Undergraduate Academic Awards

Writing Proposals for Hilldale and Holstrom Research
2018-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Helen C. White Hall Room 6191
If you’re applying for one of the University’s prestigious Hilldale or Holstrom research fellowships, don’t miss this workshop! You’ll have the chance to review successful applications from past years in a variety of fields and learn strategies that will help you stand out as a strong applicant. The application deadline for these awards is February 12th, 2018.

Writing Center Workshop for Hilldale/Holstrom Applications
2016-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
December 1, 2016 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Writing Center, 6176 Helen C. White
Come to this workshop to learn strategies to help you stand out as a strong applicant for the Hilldale and Holstrom Research Awards. Be sure to register through the Writing Center.

Udall Scholarship Information Session
2016-11-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Room 15, Science Hall, 550 N. Park Street
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
(Apply as a sophomore or junior)
Campus deadline: January 17, 2017
Information Session:
Wednesday, November 9 2:30 p.m. – 3:30, Room 15, Science Hall with Udall Scholars Megs Seeley and Miles Tryon-Petith
If you are you are planning a career related to the environment, or are Native American or Alaskan Native and are planning a career in Native American healthcare or tribal policy consider applying for the national Udall Scholarship!
The award consists of a $7,000 scholarship, a four-day scholar orientation, and access to a network of environmental, tribal policy and healthcare leaders. Successful candidates are sophomores or juniors with a solid academic record (minimum GPA 3.0, ideally higher), and a strong constellation of coursework, service, leadership and/or research activities related to the environment, Native American healthcare or tribal policy.
For more information: http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/udall-scholarship/
Since 2000, 15 scholars and 10 Honorable Mentions were UW-Madison students. YOU COULD BE NEXT!
Attend the information session or contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office to learn more (awards@provost.wisc.edu, 265-2428).

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Info. Session
2016-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | TITU, Union South
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Session:
Thursday, October 20, 3:00 – 4:00
TITU, Union South with Goldwater Scholars Idris Boukahil, Bailey Flanigan, Hannah Mast and Thejas Wesley
Campus deadline: November 21, 2016
The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for undergraduate expenses to students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. and research career in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. (Note: Students who plan to get an MD/Ph.D. would qualify, but not those who plan to pursue an MD alone.)
Current juniors and sophomores–defined as having 1 or 2 additional year(s) of undergraduate study after 2016-17–may apply for the Goldwater. Successful candidates have a strong academic record (3.8 GPA or above), extensive research experience, and three strong letters of recommendation from professors in their field.
For more information contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/goldwater-scholarship/
awards@provost.wisc.edu 265-2428

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Info. Session
2016-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | TITU, Union South
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Deadline: November 21, 2016
Information Session:
Monday, October 17, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., TITU, Union South
with Truman Scholar Deshawn McKinney.
Do you hope to be an activist or “change agent” who improves how government, non-profit organizations, educational or research institutions serve the public? Are there conditions in our society or the environment that trouble you?
Learn about the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which provides $30,000 for graduate study in any field leading to a career in public service. (Apply as a junior–planning to graduate between December 2017 and August 2018.)
For more information contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/truman-scholarship/
awards@provost.wisc.edu
265-2428

Udall Scholarship Information Session
2016-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Room 15, Science Hall, 550 N. Park Street
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
(Apply as a sophomore or junior)
Campus deadline: January 17, 2017
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Monday, October 10 1:00 p.m. – 2:00, Room 15, Science Hall with Udall Scholars Megs Seeley and Miles Tryon-Petith
AND
Wednesday, November 9 2:30 p.m. – 3:30, Room 15, Science Hall with Udall Scholars Megs Seeley and Miles Tryon-Petith
If you are you are planning a career related to the environment, or are Native American or Alaskan Native and are planning a career in Native American healthcare or tribal policy consider applying for the national Udall Scholarship!
The award consists of a $7,000 scholarship, a four-day scholar orientation, and access to a network of environmental, tribal policy and healthcare leaders. Successful candidates are sophomores or juniors with a solid academic record (minimum GPA 3.0, ideally higher), and a strong constellation of coursework, service, leadership and/or research activities related to the environment, Native American healthcare or tribal policy.
For more information: http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/udall-scholarship/
Since 2000, 15 scholars and 10 Honorable Mentions were UW-Madison students. YOU COULD BE NEXT!
Attend the information session or contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office to learn more (awards@provost.wisc.edu, 265-2428).

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Info. Session
2016-09-28 14:30 - 15:30 | TITU, Union South
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Session:
Wednesday, September 28, 2:30 – 3:30
TITU, Union South with Goldwater Scholars Idris Boukahil, Bailey Flanigan, Hannah Mast and Thejas Wesley
Campus deadline: November 21, 2016
The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for undergraduate expenses to students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. and research career in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. (Note: Students who plan to get an MD/Ph.D. would qualify, but not those who plan to pursue an MD alone.)
Current juniors and sophomores–defined as having 1 or 2 additional year(s) of undergraduate study after 2016-17–may apply for the Goldwater. Successful candidates have a strong academic record (3.8 GPA or above), extensive research experience, and three strong letters of recommendation from professors in their field.
For more information contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/goldwater-scholarship/
awards@provost.wisc.edu 265-2428

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP Info. Session
2016-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | TITU, Union South
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Deadline: November 21, 2016
Information Session:
Tuesday, September 27, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., TITU, Union South
with Truman Scholar Deshawn McKinney.
Do you hope to be an activist or “change agent” who improves how government, non-profit organizations, educational or research institutions serve the public? Are there conditions in our society or the environment that trouble you?
Learn about the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which provides $30,000 for graduate study in any field leading to a career in public service. (Apply as a junior–planning to graduate between December 2017 and August 2018.)
For more information contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office http://awards.advising.wisc.edu/truman-scholarship/
awards@provost.wisc.edu
265-2428

Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony
2016-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Union South
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 2015 – 2016 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony will be held in Union South – Varsity Hall.

Schwarzman Scholarship Representative on Campus
2016-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | 260 Bascom Hall
Schwarzman Scholars Program Presentation
Tuesday, March 15, 4-5 p.m., room 260 Bascom Hall
Rob Garris, Schwarzman Scholars Global Director of Admissions
The Schwarzman Scholars Program funds a one-year master’s degree in public policy, economics or business at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Mr. Garris will host a powerpoint presentation and Q&As for students, faculty and staff.

Udall Info. Session
2015-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 15 Science Hall
Where: Nelson Institute – 15 Science Hall
Come find out about the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship and hear tips about the application process, as well advice from Udall Scholar Colin Higgins!

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Application Overview and Fellows Panel
2015-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | 1111 (Auditorium) Genetics-Biotechnology Building, 425 Henry Mall
Tuesday, September 15, 5:00-6:00 pm, 1111 (Auditorium)
Genetics-Biotechnology Building
This workshop is intended to be an informational session about applying to the National Science Foundation GRFP. It will give an overview of the application to provide prospective applicants (i.e. senior undergraduates or graduate students in the biological, physical, or social sciences) an idea of the amount of work involved and where to start. There will also be a panel of current fellows who will be able to answer questions about the process.
Registration link: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1zCxJDG8j4UuSYB

Beinecke Info Session
2014-12-10 16:00 - 17:00
Where: 1189 Nancy Nicholas Hall
Join the UAA staff and 2014 Beinecke Scholar Brontë Mansfield to learn all about applying for the Beinecke Award.

Udall Info Session
2014-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
Where: Nelson Institute – 15 Science Hall
Come to hear tips about the application, as well advice from Udall Scholar Colin Higgins.

Writing Center Workshop for Hilldale Application
2014-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Where: Writing Center, 6176 Helen C. White
Come to this workshop to learn strategies to help you stand out as a strong applicant for the Hilldale and Holstrom Research Awards. Be sure to register through the Writing Center.

Truman Scholarship Info Session
2014-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Union South
Info session will be held at Union South from noon-1pm.

Truman Scholarship Info Session
2014-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Union South
Info session will be held at Union South and will feature Truman Finalists Donya Khadem and Allison Perlin.

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2014-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Union South
Info session will be held at Union South and will feature Goldwater Scholars Anna Doebley, Rachel Dvorak, Geoffrey McConohy and Tong Wang. Feel free to bring your lunch!
