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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, you can apply for scholarships as soon as you apply to the University by using your NetID and password. Applications for incoming undergraduate students typically open in early November and have deadlines in early February, so don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply! To quickly search on merit and need-based incoming undergraduate scholarships, please use these saved searches:

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	School of Journalism & Mass Communication Summer Internship Support About the Scholarships: The Ben and Karen Deutsch Internship Fund and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Internship Support Fund were... About the Scholarships: The Ben and Karen Deutsch Internship Fund and... Deadline: 12/20/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline12/20/2019
up to $10,000	UW Global Gateway Fellowships The UW Global Gateway Fellowships are designed to provide students the access to the UW Study Abroad approved semester or year-long program of... The UW Global Gateway Fellowships are designed to provide students the... Deadline: 01/10/2020 Award: up to $10,000	Deadline01/10/2020
$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: 02/01/2020 Award: $4,000	Deadline02/01/2020
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: 02/01/2020 Award: Up to $5,000	Deadline02/01/2020
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: 02/03/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/03/2020
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: 02/03/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/03/2020
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: 02/03/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/03/2020
$2,000	Chou Kuo-ping Scholarship Pending annual renewal, this scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison undergraduate students studying abroad on a UW Study Abroad... Pending annual renewal, this scholarship is available to degree-seeking... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: $2,000	Deadline02/10/2020
$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: 02/10/2020 Award: $3,000	Deadline02/10/2020
Varies	IAP General Study Abroad Scholarship The IAP General Study Abroad Scholarship is for scholarships not requiring essays that are available to students planning to attend a UW Study... The IAP General Study Abroad Scholarship is for scholarships not... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/10/2020
$1,500	IAP Graduate and Professional Student Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison Graduate and Professional students studying abroad on an UW Study Abroad program,... This scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison Graduate and... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/10/2020
$6,000-$12,000	Scan\|Design Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Pending annual review, this scholarship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to degree-seeking... Pending annual review, this scholarship is designed to foster... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: $6,000-$12,000	Deadline02/10/2020
$1,500-$4,000	Study Abroad Scholars Discover the world…and bring the world back to Wisconsin! Study Abroad is an integral part of a UW-Madison education and can be one of the... Discover the world…and bring the world back to Wisconsin! Study Abroad... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: $1,500-$4,000	Deadline02/10/2020
Varies	DDEEA Global Scholars Scholarship This scholarship is available to UW-Madison students participating in the following Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement... This scholarship is available to UW-Madison students participating in... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2020
Varies	Phi Kappa Phi Zillman Summer Research Award These awards are designed to encourage PKP Honor Society members to enrich their educational programs through summer projects involving study,... These awards are designed to encourage PKP Honor Society members to... Deadline: 02/17/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline02/17/2020
$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: 02/28/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline02/28/2020
$300, $600, $1200, or $1500	Student Research Grants Competition - Research Travel This competition includes awards for international and domestic travel for eligible UW Madison graduate students who are traveling to conduct... This competition includes awards for international and domestic travel... Deadline: 05/15/2020 Award: $300, $600, $1200, or $1500	Deadline05/15/2020
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
Varies	Arvil S. Barr Award (AS-GRD) The award was established in 1984 by a bequest from the estate of Arvil S. Barr’s wife, Lillian Whittinghill Barr. A.S. Barr was a distinguished... The award was established in 1984 by a bequest from the estate of Arvil... Deadline: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
Varies	Department of Chemistry Scholarship The funding of this year’s Department of Chemistry Scholarships has come from gifts from alumni and friends of the department who wish to support... The funding of this year’s Department of Chemistry Scholarships has come... Deadline: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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 undergraduate students who are... The Samsons established the Harland E. and Faye Finley Samson... Deadline: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
Varies	Judith Sloan 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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
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: Award: Varies
Varies	Richard Fischer Scholarship Richard Fischer came to Wisconsin in 1894 and joined the pharmacy program as an instructor. He joined the Chemistry Department in 1909 and later... Richard Fischer came to Wisconsin in 1894 and joined the pharmacy... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Richard J. Boomer Student Support The Richard J. Boomer Student Support Fund was established to support undergraduate students associated with the Department of Chemistry at the... The Richard J. Boomer Student Support Fund was established to support... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Robert and Diane Paulick Undergraduate Scholarship Robert Paulick received his PhD in 1976 from the Department of Chemistry at the UW-Madison. Robert and his wife Diane established this scholarship... Robert Paulick received his PhD in 1976 from the Department of Chemistry... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Robert Franklin Taylor Scholarship This fund was established by Robert Fredrick Taylor in memory of his father, Robert Franklin Taylor (Ph.D. 1941, chemistry). This scholarship is... This fund was established by Robert Fredrick Taylor in memory of his... Deadline: Award: Varies
Full UW-Madison Tuition Including Segregated Fees	Rockwell Automation Corporate Scholarship The Rockwell Automation Corporate Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship for incoming students in the College of Engineering. This scholarship... The Rockwell Automation Corporate Scholarship is a full tuition... Deadline: Award: Full UW-Madison Tuition Including Segregated Fees
Varies	Saco Polymers Scholarship Saco Polymers established this award to increase the company’s visibility on campus and encourage the next generation of chemists and... Saco Polymers established this award to increase the company’s... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Thora Wick Homme Memorial Scholarship (AS-GD) Graduate student with focus on teacher education. Summer award. Nomination process: Same as for Barr Graduate Fellowship. Recipient is selected by... Graduate student with focus on teacher education. Summer award.... Deadline: Award: Varies

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