| 55 | 56 | Arts & Humanities | 56 | Natural Sciences |
| 73 | Engineering & IT | 40 | Social Sciences | |
| World Rankings | 47 | Life Sciences & Biomedicine | ||
| 55= | 67 | Arts & Humanities | 39 | Natural Sciences |
| 56 | Engineering & IT | 37 | Social Sciences | |
| World Rankings | 45 | Life Sciences & Biomedicine | ||
| 79= | ||||
| World Rankings |
| Number of PhDs Awarded | 773 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
| Total Number of Applications | 25,487 | |
| Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses | ||
$2,250, renewable for up to 3 years if enrolled full-time and maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Wisconsin residents with the highest GPA in their high school class. Must enroll as a first-year student at a post-secondary institution (public or private) in Wisconsin.
Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=302&aid=306
Deadline
15th February 2010
Full-time juniors and seniors who show outstanding potential for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering. Student must (1) have at least a B average, (2) rank in the upper quarter of their class, (3) be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, and (4) be nominated by UWâMadison.
Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards, Julie Stubbs
Phone Number: 608-890â0370
Email: stubbs@wisc.edu
Website:www.act.org/goldwater
Specialisation
Mathematics, Science or Engineering
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=311
Deadline
1st November 2009
Full tuition and an annual book stipend of $800; renewable for up to four years pending satisfactory completion of eligibility criteria
Underrepresented students of color with outstanding academic achievement.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=294&aid=283
Deadline
1st February 2010
renewable if the student (1) maintains at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and (2) completes at least 12 credits per semester.
Children of Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) employees. Students are selected based on academic record, leadership and participation in extracurricular activities, and work experience. Financial need is not considered.
Office of Student Financial Services
Scholarship Section
Phone Number: 608/262â9996
Email: finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Contact MG&E at 608/252â7392 to request an application.
Specialisation
Any
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=313
Deadline
1st May 2009
Students who demonstrate a commitment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and who maintain outstanding  academic achievement. Financial need is considered.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=294&aid=286
Deadline
1st January 1970
Full-time juniors pursuing a bachelorâs degree. Student must (1) have at least a B average, (2) rank in the upper quarter of their class, (3) be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, and (4) be nominated by UWâMadison.
Specialisation
Any
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=315
Deadline
1st October 2009
College seniors or recent graduates who have been admitted to a full-time graduate degree program. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and be nominated by a faculty representative.
Specialisation
Any
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=316
Deadline
1st January 1970
Children of members of Wisconsin Teamsters Union Locals 43, 200, 344, 662, or 695 who are also affiliated with Teamsters Joint Council 39. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=317
Deadline
31st May 2009
Awarded to the winner of the JSEHS research competition, which is held each year at UWâMadison. Student must be admitted and enrolled at the university. Selection is made by the symposium committee.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=318
Deadline
30th November 2009
National Merit finalists who are Wisconsin residents and designate UWâMadison as their first-choice institution. Other finalists who notify the Office of Student Financial Services are eligible as funds permit.
Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section, 608/262â9996, finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&aid=247&catid=270
Deadline
1st January 1970
Underrepresented students of color who are residents of Wisconsin or Minnesota. Students must file the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=294&aid=288
Deadline
15th July 2009
Students must have a documented disability (physical, psychological, sensory, or learning) as verified by the McBurney Disability Resource Center. A complete application includes the McBurney Scholarship Application, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript.
McBurney Disability Resource Center
Phone Number: 608-263-2741 or TTY 608-263-6393
Website:www.mcburney.wisc.edu
Email:frontdesk@mcb.wisc.edu
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&aid=305&catid=300
Deadline
15th April 2009
The National Merit Corporation offers numerous scholarships in addition to this National Merit Scholarship sponsored by UWâMadison. To qualify for consideration, students must take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during the spring semester of their sophomore year or the fall semester of their  junior year. Contact your high school counselor for more information.
National Merit finalists who designate UWâMadison as their first-choice institution. Admission application materials will be reviewed during the selection process.
Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section
608/262â9996
finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&aid=248&catid=270
Deadline
1st March 2009
Single parents and adults who are enrolled in at least 9 credit hours and are in good academic standing. Students must (1) be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, (2) show proof of financial need, and (3) demonstrate probability for academic success.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=319
Deadline
1st March 2010
Candidates are nominated by their high school principals or  guidance counselors. Contact your high school for more information.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=302&aid=307
Deadline
1st January 1970
Graduates of public high schools within particular Wisconsin counties, excluding Dane. The awards are granted annually, county by county, in alphabetical order throughout the state. The recipients will be from Walworth County.
Candidates are nominated by their high school principals or  guidance counselors. Contact your high school for more information.
Specialisation
Any
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=302&aid=308
Deadline
1st January 1970
Financial aid applicants with limited awards from other sources.
Office of Student Financial Services
Scholarship Section
(608) 262-9996
finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Awarded automatically to selected admitted freshmen, no application is required.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&aid=252&catid=270
Deadline
1st January 2012
Students who demonstrate strong academic performance based on class rank and GPA.
Office of Student Financial Services
Scholarship Section
(608) 262-9996
finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Awarded automatically to selected admitted freshmen; no application is required.
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&aid=249&catid=270
Deadline
1st January 1970
Accepted audition for Wisconsin Singers (singers, dancers,stage technicians,instrumentalists,PR,Graphic Arts,Business Admin.)
Application URL
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&ptid=10&catid=304&aid=559
Deadline
1st January 1970