Dickie Family Sauk County Educational Fellowship

The Dickie Fellowship is a 12‑month award offered through the Graduate School to support graduate students who were Sauk County residents at the time of their matriculation to UW–Madison and who are enrolled in science, mathematics, or engineering graduate programs. Reflecting the donor’s commitment to educational access, the fellowship gives preference to returning adult students who are continuing or resuming their academic careers.

*Application Period: *February 16 – March 16, 2026

FELLOWSHIP PACKAGE

  • Annual stipend of $37,417
  • Tuition remission and coverage of segregated fees (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027)
  • Access to health benefits
  • Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

QUESTIONS: Please contact the Graduate School Office of Access, Engagement and Funding at funding@grad.wisc.edu.

Award
$0.00
Organizations
The Graduate School
Deadline
03/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Primary academic program and degree
  2. Semester and year of entry to graduate program (e.g., Fall 2026)
  3. Will you be able to produce proof (bill/mail/ID) of your residency in Sauk County at the time of matriculation(right before you started in your program)?
  4. Abstract of your dissertation research. Description should be accessible to reviewers from a broad range of STEM disciplines and speak to the broader impact of your research. PDF Format only, max 250 words.
  5. Statement on (1) how you have professionally used your academic training to-date, and (2) how you intend to use your graduate degree. PDF format only, max 1000 words.
  6. Upload your current CV or résumé. PDF format only.
  7. Letter of Recommendation 1: Please submit the name and email address of your faculty advisor.
  8. Letter of Recommendation 2: Please submit the name and email address of another faculty, mentor, or staff.
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