Undergraduate Academic Awards

Writing Center Workshop for Hilldale/Holstrom Applications
2016-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Writing Proposals for Hilldale and Holstrom Research
2018-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2018-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | TITU, Union South

Truman Scholarship Info Session
2018-10-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | 6 Ingraham Hall

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2018-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 6 Ingraham Hall

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Info Session
2019-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | TITU, Memorial Union

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2019-10-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-14 04:00 - 17:00 | TITU, Union South

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Info Session
2019-10-16 16:30 - 17:30 | TITU, Union South

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Info Session
2019-11-04 17:30 - 18:30 | TITU, Memorial Union

Writing Proposals for Hilldale and Holstrom Research
2019-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Helen C. White Hall Room 6191

Info Session: Rhodes, Marshall and other UK/Ireland Scholarships
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
Marshall, Rhodes and other Post-baccalaureate Scholarships for Study in the UK or Ireland
Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, May 12, 12-1pm CDT
Registration link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdO-hpjovGdZjh9e35b87RMjAQf2pbh1X
With 2016 Rhodes Scholar Colin Higgins, 2017 Marshall Scholar Deshawn McKinney, 2020 Marshall Scholar Claire Evensen, and 2021 Rhodes Finalist Alex Plum
Virtual Information Session: Thursday, May 20, 5-6pm CDT
Registration link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOGoqzsrHtUG7X2YCtN0D8CHmNLV5YhM
With 2016 Rhodes Scholar Colin Higgins, 2017 Marshall Scholar Deshawn McKinney, and 2021 Rhodes Finalist Alex Plum
Join us to learn more about the Churchill, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Gates Cambridge and other prestigious scholarships funding 1-3 years of post-baccalaureate study in the UK or Ireland. These scholarships offer the opportunity to gain an international perspective on your field of study at a world class institution, with renowned faculty and an international body of students, many of whom will go on to be leaders in their fields.
The scholarship foundations seek candidates with an excellent academic record (GPA of 3.7 or above), demonstrated leadership potential, a commitment to public service, and a desire to ‘make a difference.’
The Churchill, Marshall, and Mitchell are limited to U.S. citizens. The Rhodes and Gates Cambridge are open to students of all nationalities. Several of the scholarships require nomination by UW-Madison to compete nationally. For additional information about the scholarships and the campus nomination process see this comparison guide, and the Undergraduate Academic Awards website.
If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office at awards@provost.wisc.edu or (608) 265-2428.

Info Session: Rhodes, Marshall and other UK/Ireland Scholarships
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Marshall, Rhodes and other Post-baccalaureate Scholarships for Study in the UK or Ireland
Virtual Information Session: Thursday, May 20, 5-6pm CDT
Registration link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOGoqzsrHtUG7X2YCtN0D8CHmNLV5YhM
With 2016 Rhodes Scholar Colin Higgins, 2017 Marshall Scholar Deshawn McKinney, and 2021 Rhodes Finalist Alex Plum
Join us to learn more about the Churchill, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Gates Cambridge and other prestigious scholarships funding 1-3 years of post-baccalaureate study in the UK or Ireland. These scholarships offer the opportunity to gain an international perspective on your field of study at a world class institution, with renowned faculty and an international body of students, many of whom will go on to be leaders in their fields.
The scholarship foundations seek candidates with an excellent academic record (GPA of 3.7 or above), demonstrated leadership potential, a commitment to public service, and a desire to ‘make a difference.’
The Churchill, Marshall, and Mitchell are limited to U.S. citizens. The Rhodes and Gates Cambridge are open to students of all nationalities. Several of the scholarships require nomination by UW-Madison to compete nationally. For additional information about the scholarships and the campus nomination process see this comparison guide, and the Undergraduate Academic Awards website.
If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office at awards@provost.wisc.edu or (608) 265-2428.

Goldwater Scholarship Info. Session
2023-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Room 110, 445 Henry Mall, 445 Henry Mall, Madison
Barry M. Goldwater ScholarshipCampus application deadline: November 20, 2023
Information Session with 2023 Goldwater Scholars Paul Chung, Carl Shirley, and Lucy Steffes
(Information Session Flyer HERE)When: Tuesday, September 19, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Where: Room 110, 445 Henry Mall
(For those unable to attend in person, we are offering a Zoom option)
Please Register here to attend either in person or via ZOOM
The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for undergraduate expenses to students who plan to pursue a PhD and research career in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. (Note: Students who plan to get an MD/PhD 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 2023-24–may apply for the Goldwater. Successful candidates have a strong academic record (3.85 GPA or above), extensive research experience, and three strong letters of recommendation from professors in their field. In recent years 47 UW-Madison students have won Goldwater Scholarships. You could be next!To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Truman Scholarship Info. Session
2023-09-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Union South, TITU, 1308 W. Dayton St, Madison, 53706, United States
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Deadline: November 20, 2023
Information Session with Truman Scholars Tina Marshalek, Deshawn McKinney, and Truman Finalist Rosalie Powell
When: Tuesday, September 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Union South, TITU or ZOOM
(For those unable to attend in person, we are offering a ZOOM option; for those attending in person, pizza will be served!)
Please register HERE to attend either in person or via ZOOM
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 2024 and August 2025.)
Successful candidates have an extensive record of campus and community service, outstanding leadership potential, and are committed to a public service career, broadly defined. In recent years 13 UW-Madison students have won Truman Scholarships. You could be next!
To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Truman Scholarship Info. Session
2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:30 | TITU, Union South
September 23, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Deadline: November 25, 2024
Information Session with Truman Scholar Tina Marshalek
When: Monday, September 23, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., with pizza!
Where: Union South, TITU
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 2025 and August 2026.)
Successful candidates have an extensive record of campus and community service, outstanding leadership potential, and are committed to a public service career, broadly defined. In recent years 14 UW-Madison students have won Truman Scholarships. You could be next!
To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2024-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | TITU, Union South
Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
October 3, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Barry M. Goldwater ScholarshipCampus application deadline: November 25, 2024
Information Session with 2024 Goldwater Scholars Katarina Aranguiz, Scott Chang, and Max Khanov
When: Thursday, October 3, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Union South, TITU
The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for undergraduate expenses to students who plan to pursue a PhD and research career in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. (Note: Students who plan to get an MD/PhD 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 2024-25–may apply for the Goldwater. Successful candidates have a strong academic record (3.85 GPA or above), extensive research experience, and three strong letters of recommendation from professors in their field. In recent years 70 UW-Madison students since 2000 have won Goldwater Scholarships. You could be next!To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | TITU, Union South
September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Barry M. Goldwater ScholarshipCampus application deadline: November 23, 2025
Information Session with 2025 Goldwater Scholars Alissa Choi, Elliott Weix and Pramana Saldin
When: Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Union South, TITU
The prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for undergraduate expenses to students who plan to pursue a PhD and research career in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. (Note: Students who plan to get an MD/PhD 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 2024-25–may apply for the Goldwater. Successful candidates have a strong academic record (3.85 GPA or above), extensive research experience, and three strong letters of recommendation from professors in their field. In recent years 73 UW-Madison students since 2000 have won Goldwater Scholarships. You could be next!To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Truman Scholarship Information Session
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Union South, TITU, 1308 W. Dayton St, Madison, 53706, United States
Truman Scholarship Campus application deadline: November 23, 2025
Information Session with 2025 Truman Finalist Zoe Kukla
When: Thursday, September 25, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Where: Union South, TITU
The Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 for graduate study leading to a career in public service. The Truman foundation supports graduate study for college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to “making a difference” through public service in government, education, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, or elsewhere in the public service. Current juniors – defined as having 1additional year of undergraduate study after 2025-26–may apply for the Truman Scholarship. To compete nationally applicants must be nominated by their undergraduate institution.

Hertz Foundation Information Session
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
The Hertz Fellowship is the nation’s most prestigious PhD award in applied science, engineering, and mathematics. The Fellowship lasts five years, but the relationships last a lifetime. Hertz Fellows find common ground in curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect — leading to collaborations that cross disciplines and change the world.
What: Hertz Fellowship Info. Session
When: Tuesday, September 30. 5:00 p.m.
Where: Room 1360, Biotechnology Center
Registration: Click Here

This information session features Derek Haseltine, Senior Director, Fellowship Program, Hertz Foundation
and 2015 Hertz Fellow UW-Madison Department of Mathematics Assistant Professor Cole Graham

Beinecke Scholarship Information Session
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Room 110, 445 Henry Mall, 445 Henry Mall, Madison
Are you a junior considering a research- or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences?
Attend an information session to learn more about the $35,000 national Beinecke Scholarship.

Information Session
WHEN: Tuesday, November 5 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room 110, 445 Henry Mall
with Beinecke Scholars Amanda Grant (2025), Axell Boomer (2024) and Gwen Radecki (2024)
and Beinecke Program Director Matthew Loar

Wolff Fellows Program
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Are you an L&S student?
Graduating in 2026 or 2027?
Plannig an exploratory gap year?
Then you’ll want to check out…
The Year We Roamed the World
Stories from Wolff Fellows

Hear from Professor Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen and recent Wolff Fellowship recipients as they
share their adventures & stories from their customized journeys.

Wolff Fellows Program

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Where: DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

Udall Scholarship Information Session
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00
Udall Scholarship Information Session

The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 award for sophomores or juniors who:

are working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country.
are committed to making a difference through civility, integrity, consensus, nonpartisanship, and public service

When: Wednesday, November 12, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Room 110, 445 Henry Mall
with Udall Scholars Helena Bello and Alissa Choi
UW-Madison campus deadline: January 26, 2026

Writing Proposals for Hilldale, Holstrom, and Sophomore Research Fellowships: Part 1
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Helen C. White Hall Room 6191
If you’re applying for one of the University’s prestigious Hilldale, Holstrom, or Sophomore 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.
WHEN: November 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm CST – 5:30 pm CST
WHERE: 6191 Helen C. White Hall
Register Online!
