Scholarships

The Strategic Targeted Achievement Recognition (STAR) Scholarship Program provides undergraduate students directly admitted to the College of Engineering with a renewable scholarship for up to eight semesters, with award amounts varying from $1,000 to $13,500 on an annual basis. In addition to the financial award, students will be offered access to research opportunities, connections to civic engagement opportunities, team building, opportunities for leadership and professional development, along with a peer support network of exceptionally motivated students. Approximately 50 incoming students are selected for a STAR Scholarship for each fall.

To be considered for the STAR Scholars Program, you must complete a UW-Madison admissions application. Selection is based on students’ UW admissions application materials; no additional application is required. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to UW-Madison no later than the UW-Madison priority deadline of December 1, 2021, but it is not required. Evaluation criteria include academic merit, extracurricular activities, essay responses, and letters of recommendation.

STAR Scholarship notifications will be communicated to admitted students by no later than early-March, for Early Action applicants or April 30, for Regular Decision applicants.

The Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity (LEED) Scholars Program provides undergraduate students directly admitted to the College of Engineering with an annually-renewable financial scholarship through graduation, as well as social and academic support through the Diversity Affairs Office. Approximately 40 incoming students are selected for a LEED Scholarship each Fall. Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to full Wisconsin Resident tuition coverage (per academic year). To learn more about the LEED Scholars Program, visit our website.

To be considered for the LEED Scholars Program, you must 1) complete a UW-Madison admissions application and 2) submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to UW-Madison. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their FAFSA no later than the UW-Madison priority deadline of December 1, 2021. For more information on the FAFSA submission process and deadlines, refer to: Office of Student Financial Aid website.

Selection is based on students’ UW admissions application materials. Incoming engineering undergraduate students who identify as one or more of the following will be automatically considered for a LEED Scholarship: low income, or underrepresented in engineering by gender, race, ethnicity, or first generation college students. Evaluation criteria include academic merit, extracurricular activities, essay responses, and letters of recommendation. No additional application is required in order to be considered for a LEED Scholarship.

LEED Scholarship notifications will be communicated to admitted students by no later than early-March, for Early Action applicants or April 30, for Regular Decision applicants.

This is our most widely awarded scholarship to incoming students. Students may receive a one or two year award. Award amounts vary and can range from $1000 – $3000.

To be considered for the Engineering Freshman Award, you MUST complete a UW-Madison admissions application. Selection is based on students’ UW admissions application materials; no additional application is required. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to UW-Madison no later than the UW-Madison priority deadline of December 1, 2021, but it is not required.

Engineering Freshman Award notifications will be communicated to admitted students by no later than March 31 for Early Action applicants, or April 30 for Regular Decision applicants.

Students may receive a one to four year award from the department that corresponds to their major, as indicated by your first choice on your admissions application. Award amounts vary and can range from $1000 – $4000.

To be considered for a departmental scholarship, you must complete a UW-Madison admissions application. Selection is based on students’ UW admissions application materials; no additional application is required. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to UW-Madison no later than the UW-Madison priority deadline of December 1, 2021, but it is not required.

Departmental Scholarship notifications will be communicated to admitted students by no later than March 31 for Early Action applicants, or April 30 for Regular Decision applicants.