University of Wisconsin–Madison

Badgers Go Green Scholarship

As part of our Commitment to Sustainability, we are excited to offer the Badgers Go Green Scholarship to undergraduate students who also have a commitment to sustainability.

Awards are given in the following amounts:

  • $5000 toward semester programs
  • $8000 toward yearlong programs

Eligibility requirements

This scholarship is open to undergraduate students who:

  • apply to a UW-Madison semester or yearlong study abroad program
  • have a demonstrated interest/commitment to sustainability (shown through application essays), including concrete actions plans during their program to continue this commitment

Givebacks

Recipients are required to uphold their commitment toward sustainability abroad during their program. Students will be allowed to propose their give-back activity while also being given guidance on options including but not limited to:

  • Choosing to volunteer onsite in support of local sustainability efforts;
  • Joining or participating in a related co-curricular opportunity on the program like a campus sustainability group, taking part in program sustainability events, etc.
  • Conducting sustainability-related research while on program.

Documentation of the activity is required and could be in the form of a reflection, video, poster presentation for a campus event, or green living guide, as examples. Graduating students must submit their giveback documentation two weeks after their program end date. Returning students must submit their giveback documentation by the end of the semester following their program.

To apply

Completed applications must be submitted online by the deadline posted. If your study abroad program application isn’t due until after this date, you must still submit your scholarship application by this date to be considered. Incomplete applications or applications submitted to the office will not be considered.

To apply, please log into Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).

Program Duration Scholarship Applications OpenDeadline to Apply
Academic Year
Fall
Summer
Early JanuaryLate February
Calendar Year
Spring
Winter Intersession
Early SeptemberLate September
Timelines for when Badgers Go Green scholarships open and close, based on program duration.

Interested in more information about study abroad scholarships?

For additional scholarship information, visit our scholarship page.

Scholarship questions

Please email scholarships@studyabroad.wisc.edu, if you have questions about any scholarships administered through International Academic Programs.