King-Morgridge Scholars Program
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program (kmsp.wisc.edu) is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for enterprising, creative, dedicated students committed to applying their talents toward poverty alleviation. Selected for their community involvement, leadership, academic success, and commitment to addressing poverty alleviation, King-Morgridge Scholars join us from secondary institutions around the globe. For additional information on the scholarship application, please visit: https://admissions.wisc.edu/international-scholarships/
Eligibility requirements:
- Incoming first-year, undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree-seeking students.
- Students must apply “Early Action” to UW-Madison.
- Graduated from high schools/secondary schools in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin American, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
- Applicants must be first-generation students who demonstrate a high level of financial need.
- Applicants must be within three years of receipt of high school diploma or GED.
NO Late applications will be accepted for any reason. We suggest applying early to avoid any technical or other issues. Review of applications will begin after deadline passes.
Questions can be directed to: kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu
- Award
- Full Tuition, Room & Board
- Organizations
- King-Morgridge Scholars Program
- Deadline
- 11/15/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- 2026: In what country did you (or will you) graduate high/secondary school?
- 2026: Please describe how you might use a degree from UW-Madison to address issues of poverty alleviation and economic or community development in your home country/region.
- 2026: What motivates you? What do you care about? Tell us more about your story!
- 2026: What can your family contribute over your 4 year degree at UW-Madison?
- 2026: Tell us in short answer format about your family's financial status and ability to support your college education.
- 2026: Please share a list of your siblings and their current or highest educational level.
- 2026: Have you completed university level coursework following your graduation from high/secondary school?
- 2026: Application process acknowledgement
Eligibility requirements:- Incoming first-year, undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree-seeking students.
- Students must apply "Early Action" to UW-Madison.
- Graduated from high schools/secondary schools in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin American, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
- Applicants must be first-generation students who demonstrate a high level of financial need.
- Applicants must be within three years of receipt of high school diploma or GED.
NO Late applications will be accepted for any reason. We suggest applying early to avoid any technical or other issues. Review of applications will begin after deadline passes.
Questions can be directed to: kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu - Show 3 more