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
Up to $4,550 annually, based on unmet financial need. Community Environmental Scholars Program application
The Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program (CESP) is...
Deadline11/21/2024
$1,500 in prizes split among three winners Sustainability Writing Awards
2024 UW–Madison Sustainability Writing Awards Theme:...
Deadline11/24/2024
Varies Arrowmont School of Craft Scholarship
The scholarship will cover tuition for a one week course, materials fee,...
Deadline11/25/2024
$2,000.00 IAP Early Bird Scholarship
Undergraduate students planning to study abroad with demonstrated...
Deadline11/25/2024
Up to $6,000 IAP Study Abroad Promise
Undergraduate students who are part of a UW-Madison Promise Program...
Deadline11/25/2024
Varies Janet L. Birch Professional Development Fund in Weaving and Textile Design
This fund is named for and established in honor of Janet Lynn “Jan”...
Deadline11/25/2024
$2,000 Allison Rose Murray Legacy Award
In order to apply, students must be currently pursuing their degree in...
Deadline11/29/2024
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...
Deadline11/29/2024
$600 or $1,500 Student Research Grants Competition - Conference Presentation Funds
The Graduate School’s Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC)...
Deadline11/30/2024
$600 or $1,500 Student Research Grants Competition - Research Travel Funds
The Graduate School’s Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC)...
Deadline11/30/2024
Varies Akira and Sharlie Miura Memorial Scholarship for Japanese and TESOL Studies Fund
This award is made possible through donations in memory of Professor...
Deadline12/02/2024
$100-$1000 Sherry Wagner-Henry Scholarship in the Creative Arts and Entrepreneurship
The Sherry Wagner-Henry Scholarship in the Creative Arts and...
Deadline12/09/2024
Varies E&J Net Dissertation/Project/Thesis Fellowship
The School of Human Ecology Equity and Justice Network initiative,...
Deadline12/15/2024
$1500 Graduate Student Research Mentoring Scholarship
This scholarship provides funding and mentorship training for two Human...
Deadline12/15/2024
$4,000 for research, outreach, and other scholarship / $1,000 for conference travel or professional development Graduate Student Scholarships for Research, Outreach, and Training on Cooperatives
The School of Human Ecology, the UW Center for Cooperatives, and the...
Deadline12/15/2024
Varies Sharon A. Stark Financial Education Scholarship Fund
The Sharon A. Stark Financial Education Scholarship is available to...
Deadline12/15/2024
$650 max. ($750 international travel max.) Conference Travel Scholarship
The School of Human Ecology Graduate Program is offering travel awards...
Deadline12/31/2024
$500 max. Dean's Emergency Assistance Fund
School of Human Ecology graduate students (MS, MFA, and PhD) can apply...
Deadline12/31/2024
$1,150.00 Mora Himel Lincoln Trust (CBFE)
Deadline12/31/2024
$0.00 OIM PhD Scholarship
Deadline12/31/2024
Varies Harriet & Sandra Rosenbaum Scholarship Full-Time MSW Program
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to...
Deadline01/10/2025
Varies Betty J. Bamforth Award
The Betty J. Bamforth Award is presented annually to one or more fourth...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Dean Charles R. Bardeen Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Anatomy
An annual award shall be made to a medical student enrolled in the...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Dr. Marcia J.S. Richards Classical Musician Scholarship Fund
The Dr. Marcia J.S. Richards Classical Musician Scholarship Fund was...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Gary E. Lyons Scholarship
This fund was established by Jayne Squirrell to honor the memory of her...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Harrison, George W. and Virginia F. Elliott Scholarship Fund
This award is given to an outstanding first year student in gross...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Jean Sanderson Academic Excellence Award
To a second-year medical student for academic excellence in the...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Karges Family Psychiatry Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Drs. Steven and Lynn Karges. The...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Lovell, Dr. B.K. & Tomina--Memorial Fund
Dr. Lovell was a member of the Class of 1936. This Scholarship is...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Madison Anesthesiology Consultants Award Fund
This award was created by Madison Anesthesiology Consultants, LLP. It is...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Magnino, James J. MD Clinical Scholarship Fund in Medical Ethics
This Scholarship is given by the estate of the late Dr. James Magnino,...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) Scholarship for Advancing Health Equity Fund
This scholarship was established by donor Brian Vandenberg. The...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Occom, Samson Legacy Award Fund
The Samson Occom Legacy Award Fund for American Indians was established...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Olsen, Dr. Ralph N. Award
Dr. Olsen was a colonel in the U.S. Army, and SMPH Graduate, MD Class of...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Parker, Grace M. - Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded on the basis of interest and promise in the...
Deadline01/13/2025
$0.00 Rein in Sarcoma Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars Fund
This scholarship is intended for medical students in the School of...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Waters, Dr. Ralph M. - Scholarship
To one or more medical students based on his or her own merit, ability,...
Deadline01/13/2025
Varies Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Samuel G. Perlson Medical Scholarship - TRIUMPH
This fund was set up with by the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association in...
Deadline01/13/2025
$500-1000 Linguistics Opportunity Award
The Language Sciences program awards the Linguistics Opportunity Award...
Deadline01/15/2025
5,000.00 Key Into Public Service Scholarship (Phi Beta Kappa)
“Key into Public Service” highlights the wide range of career...
Deadline01/19/2025
Four Year, Full-Tuition Scholarship First Wave Scholarship Program
Administered by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, the First...
Deadline01/22/2025
Varies King-Morgridge Scholars Program
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program is an exceptional opportunity for...
Deadline01/25/2025
$5000.00 Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian Scholarship
The Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian scholarship...
Deadline01/26/2025
Up to $45,000 Wolff Fellowship Award
The Wolff Fellowship program provides an award of approximately $45,000...
Deadline01/26/2025
Up to $2,800 (Ph.D. students); Up to $1,400 (MA/MS students) CHE Research & Travel Awards
Eligibility Criteria All Graduate Associates (MS/MA/PhD) of the Center...
Deadline02/01/2025
Varies Adult Student Scholarship Program Fund
The Adult Student Scholarship Program Fund is made possible through the...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Alma Baron Second Chance for Women
The Alma Baron Second Chance for Women Scholarship was founded in 2001...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
The American Association of University Women (AAUW)–Monona/Madison...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Barzilai Foundation Scholarship
As part of their ongoing commitment to delivering educational access to...
Deadline02/10/2025
Varies Bernice D. Kuney Scholarship
The Bernice D. Kuney Scholarship was established in 1989 through a...
Deadline02/10/2025