished Graduate Fellowship #1 Deadline: Ended Award: $0.00	Ended
$1,000.00	Kathy and Clark Gridley Scholarship (Spring, Fall, Fall) Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$500-$1,000	R. Bernal Johnson Scholarship Fund The R. Bernal Johnson scholarship provides a one-time award to a high achieving student pursuing a degree from the College of Letters &... The R. Bernal Johnson scholarship provides a one-time award to a high... Deadline: Ended Award: $500-$1,000	Ended
$1,000	Alumni and Friends of the School Scholarship The Alumni and Friends of the School Scholarship was established in 2008 to support graduate students in the MSW Program who have financial need... The Alumni and Friends of the School Scholarship was established in 2008... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Arthur P. Miles School of Social Work Scholarship The Arthur P. Miles School of Social Work Scholarship is open to MSW students with a preference to those interested in social policy. The Arthur P. Miles School of Social Work Scholarship is open to MSW... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	Pittsburgh Chapter Scholarship The Wisconsin Alumni Association has more than 100 alumni chapters throughout the United States and around the world. Many chapters have active... The Wisconsin Alumni Association has more than 100 alumni chapters... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Up to $1,600	William F. Vilas Merit Scholarship The William F. Vilas Merit Scholarship are supported through the annual generous support of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate. The Vilas... The William F. Vilas Merit Scholarship are supported through the annual... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $1,600	Ended
$10,000 renewable	ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship, established by Clifford and Kitty Hach in 1982, is awarded to undergraduates who are majoring in... The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship, established by... Deadline: Ended Award: $10,000 renewable	Ended
Varies	Graduate Student Peer Mentor Award The Graduate Student Peer Mentor Awards recognize graduate students who exhibit stellar mentorship qualities. These graduate students are selected... The Graduate Student Peer Mentor Awards recognize graduate students who... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000.00	GE Healthcare SWE Scholarship Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Varies	Bernard J. Kwiakowski Memorial Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for one student each year in the Masters Program in the Department of Communication... The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for one... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Go Big Red Award Go Big Red Scholarship was established in 2011 by her colleagues to honor the career of Mary E. Smith, a clinical faculty member in Communication... Go Big Red Scholarship was established in 2011 by her colleagues to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Linda Ruffalo Award This endowed fund was established in 2013 by Linda L. Ruffalo. The purpose of this endowed scholarship is to provide financial support for... This endowed fund was established in 2013 by Linda L. Ruffalo. The... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Shana Kay Memorial Scholarship The Shana Kay Memorial Scholarship was established to remember Shana, who was a diligent and enthusiastic student at UW-Madison planning for a... The Shana Kay Memorial Scholarship was established to remember Shana,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	French Graduate Scholarships The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and robust scholarship opportunities to support its graduate students. ... The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	French Undergraduate Scholarships The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and robust scholarship opportunities to support its undergraduates. Scholarships... The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Italian Graduate Scholarships The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and robust scholarship opportunities to support its graduate students. ... The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Italian Undergraduate Scholarships The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and robust scholarship opportunities to support its undergraduates. Scholarships... The French and Italian Department strives to provide consistent and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Professional French Masters Program Scholarships Scholarships and awards available to graduate students enrolled in the Professional French Masters Program. Scholarships and awards available to graduate students enrolled in the... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,000-$3,500	Scan\|Design Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for UW Transnational Experiences of African Americans in Denmark Program This scholarship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to degree-seeking UW-Madison undergraduate... This scholarship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000-$3,500	Ended
$2,500.00	PT-1 Caroline, Clara, Charles and Mildred Haprer Scholarship The Harper Scholarship Fund was established to award FOUR first-year physical therapy students with scholarships for their second year of... The Harper Scholarship Fund was established to award FOUR first-year... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500.00	Ended
Varies	Albert A Radtke Scholarship The Albert A Radtke Scholarship is awarded to one or more junior or senior studying theoretical physics or electrical engineering. FAFSA... The Albert A Radtke Scholarship is awarded to one or more junior or... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Albert R. Erwin, Jr. - Casey M. Durandet Grad Student Fund The Donor wishes to support graduate students studying experimental high energy physics. Eligibility Criteria Graduate Student in... The Donor wishes to support graduate students studying experimental high... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Allan M. and Arline B. Paul Graduate Scholarship For Graduate Student Scholarships in memory of Walter Max Borer, MS Physics, Class of 1937 Visit program site For Graduate Student Scholarships in memory of Walter Max Borer, MS... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Anderson/Huber Physics Graduate Support Fund Anderson/Huber award for entering graduate students in the Department of Physics who are supported by teaching assistantships. Anderson/Huber award for entering graduate students in the Department of... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Bernie Durand Undergraduate Research Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be physics or astronomy majors. Recipients... Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Carl and Brynn Anderson Graduate Physics Fund The Carl and Brynn Anderson Graduate Physics Fund provides support for graduate student recruitment and retention, travel for study and research,... The Carl and Brynn Anderson Graduate Physics Fund provides support for... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Charles E. Mendenhall Fellowship Eligibility Criteria Experimental graduate student support. Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be... Eligibility Criteria Experimental graduate student support. Students... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Cornelius P. and Cynthia C. Browne Endowed Fellowship Fund The fund supports graduate students pursuing degrees in the Department of Physics. Eligibility Criteria Graduate standing in Physics. Selection... The fund supports graduate students pursuing degrees in the Department... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Maritza Irene Stapanian Crabtree Undergraduate Scholarship FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be... FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions Eligibility... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Elizabeth S. Hirschfelder Endowment for Physics Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be physics graduate students. Selection... Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Up to $2,000	Eugene Jorgens Memorial Scholarship The Eugene Jorgens Memorial Scholarship was established by Gaylard & Norma Jorgens in honor of their son, Eugene C. Jorgens. The scholarship is... The Eugene Jorgens Memorial Scholarship was established by Gaylard &... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $2,000	Ended
Varies	Fay Ajzenberg-Selove Scholarship Fund Eligibility Criteria This fund supports undergraduate women majoring in physics or astronomy. Students must be enrolled full-time in both... Eligibility Criteria This fund supports undergraduate women majoring in... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Hagengruber Undergraduate Scholarship The donor wishes to assist undergraduate physics students who are Wisconsin residents with financial need, and who show exceptional promise for a... The donor wishes to assist undergraduate physics students who are... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Henry & Eleanor Firminhac Physics Scholarship FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be... FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions Eligibility... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Ingersoll Best Undergraudate Course Work Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Joseph R. Dillinger Teaching Award The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual award to an outstanding teaching assistant in the Department of Physics. This fund was established... The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual award to an outstanding... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Karl Guthe Jansky & Alice Knapp Jansky Fellowship The Karl Guthe Jansky and Alice Knapp Jansky Family Graduate Fellowship Fund in Physics and Astronomy was established for the purpose of providing... The Karl Guthe Jansky and Alice Knapp Jansky Family Graduate Fellowship... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Liebenberg Family Research Scholarship in Physics Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both semesters of the academic year and be physics majors. This scholarship will be... Eligibility Criteria Students must be enrolled full-time in both... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended

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