Antoinette Macaluso Award

The Antoinette (Tina) Macaluso Award recognizes undergraduate Psychology majors with interests in women’s studies, in honor of Tina’s commitment to public service, her grounding in psychology, and her belief in expanding opportunities for women.

How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, log in and complete the General Application on your WiSH dashboard at https://wisc.academicworks.com/applications, as well as this individual Award application.

Conditions of Award
Students must be a declared and currently enrolled undergraduate Psychology major. Student financial aid packages can be impacted by scholarship awards. It is recommended that students contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at https://financialaid.wisc.edu to learn about potential impact on current aid packages.

Additional Note
The donors supporting this award, who were friends of Tina, will gather for a luncheon on Thursday, October 22. Award recipients will also be invited to attend. Attendance at the luncheon is not a requirement for award selection; however, recipients are encouraged to attend if their schedules permit.

Award
$1,200
Organizations
Department of Psychology
Deadline
09/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. 9-Digit Campus ID Number (No Dashes or Spaces, please)
  4. Wisc Email Address
  5. In what semester do you plan to graduate from UW-Madison? (Include Term and Year, for example: Spring 2027 or Fall 2026).
  6. Please upload a current resume, no more than 2 pages. If you need resume writing assistance, you can visit SuccessWorks (successworks.wisc.edu). Having your resume reviewed prior to submission is strongly encouraged. PDF file preferred. Name the file {lastname_firstname_Resume}, for example Smith_Jane_Resume.
  7. Please upload a file, answering the following questions. PDF file preferred. Name the file {lastname_firstname_Questions}, for example Smith_Jane_Questions. 1) Describe activities that demonstrate your interest in Women's Studies or advocacy for women. This could include internships, research, community engagement, campus organizations, volunteer work, pursuit of academic credentials such as the Gender and Women’s Studies certificate, or other relevant experiences. 2) Describe a course that has had a meaningful impact on your understanding of Women's Studies and explain why it was significant. 3) How do your academic or professional goals relate to Women's Studies?
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