Nationally competitive scholarships are those that draw applicants from all across the United States. They are difficult to win and require substantial preparation—even before you begin the application process.
* Requires university endorsement.
Tuition, room and board for one year awarded to an upperclassman for outstanding service and leadership. Apply as sophomore or junior.
$1,000 award for upperclassmen. Recipients are selected by nominating units on campus.
Up to $7,500 for undergraduate STEM students who plan to pursue a PhD and a research career. Apply as a sophomore or junior.
$3,000 stipend given to upperclassmen planning collaborative research projects with UW-Madison faculty/staff in any field.
$3,000 stipend awarded to upperclassmen planning collaborative research projects with UW-Madison faculty/staff in an environmental field.
$1,000 award for upperclassmen. Recipients are selected by nominating units on campus.
$2,500 stipend given to sophomore students planning collaborative research projects with UW-Madison faculty/staff in any field.
$2,000 award to two outstanding seniors. Must be nominated by UW-Madison faculty/staff.
Up to $7,000 for undergraduates committed to pursuing a career related to the environment, or students of American Indian/Alaskan native descent committed to a career in Native healthcare or tribal policy. Apply as a sophomore or junior.
This award has been discontinued. (Sept., 2019)