Rath Foundation Academic Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $30,000

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate
Activities
Leadership

About this scholarship

High-achieving undergraduate students at UW-Madison, including those in the College of Letters and Science and Wisconsin School of Business, may be considered for the Rath Foundation Academic Scholarship based on academic excellence, leadership, and community service.

This renewable merit award provides up to $30,000 over four years. Apply through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) general and college-specific scholarship applications.

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What else to submit

  • Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) general scholarship application
  • Applicable college-specific WiSH scholarship application
  • Awarded to incoming/entering freshmen at UW-Madison pursuing degrees in the College of Letters & Science
  • Selection based on highest academic achievement (high-achieving students)
  • No separate scholarship application: selection is made from the standard UW-Madison admissions submission (transcripts, test scores, admissions essays, and recommendations)
  • 4-year renewable award
  • Selection considers academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
  • The description says eligible students include College of Letters and Science and Wisconsin School of Business students, but does not clearly state that either unit is an exclusive requirement.