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


While there are not scholarships specifically for international students at UW-Madison, 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 scholarships, please see our Scholarships page. For more information on resources for international students, 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
$500 LGBTQ+ History Prize
The LGBTQ+ History Prize is awarded by the Department of History for the...
Deadline03/18/2026
$1,500 Margaret E. Smith-Esther Butt History Scholarship
The Department of History awards one $1,500 Margaret E. Smith-Esther...
Deadline03/18/2026
$1,200 Orson S. Morse History Scholarship
The $1,200 Orson S. Morse History Scholarship is given annually to two...
Deadline03/18/2026
$500 Paul Glad Prize
The Paul Glad Prize is awarded by the Department of History for the best...
Deadline03/18/2026
$200 Paul J. Schrag Prize
The Paul J. Schrag Prize is awarded by the Department of History to the...
Deadline03/18/2026
$1,000 Philip Levy Undergraduate Research Award in History Application
The Department of History is proud to offer the Philip Levy...
Deadline03/18/2026
$500 Roan Vaughan Civil Resistance Writing Prize
The Roan Vaughan Civil Resistance Writing Prize will award two prizes of...
Deadline03/18/2026
$3,000 Steven A. and Barbara S. Jaffe History Scholarship
The Department of History awards two Steven A. and Barbara S. Jaffe...
Deadline03/18/2026
$500 Willard L. Huson Scholarship
Three Willard L. Huson Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving...
Deadline03/18/2026
$500 William A. Brown Writing Prize for Black History
The William A. Brown Writing Prize for Black History will award $500 to...
Deadline03/18/2026
$200 William F. Allen Prize
The William F. Allen Prize is awarded by the Department of History for...
Deadline03/18/2026
$5,000 William K. Fitch Scholarship Application
The William K. Fitch Scholarship provides a $5,000 grant towards tuition...
Deadline03/18/2026
Varies Hartzman International Conference Graduate Student Travel Award
With support from the Hartzman family and the Dean’s office, the School...
Deadline03/20/2026
Varies International Summer Research or Residency
The School of Education Global Engagement Office invites graduate...
Deadline03/20/2026
Four Year, Full-Tuition Scholarship First Wave Scholarship Program
Administered by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, the First...
Deadline03/27/2026
Cost of regalia Commencement Regalia Scholarship
This scholarship is to cover the costs of cap and gown rentals for...
Deadline03/30/2026
Varies Grant Writing Camp (GWC)
The UW–Madison Graduate School is pleased to announce that the Grant...
Deadline03/30/2026
Varies Andy Stolper Memorial Award
For details on the Andy Stolper Memorial Award, including eligibility...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Dianne McAfee Hopkins Award
This award was created in honor of Dianne McAfee Hopkins, the first...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Dr. Mildred H. Evans Scholarship Award
The Dr. Mildred H. Evans Scholarship Award is awarded to a Physician...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Fenster Research Paper Award
The Valmai Fenster Award for Outstanding Promise for Exceptional...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies iSchool Graduate Awards Application
The Information School offers a number of awards to graduate students in...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies James Krikelas Award For Innovative Use Of Information Technology
This award is to recognize the work of an iSchool student who has...
Deadline03/31/2026
$5,000.00 Lapinski
Mrs. Leona Lapinski Leute has generously endowed a scholarship honoring...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Larry Jacobsen Innovations In Library Science Award
This award was established by Larry Jacobsen, class of 1971, who wanted...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Outstanding MS Graduate Student Award
The Outstanding MS Graduate Student Award is presented to an individual...
Deadline03/31/2026
$5,000.00 Peltier-Zillgitt Scholarship
The Peltier-Zillgitt Scholarship will be awarded to a student in the...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science Internship Fund
Awards of $500 up to $5,000 are given to enable L&S undergraduates to...
Deadline03/31/2026
Varies Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships are available in order to invest in future health care...
Deadline03/31/2026
$0.00 WSB Trusted to Lead Fund
The Wisconsin School of Business is excited to provide the Trusted to...
Deadline03/31/2026
$6,000 Alexa Posny Internship in Educational Policy Studies
Dr. Alexa Posny has spent her career as a public servant and leader in...
Deadline04/01/2026
Varies Design Studies Graduate Program Scholarship (Design Studies)
The Design Studies Graduate Program Scholarship is a means of funding...
Deadline04/01/2026
Varies Class of 1977 Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Edward D. Morris Memorial Scholarship 2
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Edward D. Morris Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for undergraduate students with disabilities,...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Ethelmae S. Merriam Academic Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Floyd W and Martha A McBurney Endowment Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply via the...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Harold W. Kirchen Endowment Fund Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Ira, Starr, and Megan Edelson Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies James Graaskamp Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies John Lyman Cooper Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply via the...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Lillian Graaskamp Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies McBurney Disability Resource Center Application
McBurney scholarships are open to undergraduate, graduate and...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Newlin Student Support Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities in the College...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Nick Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. This...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies The John and Sally Wolozyn Memorial Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities. This...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Theodora Herfurth Kubly Fund
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities, established by...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Wisconsin Experience Accessibility Scholarship
A campus-wide scholarship for students with disabilities established by...
Deadline04/03/2026
Varies Business Emerging Leaders (BEL) Scholars Program
BEL Scholar Program Application Business Emerging Leaders (BEL) is a...
Deadline04/05/2026
Varies Housing Boost
Summer Housing Boost Application Summer 2026 Applications will open on...
Deadline04/05/2026