IAP Graduate and Professional Student Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison Graduate and Professional students studying abroad on an UW Study Abroad program, including CALS, Engineering, and Business students, for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-27 (studying abroad in BOTH Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for this scholarship for this application round, an applicant must:

  1. Be in the process of applying, or have already applied, to a study abroad program for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-27 (studying abroad in BOTH Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).
  2. Be a full-time, degree-seeking Graduate or Professional student at UW-Madison
  3. Submit the completed scholarship application materials online by March 2, 2026.
Students must be in good standing with preference being given to students who demonstrate financial need.

How to Apply
Application is open. The deadline is March 2, 2026. If your study abroad program application isn’t required to be complete until after this date, you must still submit your scholarship application by this date to be considered. However, you must already be in the process of applying to your program by March 2nd, 2026 in order to be eligible for this scholarship. Incomplete scholarship applications or applications submitted to the office will not be considered. To apply, please log into Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) through your student center or by logging in directly using the ‘My Applications’ button at the top of this page.


Selection Criteria
Academic merit and financial need are additional considerations for awarding.


Award Information
$2,500 per scholarship pending annual funding renewal.


Conditions of Award
Completion of the study abroad program is a requirement of the scholarship.


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Award
$2,500
Organizations
International Academic Programs (IAP)
Deadline
03/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit an essay of up to 750 words covering the following:

    1.) How will your study abroad program enhance your degree program and support your career goals?

    2.) Explain how you plan to fund your study abroad program, and any gaps or financial need you are experiencing.