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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.

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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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Award	Name	Actions
$2,000	History Graduate Student Summer Funding Application This application is for graduate students in the Department of History to apply for a $2,000 stipend in summer 2021. To be eligible for this summer... This application is for graduate students in the Department of History... Deadline: 03/08/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline03/08/2021
$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: 03/10/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/10/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	Robert Franklin Taylor Scholarship This fund was established in memory of Dr. Robert Fredrick Taylor’s father, Robert Franklin Taylor (Ph.D. 1941, chemistry) to provide scholarships... This fund was established in memory of Dr. Robert Fredrick Taylor’s... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
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: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	Undergraduate Student Support In Chemistry Scholarship Harold (B.S. 1940, bacteriology; Ph.D. 1944, physiological chemistry) and Regine Deutsch established this scholarship in 1997. This scholarship is... Harold (B.S. 1940, bacteriology; Ph.D. 1944, physiological chemistry)... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	Walter W. and Young-Ja C. Toy Scholarship Walter Toy (B.S. 1945, M.S. 1946, chemistry) worked at Rohm and Haas Co. for many years. Because he had received a departmental scholarship in the... Walter Toy (B.S. 1945, M.S. 1946, chemistry) worked at Rohm and Haas Co.... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	Wayland E. Noland Research Fellowship Following college, Wayland Noland (B.S. 1948, chemistry) earned a doctorate in chemistry from Harvard University. He retired as a chemistry faculty... Following college, Wayland Noland (B.S. 1948, chemistry) earned a... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	William J. Maeck Scholarship William J. Maeck worked with eminent UW Chemistry Professor, Farrington Daniels, in early research related to solar energy. Mr. Maeck wishes to... William J. Maeck worked with eminent UW Chemistry Professor, Farrington... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
Varies	William J. Maeck Summer Scholarship William J. Maeck worked with eminent UW Chemistry Professor, Farrington Daniels, in early research related to solar energy. Mr. Maeck wishes to... William J. Maeck worked with eminent UW Chemistry Professor, Farrington... Deadline: 03/14/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/14/2021
$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: 03/15/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline03/15/2021
$6,000	Davis/Gerstein Undergraduate Research Award Application Thanks to generous funding provided by Susan E. Davis and Miles J. Gerstein, the Department of History will offer the Davis/Gerstein Undergraduate... Thanks to generous funding provided by Susan E. Davis and Miles J.... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $6,000	Deadline03/15/2021
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: 03/15/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2021
$6,000-$12,000	Scan\|Design Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Pending annual review, this fellowship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to degree-seeking... Pending annual review, this fellowship is designed to foster... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $6,000-$12,000	Deadline03/15/2021
$1,000-$3,000	SoE Study Abroad Scholarships Pending anual renewal, the SoE Study Abroad Scholarships are available to UW-Madison undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the School of... Pending anual renewal, the SoE Study Abroad Scholarships are available... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: $1,000-$3,000	Deadline03/15/2021
Up to $2,500	Summer Time Academic Research (STAR) Award The STAR Awards (Summer Time Academic Research) program is a competitive, early-career program through which Human Ecology graduate students engage... The STAR Awards (Summer Time Academic Research) program is a... Deadline: 03/15/2021 Award: Up to $2,500	Deadline03/15/2021
$2,500.00	L&S Honors Sophomore Summer Apprenticeship The Sophomore Summer Apprenticeship Grant is intended to provide students with an introductory research experience in one of their areas of interest. The Sophomore Summer Apprenticeship Grant is intended to provide... Deadline: 03/17/2021 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline03/17/2021
Varies	Charline M. Wackman Summer Award Charline M. Wackman, a Wisconsin native who lived in Dane county, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1918 with a major in Speech. Ms.... Charline M. Wackman, a Wisconsin native who lived in Dane county,... Deadline: 03/18/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/18/2021
Varies	S. Lennart Nelson and Carmella M. Nelson Endowed Scholarship The S. Lennart Nelson and Carmella M. Nelson Endowed Scholarship is for Communication Arts undergraduate majors who are Wisconsin residents and... The S. Lennart Nelson and Carmella M. Nelson Endowed Scholarship is for... Deadline: 03/18/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/18/2021
Varies	Worldwide Internship Program Grant The WIP Grant supports undergraduate students who participate in the Worldwide Internship Program (WIP), a credit-bearing online course taken while... The WIP Grant supports undergraduate students who participate in the... Deadline: 03/22/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/22/2021
Varies	CALS Study Abroad Scholarships for Summer/Fall Visit program site Visit program site Deadline: 03/28/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/28/2021
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 Board of Visitors Support... About the Scholarships: The Ben and Karen Deutsch Internship Fund and... Deadline: 03/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/31/2021
$1,500-$3,000	Scan\|Design Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for UW Transnational Experiences of African Americans in Denmark Program This scholarship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to degree-seeking UW-Madison undergraduate... This scholarship is designed to foster Danish-American relations by... Deadline: 04/01/2021 Award: $1,500-$3,000	Deadline04/01/2021
$3,000	Erroll B. Davis Alliant Energy Award Award Overview The Alliant Energy Foundation endowed the University of Wisconsin System Administration with The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis... Award Overview The Alliant Energy Foundation endowed the University of... Deadline: 04/05/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline04/05/2021
Varies	Somos Undergraduate Development Award The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program offers the Somos Undergraduate Development Award annually to students enrolled in its academic programs who... The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program offers the Somos Undergraduate... Deadline: 04/05/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline04/05/2021
$3,000	L&S Honors Senior Thesis Grant The Honors Senior Thesis Summer Research Grant enables students to undertake more demanding and extensive senior thesis research projects than... The Honors Senior Thesis Summer Research Grant enables students to... Deadline: 04/07/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline04/07/2021
$1,000	Summer Finish Scholarship Is graduation just a few courses away? If so, congrats! Complete your degree this summer with help from Summer Finish, a $1,000 scholarship to help... Is graduation just a few courses away? If so, congrats! Complete your... Deadline: 04/11/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline04/11/2021
$500-1,000	UW-Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study Need-based scholarship awarded to continuing undergraduate students (of any major) seeking financial support to take courses in the upcoming summer... Need-based scholarship awarded to continuing undergraduate students (of... Deadline: 04/11/2021 Award: $500-1,000	Deadline04/11/2021
$2,500	Alliant Energy Diversity Scholarship The Alliant Energy Diversity Scholarship was established by the Alliant Energy Foundation to support underrepresented minority students in the... The Alliant Energy Diversity Scholarship was established by the Alliant... Deadline: 04/30/2021 Award: $2,500	Deadline04/30/2021
Varies	Application for Scholarships in Mechanical Engineering Open to UW–Madison undergraduate students who: passed requirements to progress into the Mechanical Engineering major before the start of the... Open to UW–Madison undergraduate students who: passed requirements to... Deadline: 04/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline04/30/2021
$1,500	Denice Denton Undergraduate Scholarship The Denice Denton Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship for continuing students across all academic departments within the College of... The Denice Denton Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship for continuing... Deadline: 04/30/2021 Award: $1,500	Deadline04/30/2021

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