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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	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: 05/26/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline05/26/2020
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: 05/26/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline05/26/2020
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: 05/26/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline05/26/2020
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: 06/01/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2020
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 2020-2021 academic year. This selective... The Wisconsin School of Business BBA Program is excited to offer the... Deadline: 07/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline07/15/2020
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: 11/15/2020 Award: Up to $20,000 for eligible, admitted students	Deadline11/15/2020
$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: Award: $0.00
$2,000-$3,500	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: Ended Award: $2,000-$3,500	Ended
$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
Full tuition	Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship The Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship consists of three components: (1) full tuition for 2L and 3L years; (2) a paid... The Michael Best & Friedrich Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship consists... Deadline: Ended Award: Full tuition	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
$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
Varies	Mellon Wisconsin Semester or Summer Fellowship Application The Mellon Foundation in partnership with the State of Wisconsin provides funding to the College of Letters and Science for this initiative. The... The Mellon Foundation in partnership with the State of Wisconsin... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: up to $10,000	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	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	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
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	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	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	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
$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: Ended Award: $2,000	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	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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,500	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	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	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
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended

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