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L&S Honors Program Grants and Awards
Summary:The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science Honors Program currently offers or administers eleven different grants, scholarships, and awards for purposes ranging from: introductory and senior thesis research, study abroad and research related travel, community and university service projects, and merit based awards acknowledging outstanding scholarship. For more information about these funding opportunities, please read the information available at www.lssaa.wisc.edu/honors/grants/. Summary: Hundreds of (undergraduate) student-athletes compete in the 23 sports that constitute the Badger athletic program. Many of them receive athletic scholarships that help pay tuition and expenses. 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. 3. Engineering Freshman Academic Achievement AwardSummary: Incoming Engineering undergraduates are eligible to apply for this award, but applications must be submitted by the deadline in the spring before the student plans to enroll at the UW-Madison. Award: Approximately 80 awards, ranging in amount from $1,000 to $3,000. Eligibility: Outstanding high school seniors (or international equivalent) who plan to enroll in the College of Engineering. Selection is based in part on teacher recommendation. Application Due Date: Approximately early March (prior to the student entering the UW-Madison). See website for specifics. For More Information: The College of Engineering, Engineering
Student Services Office. E-mail/Website: hansen@engr.wisc.edu. Summary: UW-Madison undergraduates interested in pursuing a graduate degree are invited to apply to the Pathways Scholars Program. Award: Pathways Scholars receive a $2,500 stipend for the 8-week period as well as an allowance for room and board. Eligibility: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Students’ research projects must fit into a discipline within the College of Letters and Science. Admission is based on academic credentials and a strong motivation for scholarly research. Application Due Date: Approximately early March. See website for specifics. For More Information: www.lssaa.wisc.edu/psp/index.php. Contact Person:
Amy Sloane, Program Coordinator: alsloane@wisc.edu Program Activities: Pathways Scholars are typically a group of ten to twelve students interested in a broad range of fields. Each Pathways Scholar will:
Summary: Since 1999 the Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships (WIF) have provided opportunities for UW-Madison students to reach out, share their expertise, serve the community and learn outside the classroom. These fellowships support innovative projects where undergraduate students, faculty/instructional staff and community organizations collaborate in service activities and/or research designed to meet a community need while enhancing student learning. Program Specifics: Eligible students submit a project proposal (five double-spaced pages) that focuses on addressing a need identified by the community. Project areas include (but are not limited to) community development, health related issues, economic development, the arts, education, environmental issues, criminal justice, hunger and poverty alleviation, etc. Proposals may address a community need anywhere in the world. Eligibility: Undergraduate students with at least sophomore standing. Academic Credit: Students awarded a Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship receive 3 academic credits of directed study, supervised research or senior thesis. Financial Support: Academic Year $3,000; Semester $1,500;
Summer $1,000; Summer & Fall $2,500; Group Project To Apply: Applications and proposal criteria are available from: Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor
Information: Summary: The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom Environmental Scholarships were created to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to get involved in a meaningful way in the research enterprise and to foster collaborative research between undergraduate students and faculty members or instructional academic staff members. Award: The Fellowships provide a grant of $4,000 to the student and $1,000 to the faculty/staff supervisor to help defray the costs of the research. Eligibility: University of Wisconsin-Madison
undergraduate students who have at least junior standing at the time of
application and who plan to work in collaboration with a UW-Madison faculty
member or instructional academic staff member. Application Due Date:Approximately February. See website for specifics. For More
Information: Applications available from the Office of the Provost, Room
117 Bascom Hall. prov@bascom.wisc.edu Other Info: Award winners must register for 3 credits of supervised research, senior thesis or directed study. Applicants who do not receive a Holstrom Scholarship will be automatically considered for a Hilldale Fellowship. It is not permitted to hold more than one grant for the same project. 7. Theodore Herfurth and Teddy Kubly Awards for Initiative and EfficiencySummary: The Herfuth-Kubly Awards recognize two UW-Madison seniors—one male and one female—each year. Award: Two awards (one male and one female) of $2,000. Eligibility: Candidates for the award
are nominated by faculty members, university staff, and student organizations.
Application Due Date: April; call or e-mail for more details. For More
Information: awards@provost.wisc.edu.
Contact Person: Laurie Mayberry, Office of the Provost.
Telephone: Summary: The Outstanding Student Award for Juniors and Seniors is one of many scholarships coordinated by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Award: Between six and ten awards for $250 plus Wisconsin Alumni Association life membership (valued at $1,000) Eligibility: Full-time juniors and seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, volunteerism, overall achievement, and who make meaningful contributions to the campus community. Application Due Date: First day of spring semester For More Information: Contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association,
waa@uwalumni.com, www.uwalumni.com/scholarships Summary: A generous grant provided by the University Book Store allows for these awards to students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding independent projects at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Award: 20 awards of $1,000 each Eligibility: University of Wisconsin-Madison students who are enrolled in a degree program during the first and second semesters of the academic year. Projects should be completed at the time of application, although self-contained sections of larger projects may be submitted if they are accompanied by a statement explaining the nature of the full project and a description of how it will be complemented by the unfinished sections. Projects must have been done at the UW-Madison under the supervision of a faculty/staff member here. Application Due Date: Approximately early March. See website for specifics. For More
Information: Applications available from the Office of the Provost, Room
117 Bascom Hall. prov@bascom.wisc.edu Other Info: Awards will be made for independent work in the biological sciences, the humanities (arts, creative writing and general humanities), the physical sciences, and social studies. 10.Pharmacy New Student ScholarshipSummary: The School of Pharmacy awards a limited number of scholarships to students entering their first year in the school. Award: Number and amount of awards vary. Eligibility: Students entering their first year in the School of Pharmacy (Juniors or first-year Doctor of Pharmacy students). Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Application Due Date: First week in May For More Information: Contact the School of Pharmacy.
Contact Person: Ken Niemeyer, kdniemeyer@pharmacy.wisc.edu Summary: The School of Pharmacy awards more than 60 scholarships to students already enrolled in the pharmacy program. Award: More than 60 awards, amount varies. 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. Application Due Date: Third week in April; call or e-mail for more details. For More Information: Contact the School of Pharmacy.
Contact Person: Ken Niemeyer, kdniemeyer@pharmacy.wisc.edu Summary: The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) offers many scholarships with a variety of criteria. Students do not apply for a specific scholarship, however, but instead should fill out the general application for incoming or continuing students. Award: Varies. See website for more information. Eligibility: Varies. See website for more information. Application Due Date: January or February, depending on student status. See website for more information. For More Information: www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/index.html. Telephone: 608-262-3003 13.Journalism & Mass Communication ScholarshipsSummary: Several scholarships are available to undergraduates who have been admitted to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Award: Number of awards vary, amount ranges from $500 to $1,500. 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. Application Due Date: Varies; visit website for more details. For More Information: Contact the School of Journalism, Placement Office. www.journalism.wisc.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html Telephone: 608-263-4858 14.Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council ScholarshipSummary: The GLBT Alumni Council Scholarship is one of many scholarships coordinated by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Award: Between one and five awards, amount may be up to $2,000. Eligibility: Students who demonstrate a commitment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and who maintain outstanding academic achievement. Financial need is considered. Application Due Date: Spring; visit website for more details. For More Information: Contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association. glbtac@uwalumni.com.
www.uwalumni.com/glbtac.Telephone:
15. Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program Summary: The Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD), formerly known as the FREEDOM Support Act Undergraduate Program (FSAU), provides fellowships to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. This program supports one year of non-degree undergraduate study in the United States in the fields of accounting, agriculture, American studies, business, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, environmental management, hospitality management, international relations, journalism and mass communication, law, political science, psychology, and sociology. Application Due Date: Approximately November; see website for more information. For More Information: www.irex.org/programs/ugrad/index.asp top Summary: The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the hemisphere’s largest multinational fellowships and training programs. Every year, the Agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research, fellowships for undergraduate studies at universities through the region and awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and training centers in OAS Member and Observer States. For More Information: www.educoas.org top Summary: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) administers more than 70 scholarships annually for incoming freshman through graduatewomen in engineering fields. Some, but not all, scholarships are limited to U.S. citizens. See the website for specific scholarship information. Award: Awards vary in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligibility: SWE scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in: ABET-accredited
engineering programs Application Due Date: Approximately February or May, depending on scholarship. See website for specifics. For More Information: hq@swe.org, www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm Mailing
Address: 18. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Summary: The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. Award: Three types of scholarships available: (1) Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships, which are the most common of the three types, provide funding for one academic year of study in another country up to US$25,000; (2) Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either two or three years of degree-oriented study in another country, and provide a flat grant of US$12,500 per year; (3) Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds up to US$12,000 and US$19,000, respectively. (For other scholarships, see website.) Eligibility: All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs (see the list of non-Rotary countries on the website). Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution. In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework or equivalent in the proposed language of study. Application Due Date: Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines. (For local club listing, see the website.) Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as July. For More Information: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational Additional Information: Scholars will be required to attend outbound and/or inbound orientation seminar(s) if offered in their district and/or region. Although applicants are asked to list their preferred study locations, the Rotary Foundation Trustees reserve the right to make assignments to any suitable institution to ensure the widest possible geographical distribution of scholars. Candidates must be flexible in their study institution assignments. Scholars will not be assigned to study in a city, state, or province where they have previously lived or studied for more than six months. As a result, the scholarships are not appropriate for foreign students seeking to continue studies at a given university. 19. Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills (ATLAS) Summary: ATLAS is a USAID-sponsored education and training program for young Africans demonstrating strong academic performance and leadership potential. ATLAS seeks to improve the ability of African institutions and organizations to plan and promote sustainable development. To further this goal, the project strengthens the leadership and technical abilities, and enhances the professional excellence of individuals employed in both the public and private sectors, so that they can better contribute to their countries' development. Eligibility: Most ATLAS awards are at the graduate level. However, in countries without a national university, ATLAS may also provide undergraduate training. For More Information: www.usaidtraining.net/site/atlas.htm or www.aaionline.org/whatwedo/whatAtlas.asp top Summary: The American Foundation for Aging Research (AFAR) was incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit organization. It is the only organization supporting education and research in aging through fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students. Award: Graduate fellowships are $1000 and are renewable depending upon the success of the research. Undergraduate scholarships are $500 and also renewable. Applicants must be actively involved in, or planning active involvement in, a specific biomedical or biochemical research project with a faculty member in the field of aging. Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate, graduate, or pre-doctoral students enrolled in degree programs at colleges or universities in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required. However, students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution at the time an application is submitted, not planning to enroll. Awards are not granted to those who have already attained an M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S. or D.V.M. For More Information: www.agingresearchfoundation.org top Summary: The Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Foundation offer several small scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of entomology, biology, zoology, or a related science. For More Information: www.entsoc.org/awards/whats_available.htm top Summary: IFT encourages and supports the study of food science and technology by offering over 100 undergraduate scholarships and more than 30 graduate fellowships. Sponsored by food industry companies, organizations, IFT Divisions, IFT Sections and the IFT Foundation, the awards help young scientists receive the education and training necessary to fill positions in industry, government, and academia. For More Information: www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1000438 top Summary: The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) offers numerous scholarships for undergraduates and graduates whose studies are directed toward a career in exploration geophysics in operations, teaching or research. Award: The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute. For the 2004-2005 academic year, the Foundation awarded 124 scholarships totaling $223,250. The awards to recipients range from $500 to $14,000 per academic year, with average awards being approximately $1,500 per academic year. An effort is underway to increase the average amount of individual awards to $2,000 per academic year. The term of each scholarship is one academic year; however, some scholarships may be renewed based upon certain criteria. Eligibility: General requirements for eligibility: A student
must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in
exploration geophysics. A student must meet one of the following requirements: For More Information: seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/ |