International Scholarships at UW‑Madison: Eligibility, Funding, and Deadlines

Overview The University of Wisconsin‑Madison offers several scholarship options for international students. Some awards are automatic, while others require a separate application through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). International students on F‑1 or J‑1 visas are not eligible for U.S. federal or Wisconsin state aid. King‑Morgridge Scholars Program • Four‑year, full‑tuition scholarship for first‑year undergraduate students. • Covers tuition, fees, room & board, health insurance, airfare, and a stipend. • Awarded to students from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia who demonstrate financial need, community leadership, and a commitment to poverty alleviation. • Only applicants admitted via Early Action (deadline November 1) and who submit a separate scholarship application by November 15 are considered. • Six scholars are selected each year. • Decision released by end of March. Western Union Scholarship • One‑time $1,000 award. • Targeted at first‑year international students from underrepresented countries in the current student body. • No separate application; selection is random among qualified applicants identified from the admissions application. • Requires F‑1 or J‑1 visa, citizenship of an underrepresented country, and admission for a fall term. Application Process 1. Submit the UW‑Madison undergraduate application via Early Action (deadline November 1). 2. Set up a NetID after admission confirmation. 3. Log into WiSH, answer multiple‑choice questions, and select the scholarship opportunity. 4. Complete the scholarship application (King‑Morgridge) by November 15. 5. For the Western Union award, no additional steps are required. Funding and Eligibility • King‑Morgridge: full tuition, fees, room & board, health insurance, airfare, stipend. • Western Union: $1,000 one‑time award. • Eligibility for King‑Morgridge also includes a high school diploma or equivalent earned on or after November 1, 2023, or completion before August 1, 2027. • Transfer, graduate, or current UW‑Madison students are ineligible for King‑Morgridge. Deadlines • Early Action application: November 1. • King‑Morgridge scholarship application: November 15. • Scholarship decisions: end of March. Unknowns and Source Limitations • The source lists only two scholarships; other international awards may exist but are not mentioned. • Details about the selection criteria for the Western Union award beyond “random” selection are not provided. • No information on application fees, required documents beyond the WiSH portal, or post‑award obligations. • The source is a single institutional webpage; external verification of the information is not included. For further details, applicants should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid or the King‑Morgridge scholarship email address provided in the source. Source: https://admissions.wisc.edu/international-scholarships/ Checked: 2026-10-10T09:10:13.068908+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.