Study abroad is an integral part of a UW-Madison education and can be one of the highlights of a student’s time here.
One way we support students financially is by providing as many Badgers as possible with Study Abroad Scholars awards.
Awards are given up to the following amounts:
- $1,500 towards winter intersession programs
- $2,500 towards summer programs
- $5,000 towards semester programs
- $8,000 towards yearlong programs
Eligibility Requirements
Study Abroad Scholar applicants must:
- Be in the process of applying, or have already applied, to a UW-Madison study abroad program
- Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student at UW-Madison
- Submit completed scholarship application online via Wisconsin Scholarship Hub by the deadline for the appropriate term
Additional consideration for some of the awards will be given to
- Students who possess any of the following attributes:
- First generation college student
- First time abroad
- Demonstrated financial need
- Wisconsin/Minnesota Resident
- Cumulative GPA above 3.8
- Participating on a UW Signature Program
- Participating on a semester or yearlong program
- Participating on a Language Immersion Program (including the Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone Program)
- Students who have not received scholarships from UW-Madison study abroad offices previously, including past Global Gateway program participants.
Givebacks
Students who receive this scholarship participate in engagement activities to highlight their experience. There are many exciting engagement activities to choose from:
- Blogger (submit 2 blog entries while on your program)
- Social Media Takeover (Instagram)
- Study abroad/away students: complete a 24-hour takeover during your program
- International internship students: complete a 5-day takeover during your internship
- Snail Mailer (send a postcard while on your program)
- Photographer (submit 10 photos & captions)
- Videographer (create a 1-4 minute video)
- Program Reflection (write a reflection at the end of your 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).
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.