scholarships and financial aid
3 tips for securing scholarships as a returning adult student
It might surprise some to learn that scholarships aren’t just for recent high school graduates. In fact, state and local institutions are increasingly investing in educational…
Celebrate 140 years of summer learning by enrolling for Summer Term 2025
Summer Term at the University of Wisconsin–Madison turns 140 this year! You can be part of that legacy while shaping your future with more than…
Students use scholarships for valuable internships
Students are participating in valuable internships this summer, some partly funded by a Summer Internship Scholarship. Read about their experiences.
Help available for low-income students
Explore educational resources and financial aid options for low-income students, including scholarships, state aid, online education and more.
Meet 3 summer scholarship students
Three UW–Madison students — Sarah, Harry and Thavon — share how summer scholarships help them achieve academic goals and gain unique experiences.
Scholarships fuel success for returning adult students
The eldest of 11 siblings, Zalissa Zongo Kafando embarked on a life-changing journey in 2018. Fleeing the increasing political instability of Burkina Faso, West Africa,…
Event showcases returning adult students and their hard-won achievements
It’s spring and time to celebrate! While thousands of graduates and their families and friends flock to Camp Randall for commencement at the University of…
Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships
For students like Maren Stewart, the School of Human Ecology’s scholarship opens doors to life-changing internships while also reducing financial barriers.
Enroll for Summer Term! Apply for scholarships by April 9
Get ready for summer by enrolling for Summer Term! You’ll find flexible options that fit your summer schedule — and summer scholarships, too.
Summer scholarships help seniors finish strong
Meet some seniors who received summer scholarships to finish their degrees during Summer Term 2022 at UW-Madison.
Celebrating 85 years of UW’s tuition waiver for musicians
Adopted in 1937, The UW Tuition Waiver Award has helped to launch the professional music careers of hundreds of students over the years.
Easy to apply for Summer Term scholarships—but don’t delay
Brandon Arbuckle, a journalism and history major from Lyndon Station, Wis., went through the May ceremony but still needed one more 4-credit course in strategic…
Summer Finish scholarships help students graduate, save money and start working
Seated with his fellow graduates in Camp Randall Stadium at spring commencement, Brandon Arbuckle knew he had one loose end to tie up before leaving…