2007-08 WISCONSIN GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
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Financing Your Education
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A University of Wisconsin–Madison education is an investment in your future. Our academic excellence and great value combine to place us at the top of many “best buy” lists, including those in The Princeton Review, Barron’s Best Buys in College Education, and The Fiske Guide to Colleges.
Still we realize that many students rely on financial assistance to help meet the difference between their resources and the cost of college. Close to sixty percent of undergraduates receive financial assistance totaling more than $138 million each year. Some students receive aid based on their financial need, others in recognition of their academic merit, athletic ability, or artistic talent.
Student financial aid comes in three forms:
Scholarships and Grants, which do not need to be repaid
Loans, which are generally based on financial need and have to be repaid
Work-Study, which provides aid in exchange for work
This Guide to Undergraduate Scholarships provides general information on the wide range of scholarship and grant opportunities available to UW–Madison’s incoming freshmen and continuing undergraduate students. Primarily you will find details on the scholarships that are actually offered and funded by the university. These scholarships alone total more than $14 million.
Keep in mind that there are a great many other sources of scholarship and grant money, including business and professional groups, service organizations, churches, and alumni associations. We encourage you to explore our financial aid Web site at www.finaid.wisc.edu for tips on identifying additional scholarship sources. Some other useful Web sites are www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org.
Lastly, do not be disappointed if you do not receive a scholarship as a freshman. While some scholarships are awarded in recognition of high school accomplishments and probable success at UW–Madison, the vast majority are reserved for students who excel once they actually arrive on campus. Prove yourself as a freshman and you will be recognized for that work as a sophomore, junior, and senior.
How to Use This Guide
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Start by reviewing the various scholarship categories listed in the Table of Contents. If you’re an incoming freshman, programs that are open to you are listed in the first-year student section, as well as throughout the guide.
The following categories are listed for each scholarship. Use this key to help understand the headings:
Major: If the scholarship is limited to students in particular majors, that information will be listed here. (You must have officially declared your degree program to be eligible.) If the scholarship is open to all students regardless of major, school, or college, the major category has been eliminated.
Class Level: This is your class standing as of the upcoming academic year. Scholarships listed as freshmen are open to students who will be enrolling as freshmen the following fall. Also note that this class level is based on the number of degree credits earned, not the number of years you have been in college. At UW–Madison, freshmen have earned 0–23 credits, sophomores 24–53, juniors 54–85, and seniors 86 or more credits.
Eligibility: These are the requirements students must meet in order to apply and receive full consideration for the award. Some are listed as preferential criteria or factors considered, such as financial need or extracurricular activities.
Amount: This is the value of the award and the categories covered (i.e., tuition, fees, room and board). Unless otherwise indicated, the amount is a one-time award.
Number of Awards: This is the number of scholarships awarded each year.
Deadline: This is the deadline (or priority date for full consideration) for applying. The date listed is for the year prior to eligibility; if the scholarship is for juniors and the deadline is March 1, that is March 1 of the sophomore year.
Contact: This shows you who to contact for more information and how to obtain application materials.
Scholarships for First-Year Students
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The following scholarships are awarded to selected admitted freshmen, across all academic disciplines, based on academic excellence. No application is required.
Kemper K. Knapp Scholarship
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: National Merit finalists who are Wisconsin residents and designate UW–Madison as their first-choice institution. Other finalists who notify the Office of Student Financial Services are eligible as funds permit.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, 608/262–9996, finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
National Merit Scholarship
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: National Merit finalists who designate UW–Madison as their first-choice institution. Admission application materials will be reviewed during the selection process.
Amount: $750–$2,000 - t
Number of Awards: Up to 5
Deadline: Students must designate UW–Madison as their first-choice institution in time to appear on the National Merit Corporation’s first printed list in March.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, 608/262–9996, finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Note: The National Merit Corporation offers numerous scholarships in addition to this National Merit Scholarship sponsored by UW–Madison. To qualify for consideration, students must take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during the spring semester of their sophomore year or the fall semester of their junior year. Contact your high school counselor for more information.
William F. Vilas Scholarship
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Students who demonstrate strong academic performance based on class rank and GPA.
Amount: $400
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Awarded automatically to selected admitted
freshmen; no application is required.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship
Section, 608/262-9996, finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Vilas Equity Scholarship
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Financial aid applicants with limited awards from other sources.
Amount: $400
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Awarded automatically to selected admitted freshmen, no application is required.
Contact: Office of Student
Financial Services, Scholarship Section, 608/262-9996, finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
School and College Academic Scholarships
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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) awards close to $500,000 in scholarships each year, 40 percent going to incoming freshmen who intend to pursue a major in the college. For detailed information and a copy of the CALS Freshman Scholarship Application, visit www.cals.wisc.edu, e-mail asa@cals.wisc.edu, or phone 608/262–3003.
Major: Any in CALS
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Continuing students enrolled in CALS who submit the CALS Scholarship Application. First-time applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation.
Amount: $500–$3,000
Number of Awards: Up to 200
Deadline: February 1
Contact: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Office of Academic Student Affairs, 608/262–3003, asa@cals.wisc.edu, www.cals.wisc.edu
CALS Minority Scholarship
Major: Any in CALS
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Underrepresented students of color enrolled in CALS who submit the CALS Scholarship Application. First-time applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation.
Amount: $500–$2,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: January 15
Contact: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Office of Academic Student Affairs, 608/262–3003, asa@cals.wisc.edu, www.cals.wisc.edu
School of Business
Because students must go through an additional admission process after
completing pre-business requirements, there are very limited scholarship
opportunities for incoming freshmen. Students interested in
School of Business scholarship availability should visit this website:
www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad or contact the Undergraduate Programs Office,
2265 Grainger Hall, 608-262-0471.
School of Education
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The School of Education offers scholarships to admitted freshmen and continuing undergraduates. In general, scholarship applications are available February 1 from the Office of the Dean. For more information, e-mail schleicher@education.wisc.edu or phone 608/262–6137.
Mary Ann Brichta Scholarship
Major: Elementary or secondary education
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Continuing underrepresented students of color. Students must be seeking their first teaching certification and demonstrate academic progress.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: End of February
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, schleicher@education.wisc.edu
Patricia Buchanan Memorial Scholarship
Major: Elementary or secondary education
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Continuing underrepresented students of color who graduated from a Madison, Wis., high school. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, and evidence of community service.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: End of February
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, schleicher@education.wisc.edu
George Koeppel and Roland W. Zinns Scholarship
Major: Elementary or secondary education
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Wisconsin residents with a permanent home address in Milwaukee County.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Early February
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, soeinfo@education.wisc.edu
Minority Teacher Loans
Class Level: Juniors, seniors, and degree-holders enrolled in the teacher certification program
Major: Elementary or secondary education or teacher certification
Number of Loans: Varies
Amount: $250–$3,000; renewable up to a maximum of $5,000. Twenty-five percent of the loan is forgiven for each year the recipient teaches in the selected school district. Teaching for four years eliminates 100 percent of the debt. Recipients who do not teach in selected districts must repay the loan at an interest rate of 5 percent.
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups who are enrolled full-time in a teacher preparation program. Students must be Wisconsin residents who plan to teach in selected school districts in Wisconsin. Degree-holders enrolled in a teacher certification program are also eligible.
Contact: School of Education, Education Academic Services, 608/262–8427
John P. and Tashia F. Morgridge Scholarship
Major: Elementary or secondary education
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Continuing underrepresented students of color. Must be preparing for a teaching career, preferably at the elementary level. Awards are based on academic achievement and financial need, with preference given to graduates of Wisconsin high schools.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: 6
Deadline: Early February
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, soeinfo@education.wisc.edu
Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship
Major: Any in Education
Class Level: Junior
Eligibility: Juniors with the highest GPAs in the School of Education. Students must have completed at least one full semester (12 credits) at UW–Madison.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: 2
Deadline: Early February
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, soeinfo@education.wisc.edu
School of Education Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Groups
Major: Any in Education
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Underrepresented students of color with demonstrated financial need.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: None
Contact: School of Education, Office of the Dean, 608/262–6137, soeinfo@education.wisc.edu
College of Engineering
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The College of Engineering awards approximately $200,000 in achievement-based scholarships to incoming freshmen each year. This is in addition to numerous scholarship programs for continuing engineering students. For detailed information, visit studentservices.engr.wisc.edu, e-mail hansen@engr.wisc.edu, or phone 608/262–2473.
Engineering Freshman Academic Achievement Award
Major: Any in Engineering
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Outstanding high school seniors who plan to enroll in the College of Engineering. Selection is based in part on teacher recommendation.
Amount: $1,000–$3,000
Number of Awards: Approximately 80
Deadline: March 1 of senior year in high school
Contact: College of Engineering, Engineering Student Services Office, 608/262–2473, hansen@engr.wisc.edu, studentservices.engr.wisc.edu
Engineering Departmental Scholarships
Major: Any in Engineering
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Scholarships generally go to students admitted into a degree-granting department.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15
Contact: College of Engineering, Engineering Student Services Office, 608/262–2473, hansen@engr.wisc.edu, studentservices.engr.wisc.edu
Engineering Diversity Affairs Scholarships
Major: Any in Engineering
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Women and students of color who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in the College of Engineering.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15
Contact: College of Engineering, Diversity Affairs
Office, 608/890-1319, diversity@engr.wisc.edu
School of Human Ecology
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The School of Human Ecology awards scholarships both to incoming freshmen and continuing students pursuing a major in the school. Contact the Office of Student Academic Affairs at 608/262–2608 for details and application materials.
Human Ecology Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Major: Any in Human Ecology
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Students enrolled in the School of Human Ecology with notable scholastic and extracurricular achievement. Must submit the School of Human Ecology Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a resumé.
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: Up to 35
Deadline: February 15
Contact: School of Human Ecology, Office of Student Academic Affairs, 608/262–2608
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Several scholarships are available to undergraduates who have been admitted to the school. The electronic application is available online at www.journalism.wisc.edu.
Journalism Scholarships
Majors: Journalism and mass communication
Class Level: Juniors and seniors
Eligibility: School of Journalism students who demonstrate academic merit and have gained professional experience. Special consideration is given to underrepresented students of color and students with demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $500–$1,500
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Contact: School of Journalism, Placement Office, 608/263–4858, salkin@facstaff.wisc.edu
College
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Several scholarships are available to students who have been admitted to the
Music Clinic Scholarships
Major: Open
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility:
Amount:
Number of Awards: 10
Deadline: May 15 of junior year in high school
Contact:
Music Scholarships
Major: Music
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Outstanding musicians as demonstrated by musical background and an audition with the
Amount: $1,000–$5,000. Most are renewable for up to four years if the student (1) participates in a designated
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Indicate scholarship interest on the
Contact:
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For the most complete and up-to-date information on Scholarships for the School of Nursing, just go to: www.son.wisc.edu.
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The
Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
Major: Pharmacology and toxicology or Doctor of Pharmacy
Class Level: Juniors or first-year Doctor of Pharmacy students
Eligibility: Students entering their first year in the
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: First week in May
Contact: School of Pharmacy, 608/262–6234, pharminfo@pharmacy.wisc.edu
School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
Major: Pharmacology and toxicology or Doctor of Pharmacy
Class Level: Students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy (undergraduate and professional programs)
Eligibility: Students continuing their education in the School of Pharmacy. Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Some scholarships have more specific criteria, which may include intended career goals, residency restrictions, financial need, academic performance in a particular area of study, involvement in professional organizations, etc.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: More than 60
Deadline: Third week in April
Contact: School of Pharmacy, 608/262–6234, pharminfo@pharmacy.wisc.edu
Scholarships Fostering Diversity
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African American Alumni Scholarship
Class Level: All
Eligibility: African American students who are enrolled full time. Financial need is considered in addition to other criteria.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: 1–2
Deadline: June 1
Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, 608/262–2551, waa@uwalumni.com, www.uwalumni.com/aaaa
American Indian Alumni Scholarship
Class Level: All
Eligibility: American Indian students who have filed the FAFSA and who are enrolled full time. A separate application is not required. Recipients must show evidence of tribal enrollment or affiliation with a federally recognized tribe. Financial need is considered in addition to other criteria.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: July 15
Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, 608/262–2551, waa@uwalumni.com, www.uwalumni.com/aiac
Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Chancellor’s Scholarship program recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of historically underrepresented students of color. In addition to the financial award, the program provides a variety of academic and cocurricular activities to enhance the collegiate experience and enrich personal growth and development.
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Underrepresented students of color with outstanding academic achievement.
Amount: Full tuition and an annual book stipend of $800; renewable for up to four years pending satisfactory completion of eligibility criteria.
Number of Awards: Up to 40
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Chancellor’s Scholarship Program, 608/262–9315
Powers–Knapp Scholarship
Like the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Powers–Knapp Scholarship recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of historically underrepresented students of color. In addition to the financial award, the program provides a variety of academic and cocurricular activities to enhance the collegiate experience and enrich personal growth and development.
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Underrepresented students of color with outstanding academic achievement. Scholarship includes financial award in addition to academic and cocurricular programs and activities.
Amount: Wisconsin resident tuition for Wisconsin and Minnesota residents; non-residents receive the difference between resident and non-resident tuition. Award is renewable up to four years pending satisfactory completion of eligibility criteria.
Number of Awards: Up to 60
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Chancellor’s Scholarship Program, 608/262–9315
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Students who demonstrate a commitment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and who maintain outstanding academic achievement. Financial need is considered.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Spring
Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, 608/262–2551, glbtac@uwalumni.com, www.uwalumni.com/glbtac
Hispanic/Latino Alumni Scholarship
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Hispanic/Latino students who are enrolled full time. Financial need is considered in addition to other criteria.
Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: 1–2
Deadline: June 1
Contact: Wisconsin Alumni Association, 608/262–2551, waa@uwalumni.com, www.uwalumni.com/hlaa
Lawton Minority Retention Grant
Class Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Eligibility: Underrepresented students of color who are residents of Wisconsin or Minnesota. Students must file the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: July 15
Contact: For more information, contact the Minority and Disadvantaged Coordinator in the UW–Madison school or college in which you are enrolled.
Athletic
Scholarships
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Hundreds of student-athletes compete in the 23 sports that constitute
the Badger athletic program. For information on scholarships for student-athletes,
contact the head coach of the sport in which you are interested. A
directory is available online at www.uwbadgers.com.
Military Scholarships
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Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Class Level: All
Number of Awards: Varies
Amount: Full tuition and fees, a book allowance, and a monthly tax-free stipend
Deadline: December 1
Eligibility: U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC programs who meet satisfactory academic standards.
Contact: Air Force Aerospace Studies (Air Force), Air Force ROTC, 608/262–3440, www.afrotc.com; Military Science (Army), Army ROTC, 608/262–3411; Naval Sciences (Navy/Marine Corps), Navy ROTC, 608/262–3794 or 800/443–2672
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
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McBurney Disability Scholarship
Class Level: All
Eligibility: Students must have a documented disability (physical, psychological, sensory, or learning) as verified by the McBurney Disability Resource Center. A complete application includes the McBurney Scholarship Application, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript.
Amount: $500–$2,500
Number of Awards: Up to 20
Deadline: April 15
Contact: McBurney Disability Resource Center, 608/263–2741, TTY 608/263–6393, frontdesk@mcb.wisc.edu, www.mcburney.wisc.edu
Wisconsin Resident Scholarships
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Academic Excellence Scholarship
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Wisconsin residents with the highest GPA in their high school class. Must enroll as a first-year student at a post-secondary institution (public or private) in Wisconsin.
Amount: $2,250, renewable for up to 3 years if enrolled full-time and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Number of Awards: 1–6 per high school
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information.
Victor Albright Scholarship—Dane County
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Graduates of a Dane County public high school.
Amount: $100
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Students are nominated during their final semester of high school.
Contact: Candidates are nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors. Contact your high school for more information.
Victor Albright Scholarship—Other Wisconsin Counties
Class Level: Freshmen
Eligibility: Graduates of public high schools within
particular Wisconsin counties, excluding Dane. The awards are granted
annually, county by county, in alphabetical order throughout the state.
The recipients will be from Vernon County.
Amount: $500–$1,000