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Welcome to the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)!

Below, you will find a listing of scholarship opportunities available to students with information about the applications, deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, donors, and more. To begin applying to scholarships, please sign in with your NetID and complete the brief General Application. Based on your answers in the General Application, you will be directed to fill out more specific applications tied to scholarships for which you are eligible.

For general scholarship information, FAQs, program and contact information for your School/College, and information on external scholarships, please visit our Scholarships Page.

Incoming Undergraduate Students

As an incoming student, explore applying for scholarships as soon as you apply to the University by using your UW-Madison NetID and password. Applications for incoming undergraduate students typically open in October-November and have deadlines in early February, so don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply! Many UW-Madison scholarships consider students for awards using a holistic framework that may include, but is not limited to, academic achievement, potential contributions, service and leadership, and financial need. To search for undergraduate scholarships, please use these saved searches:

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,500 - $5,000	Communication Arts Department and Alumni Summer Internship Fund The Communication Arts Department and Alumni Summer Internship Fund helps Communication Arts majors participate in internships with businesses and... The Communication Arts Department and Alumni Summer Internship Fund... Deadline: 05/09/2021 Award: $1,500 - $5,000	Deadline05/09/2021
Varies	Application for Scholarships in Mechanical Engineering Open to UW–Madison undergraduate students (not incoming first-year students) who: passed requirements to progress into the Mechanical... Open to UW–Madison undergraduate students (not incoming first-year... Deadline: 05/16/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline05/16/2021
Varies	SoHE Summer Internship Scholarship This scholarship is intended for School of Human Ecology juniors and seniors who will be engaged in an unpaid and/or out-of-state internship during... This scholarship is intended for School of Human Ecology juniors and... Deadline: 05/16/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline05/16/2021
Varies (up to $2,000)	Department of History Summer Internship Funding The Department of History has limited funding available for history majors who have accepted an unpaid summer 2021 internship with a historical... The Department of History has limited funding available for history... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies (up to $2,000)	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Your Own Device Award (YODA) The Wisconsin School of Business BBA Program is excited to offer the Your Own Device Award (YODA) for the 2021-2022 academic year. This selective... The Wisconsin School of Business BBA Program is excited to offer the... Deadline: 07/23/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline07/23/2021
$2,500	Energy Analysis and Policy Student Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Students in graduate degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who are eligible to enroll in the Energy... Eligibility Criteria Students in graduate degree programs at the... Deadline: 09/10/2021 Award: $2,500	Deadline09/10/2021
Up to $20,000 for eligible, admitted students	Russian Flagship Program THIS IS AN APPLICATION TO AN ACADEMIC, NON-DEGREE PROGRAM FOR UW-MADISON UNDERGRADUATES. THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. The University of... THIS IS AN APPLICATION TO AN ACADEMIC, NON-DEGREE PROGRAM FOR UW-MADISON... Deadline: 11/15/2021 Award: Up to $20,000 for eligible, admitted students	Deadline11/15/2021
$2,000	Iwanter Prize The annual Iwanter Prize provides an unrestricted $2,000 award to one graduating senior who, through a senior thesis and general academic... The annual Iwanter Prize provides an unrestricted $2,000 award to one... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
Varies	PoliSci Wisconsin Summer Internship Scholarship The Political Science Department is pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarships to support students who are participating in internships... The Political Science Department is pleased to be able to offer a number... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Stone Forestry Summer Scholarship The donors of this scholarship are strong supporters of the forestry program at UW-Madison. Eligibility Criteria The department of Forest Science... The donors of this scholarship are strong supporters of the forestry... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Lindsey T. Plank and Richard H. Putze Memorial Scholarship Lindsey Plank and Richard Putze worked in the Chemistry Department to help create, prepare, and conduct chemistry demonstrations for lectures. They... Lindsey Plank and Richard Putze worked in the Chemistry Department to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Lindsey Theresa Plank Memorial Scholarship Lindsey Plank worked in the Chemistry Department to help create, prepare, and conduct chemistry demonstrations for lectures. This fund was... Lindsey Plank worked in the Chemistry Department to help create,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Harland E. Samson and Faye Finley Samson Scholarship The Samsons established the Harland E. and Faye Finley Samson Scholarship in 2000 to support returning adult students who are majoring in secondary... The Samsons established the Harland E. and Faye Finley Samson... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Margaret Emma Williams Award for Excellence in Theatre This fund was established in 2002 as a result of the Last Will & Testament of Margaret Emma Williams dated October 19, 1998. Margaret was a... This fund was established in 2002 as a result of the Last Will &... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Scholarship The purpose of the RSA scholarship is to increase the supply of qualified professionals to work for state VR agencies (i.e., the Wisconsin Division... The purpose of the RSA scholarship is to increase the supply of... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$0.00	Willard C. and Martha P. Schwenn Scholarship The Willard C. and Martha P. Schwenn Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to a law student interested in practicing public interest law.... The Willard C. and Martha P. Schwenn Scholarship is a need-based... Deadline: Ended Award: $0.00	Ended
$4,000	Gerald Konz Law Scholarship The Gerald Konz Law Scholarship assists students who work to finance their law school education while still maintaining excellent academic... The Gerald Konz Law Scholarship assists students who work to finance... Deadline: Ended Award: $4,000	Ended
Up to $2,800	Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program The University of Wisconsin – Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is an academic excellence... The University of Wisconsin – Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $2,800	Ended
Full tuition	Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship The Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship consists of three components: (1) full tuition for 2L Spring semester and 3L year;... The Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship consists... Deadline: Ended Award: Full tuition	Ended
$4,000	Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Award The Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Awards aid undergraduates in gaining focused, full-time research experience early in their academic... The Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Awards aid undergraduates... Deadline: Ended Award: $4,000	Ended
Up to $5,000	Mary Shine Peterson Undergraduate Award This prestigious undergraduate award is designed to recognize UW-Madison Biochemistry undergraduate students with demonstrated excellence in and... This prestigious undergraduate award is designed to recognize UW-Madison... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $5,000	Ended
Varies	Robert McCabe Field Course Scholarship Award Robert A. McCabe is renowned for his career in the Wildlife Ecology Department of the UW-Madison. A great teacher and administrator, McCabe is... Robert A. McCabe is renowned for his career in the Wildlife Ecology... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Wisconsin Agricultural Engineer Scholarship The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of... The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarships The Department of Chemistry provides summer research and academic year scholarships to undergraduate students who are chemistry majors or are... The Department of Chemistry provides summer research and academic year... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$3,000	Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowships The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done in... The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom... Deadline: Ended Award: $3,000	Ended
Varies	Phi Kappa Phi Zillman Summer Research Award These awards are designed to encourage Undergraduate PKP Honor Society members to enrich their educational programs through summer projects... These awards are designed to encourage Undergraduate PKP Honor Society... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowship The Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW-Madison faculty or... The Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowships support undergraduate... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$7,635.00	Mellon Wisconsin and Chancellor's Fellowships The Mellon Foundation in partnership with the State of Wisconsin has provided funding for 8 summer fellowships for PhD candidates with dissertator... The Mellon Foundation in partnership with the State of Wisconsin has... Deadline: Ended Award: $7,635.00	Ended
$3,000 - $5,000	Nelson Institute Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships Eligibility Criteria The purpose of these scholarships is to provide support to undergraduate students in the Nelson Institute who are... Eligibility Criteria The purpose of these scholarships is to provide... Deadline: Ended Award: $3,000 - $5,000	Ended
Varies	Judith Sloan Understanding Dyslexia Scholarship The Judith Sloan Scholarship was established in 2006 by Judith and James Sloan, both UW–Madison graduates. The award honors the career of Judith,... The Judith Sloan Scholarship was established in 2006 by Judith and James... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,500	Sophomore Research Fellowship The Sophomore Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW-Madison faculty or research/instructional academic... The Sophomore Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$2,000.00	Stanoch Student Research Support Program The Stanoch Student Research Support Program provides a stipend for an undergraduate student and a graduate student to engage in research during... The Stanoch Student Research Support Program provides a stipend for an... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000.00	Ended
$1,000	Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences The Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences was established to encourage undergraduate women at UW-Madison to pursue careers in the natural... The Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences was established to... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	Ackerman Scholarship Donald and Mary Jane Ackerman established the Ackerman Scholarship fund in memory of their sons, David and Donald Ackerman, who attended UW-Madison... Donald and Mary Jane Ackerman established the Ackerman Scholarship fund... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Alfred L. Wilds Scholarship in Chemistry Established in 1985 by inventor Chester Davis (M.S. 1945,chemistry), this scholarship honors former UW-Madison chemistry Professor Alfred... Established in 1985 by inventor Chester Davis (M.S. 1945,chemistry),... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Andrew Dorsey Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Andrew Dorsey, who received his B.S. from UW-Madison in 2000, double-majoring in chemistry and German while... This scholarship is in memory of Andrew Dorsey, who received his B.S.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dempsky Chemistry Scholarship Kenneth E. Dempsky received his B.S. degree in chemistry in 1961 from UW-Madison and appreciated the value of his degree. This scholarship was... Kenneth E. Dempsky received his B.S. degree in chemistry in 1961 from... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Department of Chemistry Scholarship In recognition of excellence in undergraduate chemistry, the Department honors students with this prestigious award. This scholarship is one of... In recognition of excellence in undergraduate chemistry, the Department... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Edward J. Panek Memorial Scholarship As a college student at UW-Madison, Edward (B.S. 1963, chemistry) conducted undergraduate research with Professor Howard Zimmerman, which sparked... As a college student at UW-Madison, Edward (B.S. 1963, chemistry)... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Edwin M. and Kathryn M. Larsen Scholarship Edwin Larsen, (B.S. 1937, chemistry) worked for the Manhattan Project, then joined UW-Madison in 1946 as an inorganic chemistry faculty member. He... Edwin Larsen, (B.S. 1937, chemistry) worked for the Manhattan Project,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Eugene and Patricia Kreger Herscher Scholarship Patricia Herscher received a B.S. in chemistry from UW-Madison in 1955. Her husband, Eugene, established this scholarship in 2002. This scholarship... Patricia Herscher received a B.S. in chemistry from UW-Madison in 1955.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	George J. and Arleen D. Ziarnik Scholarship George Ziarnik received a B.S. in chemistry from UW-Madison in 1957. He worked for Esso/Exxon, developing new types of polymers in New Jersey and... George Ziarnik received a B.S. in chemistry from UW-Madison in 1957. He... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Henry and Eleanor Firminhac Chemistry Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Ralph Firminhac’s parents. Ralph received his degree from UW-Madison in 1941. He worked on the Oakridge Project in... This scholarship is in memory of Ralph Firminhac’s parents. Ralph... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Ieva L. Reich Undergraduate Scholarship James Berbee (B.S. 1985, M.S. 1987 mechanical engineering; MBA 1989) and Karen Walsh (B.S. 1981, M.S. 1989, journalism) created this award in honor... James Berbee (B.S. 1985, M.S. 1987 mechanical engineering; MBA 1989) and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	James J. Leddy Scholarship This scholarship, established in 2008, honors James J. Leddy (Ph.D. 1955), who studied with Professor Edwin Larsen and worked as a research chemist... This scholarship, established in 2008, honors James J. Leddy (Ph.D.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	James Y. and Harriet P. Tong Scholarship in Chemistry The James Y. and Harriet P. Tong Scholarship in Chemistry was created to support undergraduate students majoring in chemistry. The scholarship is... The James Y. and Harriet P. Tong Scholarship in Chemistry was created to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Karen M. Telander Undergraduate Research Award Marc Muskavitch (B.S. 1975, biochemistry) established this fund in honor of his late wife, Karen (B.S. 1975, chemistry, biochemistry), an adjunct... Marc Muskavitch (B.S. 1975, biochemistry) established this fund in honor... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Mabel Duthey Reiner Scholarship Mabel received a master’s from UW-Madison in 1928. A trust established in 1972 endows the Mabel Duthey Reiner Scholarship, which is intended to... Mabel received a master’s from UW-Madison in 1928. A trust established... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Margaret McLean Bender Scholarship As a scientist, Margaret Bender investigated radiocarbon dating and the mechanisms of photosynthesis. She worked at UW-Madison as director of the... As a scientist, Margaret Bender investigated radiocarbon dating and the... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Martha Gunhild Week Scholarship Martha Gunhild Week grew up in northern Wisconsin and graduated with a BS in natural sciences in 1884. In 1922, her will established a fund for... Martha Gunhild Week grew up in northern Wisconsin and graduated with a... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended

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