Our Opportunities

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. UW-Madison scholarships consider students for awards using a holistic framework that may include, but is not limited to, academic achievement, past and potential contributions, service and leadership, and financial need. 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 scholarship applications for which you are eligible.

For general scholarship information, FAQs, scholarship cycle timelines, 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, it is important to activate your UW-Madison NetID and password as soon as you apply to the University. Most scholarships for incoming students are automatically offered by your School/College based on your application for admission to UW-Madison. However, there are also some program-specific scholarship applications that you may complete if you are eligible and interested. Those applications typically open in October-November and have deadlines in early February, so don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply and be sure to log in to WiSH regularly! For more information on scholarship processes, please see the Eligibility & Process section of our Scholarships Page and explore undergraduate scholarships using the saved searches below:


International Student Scholarships


International students are eligible for many scholarships at UW–Madison. Like all students, WiSH allows international students to explore the scholarships they are eligible for, be considered for those with automatic offers when their NetID is activated, and apply to any scholarships that require additional information for consideration. For more information on international student eligibility for incoming students, refer to the Eligibility and Process Status chart on our Scholarships page. For more information on international student scholarships, please see the links below:


Common Searches


Below are some saved searches of some of the most commonly searched terms. For other common searches and helpful filters, please click the Show Filters button in the upper right corner of this page.

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Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Crankstart Reentry Scholarship
Crankstart, a program supported by Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman,...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Cynthia McCreary Holbrook Youmans Endowed Scholarship
Since its establishment in 1993, the University League has provided...
Deadline02/10/2025
$500-$2,500 Division of Continuing Studies Returning Adult Scholarship
The Division of Continuing Studies Returning Adult Scholarship is funded...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Joe Corry and Barbara Weston Corry Scholarship
Alumni Joe Corry and Barbara Weston Corry established the Joe Corry and...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Kindness Matters Scholarship
The Sosa family established the Kindness Matters Scholarship to provide...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Nancy Denney Memorial Scholarship
The Nancy W. Denney Memorial Scholarship was established by friends,...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Osher Reentry Scholarship
The Bernard Osher Foundation is dedicated to enhancing quality of life...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Scholarships
PLATO (Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization) is a...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Scholarships for Nontraditional, Adult, & Single Parent Students
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are pleased to offer...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Single Parent Scholarships
The American Association of University Women (AAUW)–Monona/Madison...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Stuart Daily Seeds of Learning Fund
In 2004, Karen Doerfer Daily established the Stuart Daily Seeds of...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies University League Scholarship
Since its establishment in 1993, the University League has provided...
Deadline02/10/2025
Up to $5,000 Deborah A. Hobbins Graduate Student Award in Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice
The Center for Research on Gender and Women offers a competitive award...
Deadline02/15/2025
Up to $1,000 Hyde Dissertation Research Award
The Center for Research on Gender and Women offers a competitive award...
Deadline02/15/2025
$800.00 Irene De Cleene Award
Irene L. De Cleene Scholarship was established to support graduate or...
Deadline02/15/2025
$800.00 John Clarence De Cleene Award
The John Clarence De Cleene Scholarship supports one or more graduate or...
Deadline02/15/2025
$1,000 Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences
The Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences was established to...
Deadline02/15/2025
$1,500.00 Scholarship in LGBTQ+ Studies (Kaplan Award)
This scholarship is intended to encourage students who pursue LGBTQ+...
Deadline02/15/2025
Varies Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program fosters a community...
Deadline02/15/2025
Varies Worcester/Whatley/Leavitt Scholarship
The Worcester/Whatley/Leavitt Award is given to a graduate student at...
Deadline02/15/2025
$4,000 Jake Leinenkugel Diversity in Brewing Award
The Jake Leinenkugel Diversity in Brewing Award is awarded to an...
Deadline03/01/2025
$5,000.00 Lapinski
Mrs. Leona Lapinski Leute has generously endowed a scholarship honoring...
Deadline03/01/2025
$1,100 Undergraduate Writing Fellows
The Undergraduate Writing Fellows Program, sponsored by The English...
Deadline03/14/2025
up to $10,000 per year Challenging Problems and Sustainable Solutions - Training a Community of Interdisciplinary Sustainability Scholars
This program funds low-income, first-year students at the University of...
Deadline03/15/2025
up to $10,000 per year Challenging Problems and Sustainable Solutions – A Sustainability Scholarship for STEM Transfer Students
This program funds low-income junior transfer students at the University...
Deadline03/15/2025
Up to $15,000 for eligible program activities. Available to admitted students only. Russian Flagship Program
THIS IS AN APPLICATION TO AN ACADEMIC, NON-DEGREE PROGRAM FOR UW-MADISON...
Deadline03/15/2025
Varies Harriet & Sandra Rosenbaum Scholarship Part-Time MSW Program
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to...
Deadline04/01/2025
Funds resident tuition and mandatory fees Arndt Family Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for incoming freshmen with visual impairments...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Class of 1977 Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Delta Gamma Memorial Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. The Delta...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Edward D. Morris Memorial Scholarship 2
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Edward D. Morris Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for undergraduate students with disabilities,...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Ethelmae S. Merriam Academic Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Floyd W and Martha A McBurney Endowment Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. Eligibility...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Ginsberg Family Awards
The Ginsberg Family Awards recognize students who have made outstanding...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Harold W. Kirchen Endowment Fund Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Ira, Starr, and Megan Edelson Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies James Graaskamp Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Jessie Ridley Foundation, Inc. Academic Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies John Lyman Cooper Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. Eligibility...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Lillian Graaskamp Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies McBurney Disability Resource Center Application
McBurney scholarships are open to undergraduate, graduate and...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Newlin Student Support Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities in the College...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Nick Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. This...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies The John and Sally Wolozyn Memorial Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. This...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Theodora Herfurth Kubly Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Wisconsin Experience Accessibility Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established by...
Deadline04/04/2025
Varies Human Development & Family Studies Department Scholarship (HDFS)
The Human Development & Family Studies Graduate Committee invites all...
Deadline04/30/2025
Varies Bromley Conference Travel Award
Bromley Conference Travel Grants are awarded based on a competitive...
Deadline05/09/2025
$50 Kohl's gift card Career Clothing Fund Sponsor by Kohl's
The Career Clothing Fund is a partnership between Kohl’s and the...
Deadline05/09/2025