Both current and incoming international students can research and explore all the scholarships they qualify for based on their program, background, and interests through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Some scholarships at UW-Madison are awarded automatically, but others you will need to apply for through WiSH. Scholarships for incoming students generally open up in the fall and have application deadlines of February 1 or earlier. We encourage you to apply for scholarships as soon as you have submitted your application and set up your NetID. Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships at UW-Madison.
Please note that International students studying on an F-1 or J-1 student visa in the U.S. do not qualify for U.S. federal financial aid or Wisconsin state financial aid programs. Most international students are self-funded, receive assistance from family or community members, and/or seek out external scholarships. For more information regarding funding, including current tuition costs and estimated living expenses, please visit the International Student Services (ISS) Becoming a Global Badger page and Funding Your Education page.
King-Morgridge Scholars Program
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program is an exceptional opportunity for enterprising, creative, dedicated young adults committed to applying their talents toward poverty alleviation. Recipients are selected for their drive, academic success, and commitment to addressing issues of poverty in their own countries.
Through the generous gifts of the King and Morgridge families, this endowed program is awarded to six incoming first-year students each fall. Selected scholars will receive a full-time, four-year/eight-semester scholarship to the University of Wisconsin–Madison that includes tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
Eligibility
Incoming First-Year, undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree-seeking students are eligible to apply. Transfer students, graduate students, currently enrolled UW-Madison students, and students who have already completed a post-secondary degree are not eligible for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program. If you are a graduate applicant, you can find more information on admissions and funding opportunities through the Graduate School.
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for state and federal financial aid, in addition to need-based aid and other scholarships, and as such, are not eligible for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program.
The program is available to citizens of select countries in Africa, Latin American, South and Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. A full list of eligible countries can be viewed below:
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Africa
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic (CAR)
- Chad
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Latin America
- Argentina
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
The Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
South Asia
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- The Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Tibet
Southeast Asia
- Brunei
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
The Selection Process
To be considered for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program, candidates must first submit a first-year undergraduate application to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the Fall semester.
Candidates may apply through Early Action or Regular Decision, but must meet all application and materials deadlines.
Candidates must also submit the separate King-Morgridge Scholars Program scholarship application found on the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).
Both applications are required for full consideration. All scholarship applications submitted by the deadline will receive equal consideration by the committee.
Application Instructions
- Submit the UW–Madison undergraduate application and all required application materials by the appropriate deadline.
- Set up your NetID using your UW–Madison Campus ID number that will be sent to you via email.
- Log in to the WiSH portal using your NetID and password.
- Answer a series of multiple choice questions which will create your opportunities list in WiSH.
- Select the King-Morgridge Scholars Program opportunity.
- Complete the King-Morgridge Scholars Program application consisting of several short-answer questions to determine eligibility, as well as a 500-700 word essay, by January 25.
The King-Morgridge Scholarship application for Fall 2025 will open in WiSH by December 1.
King-Morgridge Scholarship Application Deadline: Extended to January 25, 2025
Scholarship decisions will be released on or before April 15.
Please visit the King-Morgridge Scholars Program website to learn more about current and past scholars, as well as program information and expectations.
Questions about the application process? Please email kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu.
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Español – Programa de Becarios King-Morgridge
Programa de Becarios King-Morgridge
Sobre el programa
El programa de becarios King-Morgridge es una oportunidad excepcional para jóvenes emprendedores, creativos y dedicados que se comprometan a aplicar sus talentos para aliviar la pobreza. Los Becarios King-Morgridge son seleccionados por su perseverancia, éxito académico y compromiso para abordar los problemas de la pobreza en sus propios países.
¿Qué incluye la beca?
Los Becarios King-Morgridge recibirán una beca de tiempo completo de cuatro años/ocho semestres para la Universidad de Wisconsin–Madison, que incluye matrícula y tarifas, alojamiento y comida en el campus, seguro médico, pasaje aéreo y un estipendio para gastos diversos. Este programa, que fue posible gracias a las generosas donaciones de las familias King y Morgridge, proporcionará hasta seis becas cada año.
¿De dónde son los Becarios King-Morgridge?
La beca está disponible para ciudadanos de países de África, América Latina, el Caribe y el sur y sudeste de Asia. Algunos países representados por estudiantes actuales incluyen Colombia, Etiopía, Ghana, Kenia, México, Ruanda, Sudáfrica, Tíbet/India y Zimbabwe.
Programa de Becarios King-Morgridge
¿Cómo es el proceso de solicitud?
Para ser considerados para el Programa de Becarios King-Morgridge, los candidatos deben enviar una solicitud de ingreso de estudiante de primer año a la Universidad de Wisconsin–Madison, así como la solicitud específica de la beca, que se encuentra en Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Se requieren ambas solicitudes y sus materiales de apoyo para una consideración completa.
Instrucciones de solicitud
1. Envíe la solicitud de ingreso de pregrado de UW–Madisonantes del 15 de enero.
2. Recibirá por correo electrónico su número de identificación del campus de UW–Madison. Lo necesitará para configurar su UW–Madison NetID.
3. Inicie sesión en el portal WiSH con su NetID y contraseña. Responderá una serie de preguntas de opción múltiple que crearán su lista de oportunidades.
King-Morgridge Fecha límite de solicitud de beca: 22 de enero
¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu.
Português – Programme de bourses King-Morgridge
Programme de bourses King-Morgridge
Sobre o programa
O Programa de Bolsistas King-Morgridge é uma oportunidade excepcional para jovens empreendedores, criativos e dedicados, comprometidos em aplicar seus talentos no combate à pobreza. Os bolsistas King-Morgridge são selecionados por seu empenho, sucesso acadêmico e compromisso em abordar questões relacionadas à pobreza em seus países.
O que está incluído na bolsa?
Os bolsistas King-Morgridge receberão uma bolsa de estudos de tempo integral de quatro anos/oito semestres da University of Wisconsin–Madison, que inclui mensalidades e taxas, alojamento e alimentação no campus, seguro saúde, passagem aérea e uma quantia para despesas diversas. Tornado possível por meio de doações generosas das famílias King e Morgridge, este programa financiado por doação oferecerá até seis bolsas de estudo por ano.
De onde são os bolsistas King-Morgridge?
A bolsa está disponível para cidadãos de países da África, América Latina, Sul e Sudeste Asiáticos e Caribe. Alguns países representados pelos estudantes atuais incluem Colômbia, Etiópia, Gana, Quênia, México, Ruanda, África do Sul, Tibete/Índia e Zimbábue.
Como é o processo de inscrição?
Para serem considerados para o Programa de Bolsistas King-Morgridge, os candidatos devem enviar uma inscrição de calouro de graduação para a University of Wisconsin–Madison, bem como a inscrição específica para a bolsa, que se encontra na página do Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Tanto as inscrições quanto os materiais de apoio são necessários para consideração plena.
Instruções da inscrição
1. Envie a inscrição de graduação para a UW–Madison até o dia 15 de janeiro.
2. Seu número de identificação do campus da UW–Madison será enviado a você por e-mail. Você precisará dele para configurar sua UW–Madison NetID.
3. Faça login no portal WiSH usando sua NetID e senha. Você responderá a uma série de perguntas de múltipla escolha que criará sua lista de oportunidades.
Prazo para inscrição na bolsa de estudos King-Morgridge: 22 de janeiro
Perguntas? Envie um e-mail para kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu.
Français – Programme de bourses King-Morgridge
Programme de bourses King-Morgridge
À propos du programme
Le programme de bourses King-Morgridge est une opportunité exceptionnelle pour les jeunes adultes entreprenants, créatifs et dévoués qui souhaitent mettre leurs talents au service de la lutte contre la pauvreté. Les boursiers King-Morgridge sont sélectionnés pour leur dynamisme, leur réussite scolaire et leur engagement à s’attaquer aux problèmes de pauvreté dans leur propre pays.
Qu’est-ce qui est inclus dans la bourse ?
Les boursiers King-Morgridge recevront une bourse à temps plein de quatre ans / huit semestres à l’University of Wisconsin–Madison qui couvre les frais de scolarité, le logement et les repas sur le campus, l’assurance maladie, les billets d’avion et une allocation pour diverses dépenses. Rendu possible grâce aux généreux dons des familles King et Morgridge, ce programme de dotation permettra d’accorder jusqu’à six bourses d’études chaque année.
D’où viennent les boursiers King-Morgridge ?
La bourse est disponible pour les citoyens de pays d’Afrique, d’Amérique latine, d’Asie du Sud et du Sud-Est et des Caraïbes. Certains pays représentés par les étudiants actuels sont la Colombie, l’Éthiopie, le Ghana, le Kenya, le Mexique, le Rwanda, l’Afrique du Sud, le Tibet/l’Inde et le Zimbabwe.
Quelles sont les modalités pour l’obtenir ?
Pour être pris en considération dans le cadre du programme de bourses King-Morgridge, les candidats doivent soumettre une demande d’admission en première année de licence à l’University of Wisconsin–Madison, ainsi qu’une demande de bourse spécifique disponible sur le Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Les deux demandes et les documents à l’appui sont nécessaires pour un examen complet.
Instructions pour la demande
1. Soumettez la demande d’admission à l’UW–Madison avant le 15 janvier.
2. Votre identifiant du campus à l’UW–Madison vous sera envoyé par e-mail. Vous en aurez besoin pour configurer votre NetID UW–Madison.
3. Connectez-vous au WiSH à l’aide de votre NetID et de votre mot de passe. Vous devrez répondre à une série de questions à choix multiples, ce qui vous permettra de créer votre liste d’opportunités.
Date limite de dépôt des demandes de bourses d’études King-Morgridge: 22 janvier
Des questions ? Veuillez envoyer un courriel à kmscholars@admissions.wisc.edu.
Western Union Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through the generous support of Western Union. Recipients of this scholarship will receive a one-time $1,000 award. Qualified applicants will be first-year international student from underrepresented countries in our current international student body.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Require an F-1 or J-1 visa to study at the university
- Be a citizen of an underrepresented country
- Seeking first undergraduate degree, applying as a first-year
- Admitted for Fall term
This scholarship will be awarded to one international student per year. There is no separate scholarship application. Nominated students will be selected based on the content of their admissions application and contacted through email. The recipient will be selected at random.
International Students Applying to UW–Madison
Learn more about English Language Proficiency requirements, country specific materials requirements, and more information about applying to UW–Madison as an international student.