Through the university of Wisconsin Scholarship Hub, current and incoming students can research and explore all of the scholarships they are eligible for based on their program, background, and interests (WiSH). Most of our scholarships are not automatically awarded; you must apply for them through WiSH. Scholarship deadlines will vary, but the majority will be on February 1.
University of Wisconsin Scholarships
King-Morgridge Scholars Program
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program is an exceptional opportunity for enterprising, creative, and dedicated young adults who want to use their talents to help alleviate poverty. King-Morgridge Scholars will come from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South, and Southeast Asia, and will be chosen for their drive, academic success, and commitment to addressing poverty in their home countries.
Selected scholars will be awarded a full-time, four-year/eight-semester scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which will cover tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses. This endowed program will provide up to six scholarships each year thanks to the generous gifts of the King and Morgridge families.
This scholarship is only available once a year, and only first-year, undergraduate degree-seeking students are eligible.
Selection Process
Candidates must submit an undergraduate first-year application to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as the scholarship-specific application found on the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub, to be considered for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program (WiSH). For full consideration, both applications must be submitted. A committee will review applicants once all items have been received.
How to Apply
- Submit your undergraduate application to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by the deadline.
- Your UW-Madison campus ID number will be emailed to you. This is required to create your UW-Madison NetID.
- Enter your NetID and password to access the WiSH portal. You will be asked a series of multiple-choice questions to generate your list of opportunities.
By December 1, the King-Morgridge scholarship application for Fall 2023 will be available in WiSH.
Latin American Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the kind donation of an anonymous donor. This merit-based scholarship will provide recipients with a one-time award of up to $14,000. Applicants for this scholarship must be high-achieving Latin American citizens who embrace the Wisconsin Idea.
Eligibility for the Latin American Scholarship
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of a Latin American/Caribbean country.
- Finishing high school in Latin America/the Caribbean
- As a first-year student, I am seeking my first undergraduate degree.
- Accepted for the Fall semester
How to Apply
There is no separate application for scholarships. Nominated students will be chosen based on the information provided in their admissions application and contacted via email.
By the end of March, awardees will be notified of their selection. The scholarship award is a one-time. Up to $14,000 USD.
Western Union Scholarship
Western Union’s generous support has made this scholarship possible. The scholarship winner will receive a one-time $1,000 award. Qualified applicants will be first-year international students from countries underrepresented in our current international student body.
Eligibility
- an F-1 or J-1 visa in order to attend the university
- be a national of a nation with little representation
- applying as a first-year student seeking their first undergraduate degree
- Admission to the Fall term
One international student from each year will get this scholarship. No separate application is required for scholarships. Student nominees will be chosen based on the information provided in their admissions application, and they will be notified through email. A random number generator will choose the receiver.
FAQ
Selected scholars will be awarded a full-time, four-year/eight-semester scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which will cover tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
Less than 1% of students receive full-ride scholarships, demonstrating how difficult it is to obtain one. However, if you have the right background, proper planning, and know where to look, your chances of landing a full-ride scholarship can increase.