Computer Sciences David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship

The Department of Computer Sciences is pleased to be able to offer departmental scholarships that may be awarded to undergraduate students who are declared and continuing in the Computer Sciences program. Applicants using this scholarship application may be considered for the following:

David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship
The Department of Computer Sciences plans to award one or more David Dewitt Scholarship (up to $8000) to recognize academic excellence among undergraduate Computer Sciences Majors. Students must be enrolled in the UW undergraduate CS program next year (academic year 2025-2026; not graduating or transferring in the current semester). The primary criterion for this award is academic excellence, and letters of recommendation are required. Past experience tells us that successful applicants have demonstrated activities outside the classroom, such as possible research experience and/or possible interactions with industry, and/or possible participation in intra-university academic competitions.

Award
$0.00
Deadline
04/08/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. When is your expected graduation date (Month/Year)?
  2. (CS) Please write about your interests with computer science and your future plans after completing the major. (300 words max)
  3. (CS) Please upload your most up-to-date UW-Madison unofficial transcript here. For instructions on how to do this, go to:

    Request unofficial transcript

  4. (CS) Please upload a current resume. If you need resume writing assistance, you can visit

    SuccessWorks

  5. In order to be considered for the David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship, letters of reference are required. Please provide the name and email addresses for 2-3 references that we will contact to provide a paragraph supporting your application. At least one reference should be affiliated with the Computer Sciences department at UW-Madison (faculty, staff) but other references can be employers or professional connections.
    • References
  6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Add up to 3 employment experiences using the 'Add Another Answer' prompt at the bottom of this section. Enter in NA for not applicable to complete the required field.
    • 1. Organization/Company
    • 2. Location (City, State)
    • 3. Position/Title
    • 4. Description
    • 5. Start Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 6. End Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 7. Hours
    • 8. Hours per
    • 9. College Credit Received?
  7. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & ACTIVITIES HISTORY: Add up to 5 student or community organization/club activities in which you have participated using the 'Add Another Answer' prompt at the bottom of this section. Enter in NA for not applicable to complete the required field.
    • 1. Organization/Club
    • 2. Location (City, State)
    • 3. Position/Title Held, If Any
    • 4. Description
    • 5. Start Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 6. End Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 7. Hours
    • 8. Hours per
    • 9. College Credit Received?
  8. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS HISTORY: Add up to 3 research and/or publication experiences using the 'Add Another Answer' prompt at the bottom of this section. Enter in NA if not applicable to complete the required field.
    • 1. Organization/Company
    • 2. Location (City, State)
    • 3. Research/Publication Title
    • 4. Description
    • 5. Start Date (Example: January 1, 2018)
    • 6. End Date (Example: January 1, 2018)
    • 7. Hours
    • 8. Hours per
    • 9. College Credit Received?
  9. AWARDS & HONORS HISTORY: Add up to 5 awards/honors using the 'Add Another Answer' prompt at the bottom of this section. Enter in NA for not applicable to complete the required field.
    • 1. Award/Honor
    • 2. Year(s) (Example: 2019; 2020-22)
    • 3. Description
  10. SERVICE/VOLUNTEER HISTORY: Add up to 5 volunteer experiences using the 'Add Another Answer' prompt at the bottom of this section. Enter in NA for not applicable to complete the required field.
    • 1. Organization/Company
    • 2. Location (City, State)
    • 3. Position/Title
    • 4. Description
    • 5. Start Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 6. End Date (Example: January 1, 2022)
    • 7. Hours
    • 8. Hours per
    • 9. College Credit Received?
  11. (LS) Is there any other information the Scholarships Committee should know about you pertaining to the review and assessment of your application? This is your opportunity to tell us about any extenuating circumstances (financial or otherwise), challenges, identity and/or family experiences and history, exceptional talents or accomplishments, or other factors that are not contained in other areas of the application that may impact its review. L&S values diversity of all kinds and we welcome you to share information about communities with which you identify. Please be specific when presenting the additional information while honoring your need for privacy and discretion.
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