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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, explore applying for scholarships as soon as you apply to the University by using your UW-Madison NetID and password. Applications for incoming undergraduate students typically open in October-November and have deadlines in early February, so don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply! Many UW-Madison scholarships consider students for awards using a holistic framework that may include, but is not limited to, academic achievement, potential contributions, service and leadership, and financial need. To search for undergraduate scholarships, please use these saved searches:

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$4,000	Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Award The Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Awards aid undergraduates in gaining focused, full-time research experience early in their academic... The Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Awards aid undergraduates... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $4,000	Deadline01/31/2021
$0.00	Cross-Departmental Graduate Awards Application Welcome graduate students! Completing this application will place you in a pool of candidates eligible for a few different awards from the School... Welcome graduate students! Completing this application will place you in... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Scholarship Application Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Scholarship Application: The C&I Student Awards Committee will decide if you are eligible for each award. This... Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Scholarship Application: The C&I... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Up to $5,000	Mary Shine Peterson Undergraduate Award This prestigious undergraduate award is designed to recognize UW-Madison Biochemistry undergraduate students with demonstrated excellence in and... This prestigious undergraduate award is designed to recognize UW-Madison... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Up to $5,000	Deadline01/31/2021
$0.00	Michael W. Apple Fellowship Michael W. Apple was the John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin,... Michael W. Apple was the John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Abagail Catania AAE/ABM Diversity Scholarship After much thought and reflection on her experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a mixed, black woman in agriculture, Abagail decided... After much thought and reflection on her experience at the University of... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
$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: 02/01/2021 Award: $10,000 renewable	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Ada Holt Lorenz Award Dr. William F. Lorenz, a UW professor of neuropsychiatry, was the first director of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute in Mendota State Hospital.... Dr. William F. Lorenz, a UW professor of neuropsychiatry, was the first... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Agronomy Outstanding Graduate Student Award Eligibility Criteria Awarded to CALS graduates majoring in Agronomy. Visit college program site Eligibility Criteria Awarded to CALS graduates majoring in Agronomy.... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Al Schultz Dairy Science Scholarship Dr. Al Schultz received his college degrees (BS, MS, and PhD) in Dairy Science from UW-Madison. He spent his entire 40 year career at Vita Plus... Dr. Al Schultz received his college degrees (BS, MS, and PhD) in Dairy... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Albert J. & Adelaide E. Riker Academic Merit Award Both distiguished research professors in their respective fields, Drs. Albert Joyce Riker and Adelaide E. (Evenson) Riker left the remainder of... Both distiguished research professors in their respective fields, Drs.... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Albert J. & Adelaide E. Riker Scholarship Both distiguished research professors in their respective fields, Drs. Albert Joyce Riker and Adelaide E. (Evenson) Riker left the remainder of... Both distiguished research professors in their respective fields, Drs.... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
$0.00	Alexa Posny Award #1 Dr. Alexa Posny has spent her career as a public servant and leader in the fields of Special Education and Educational Policy. In recognition of... Dr. Alexa Posny has spent her career as a public servant and leader in... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Alfred & Isabella Galpin Scholarship Alfred was a brilliant academic in literature and musical composition in the early-mid 1900s, with his work still held by the Wisconsin Historical... Alfred was a brilliant academic in literature and musical composition in... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Alfred J. and Marian A. Francour Great People Scholarship Longtime Professor Alfred J. Francour never strayed far from his farming roots during his career. After receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree... Longtime Professor Alfred J. Francour never strayed far from his farming... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
varies	Allan & Joyce Bringe Dairy Science Scholarship Allan is a graduate of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, as well as an emeritus professor. Joyce is a member of the Demeter... Allan is a graduate of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, as... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Scholarship Through the generosity of Alpha Gamma Rho alumni, this scholarship was created. Funds will support scholarships for students who are members of... Through the generosity of Alpha Gamma Rho alumni, this scholarship was... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Alpha Helix Scholarship The Alpha Helix Scholarship was established by friends of Professor Perry A. Frey and his wife Carolyn, for undergraduate studies in CALS. Dr.... The Alpha Helix Scholarship was established by friends of Professor... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Anna L. Rowe Scholarship Anna L. Rowe, who was originally from Flandreau, South Dakota, got her degree in Home Economics, and taught in the field. She met her future... Anna L. Rowe, who was originally from Flandreau, South Dakota, got her... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Antigo 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Anton G. "Tony" Sendelbach Scholarship After earning his doctorate, Dr. Anton Sendelbach joined the faculty, and spent his entire career in the UW Dairy Science Department. He is... After earning his doctorate, Dr. Anton Sendelbach joined the faculty,... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Association of Women in Agriculture Scholarship The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) was founded in the 1974 to help its members prepare for careers in agriculture and agriculture... The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) was founded in the 1974 to... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Atlanta 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Austin 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Babcock House Alumni & Friends Scholarship Dr. Stephen M. Babcock came to the UW in 1887 and spent his entire career on campus as an agricultural chemistry professor and chief chemist of the... Dr. Stephen M. Babcock came to the UW in 1887 and spent his entire... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Babcock House Les and Ellen Huber Memorial Scholarship Dr. Stephen M. Babcock came to the UW in 1887 and spent his entire career on campus as an agricultural chemistry professor and chief chemist of the... Dr. Stephen M. Babcock came to the UW in 1887 and spent his entire... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Badger Flyers Scholarship Badger Flyers, Inc. was an organization made up of companies that sold supplies to the dairy and ice cream manufacturers – including Wisconsin... Badger Flyers, Inc. was an organization made up of companies that sold... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Bay Area Badgers 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Beulah Dahle Scholarship In her day, Beulah Dahle was known on campus as the “dean” of food service in the UW residence halls. Working closely with UW chef, Carson Gulley,... In her day, Beulah Dahle was known on campus as the “dean” of food... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Big Apple Badgers / WEASF 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Bill Reese Dairy, Deli & Bakery Study Grant For nearly 20 years, Bill Reese served as Director of Market Development in the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection.... For nearly 20 years, Bill Reese served as Director of Market Development... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Boston Area 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Bradford Richmond Award Bradford Richmond was a prominent third generation farmer in the town of York in the late 1800s. The family operated 273 acres that devotes... Bradford Richmond was a prominent third generation farmer in the town of... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Brown County 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: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Bruce and Ruth Marion Scholarship Bruce W. Marion is an emeritus professor in the Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) department in the College of Agricultural and Life... Bruce W. Marion is an emeritus professor in the Agricultural and Applied... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Burdean Struckmeyer Scholarship A Madison area native, who obtained her PhD. in Botany-Horticulture, Burdean Struckmeyer, spent her entire career in the UW Department of... A Madison area native, who obtained her PhD. in Botany-Horticulture,... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	CALS Board of Visitors Wisconsin Rural Youth Scholarship The Board of Visitors for the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an outside advisory group to the Dean of the College.... The Board of Visitors for the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	CALS Centennial Academic Merit Award This CALS scholarship fund was established in 1990 in honor of the College Centennial. Eligibility Criteria Awarded to CALS undergraduate students.... This CALS scholarship fund was established in 1990 in honor of the... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Cargill Diversity Scholarship Started in 1865 by W.W. Cargill’s first grain storage facility, Cargill has grown into a leader in providing food, agricultural, risk management,... Started in 1865 by W.W. Cargill’s first grain storage facility, Cargill... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carl W. Schaefer Scholarship This CALS Scholarship was provided in honor of C. W. Schaefer. Eligibility Criteria Students majoring in Entomology. Visit college program site This CALS Scholarship was provided in honor of C. W.... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carleton A. Friday Scholarship The scholarship was initiated by the Friday Foundation to honor the memory of Carleton A. Friday, former President of the Friday Canning... The scholarship was initiated by the Friday Foundation to honor the... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carol Hendricks Dairy Science Legacy Scholarship Carol J. Hendricks (MS Education 1953, BS Mathematics 1950) was inspired to establish a fund in Dairy Science after a visit to UW-Madison and... Carol J. Hendricks (MS Education 1953, BS Mathematics 1950) was inspired... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carole Walsh Demeter Scholarship Carole J. Walsh was a long-time member of the Daughters of Demeter, an organization that provides scholarships and sponsors events in support of... Carole J. Walsh was a long-time member of the Daughters of Demeter, an... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carolyn A. Craig Scholarship Carolyn A. Craig ’60 majored in Public Health Nursing and is a very active garden club member on the local, district and state levels. As a... Carolyn A. Craig ’60 majored in Public Health Nursing and is a very... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Carrie Aberle Demeter Scholarship Carrie Aberle is the spouse of Elton “Abe” Aberle who served as Dean of CALS from 1998 to 2005. She was an enthusiastic supporter and ambassador of... Carrie Aberle is the spouse of Elton “Abe” Aberle who served as Dean of... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
$1,000-$3,000	Catherine V. and Virginia E. Tenuta Scholarship The Catherine V. and Virginia E. Tenuta scholarship provides a 4 year renewable award (amount subject to variation) to a high achieving incoming... The Catherine V. and Virginia E. Tenuta scholarship provides a 4 year... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: $1,000-$3,000	Deadline02/01/2021
$0.00	Chamberlin Rock Scholarship John and Wendy Damm met on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in the late 60s and early 70s. John is an alumnus of CALS and a member of... John and Wendy Damm met on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Charles Eckburg Memorial Freshman Award The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports UW students preparing for careers in the dairy Industry. Eligibility Criteria Students preparing... The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports UW students preparing... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Charles Eckburg Memorial Junior Award The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports junior preparing for careers in the dairy Industry. Eligibility Criteria Students preparing for... The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports junior preparing for... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021
Varies	Charles Eckburg Memorial Senior Award The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports senior preparing for careers in the dairy Industry. Eligibility Criteria Students preparing for... The Charles Eckburg Memorial Scholarship supports senior preparing for... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline02/01/2021

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