Computer Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship Application

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

David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship & Nicholas D. Yankaitis Memorial 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. Students who submit applications for the David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Nicholas D. Yankaitis Memorial Scholarship (up to $1000).

Hina and Faisal Mushtaq Scholarship
The CS Department is pleased to offer the Hina and Faisal Mushtaq Scholarship (up to $1000) to support undergraduate CS majors who demonstrate an interest in healthcare. Continuing students who are declared majors in Computer Sciences and will be enrolled for the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible to apply for this opportunity.

Paul D. Salmon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded (up to $1000) to undergraduate Computer Science majors during the Spring term. The fund was established to support majors and students who have faced challenges impacting their educational opportunities. Students must be continuing in the UW-Madison undergraduates in the CS program next year (a student during the 2025-2026 academic year; not graduating or transferring in this current semester).

Wai Ying Yick and Dr. Chiu Wai Yuen Endowment
This scholarship (up to $1000) is awarded to undergraduate Computer Sciences majors with financial need and will be continuing with the Computer Sciences undergraduate program in the 2025-2026 academic year (i.e. not graduating or transferring after the current semester).

Award
Varies
Organizations
College of Letters and Science
Deadline
04/10/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please review the requirements for each Computer Sciences Department Scholarship. Once reviewed, please indicate which scholarship you wish to be considered for:
  2. When is your expected graduation date (Month/Year)?
  3. (CS) Please write about your interests with computer science and your future plans after completing the major. (300 words max)
  4. (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

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

    SuccessWorks

  6. 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
  7. In order to be considered for the Hina and Faisal Mushtaq Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate interest in health care/health sciences. Please provide an essay (300 words max.) to the following prompt:

    Please describe your passion and interest in health care and the intersection of computer sciences.

  8. In order to be considered for the Paul D. Salmon Scholarship, applicants are encouraged to communicate challenges that have impacted their educational opportunities. Please provide an essay (300 words max.) to address this.
  9. 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?
  10. 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?
  11. 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?
  12. 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
  13. 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?
  14. (CS) 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. The department of Computer Science 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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