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A chance for students to learn from some of the world’s most notable scholars is an opportunity that should be available to all. Wisconsin consistently ranks among the top three university recipients of federal research funding.

A chance for students to learn from some of the world’s most notable scholars is an opportunity that should be available to all. Wisconsin consistently ranks among the top three university recipients of federal research funding.

Great People Scholarship

Every gift makes a difference.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Every student makes a difference.
Your gift to the Great People Scholarship Campaign is the difference.

The Great People Scholarship supports the upcoming artists, scholars, educators and scientists who will lead our economy with new ideas and technology. The campaign features a unique University of Wisconsin Foundation match for contributions to student scholarships, including a dollar for dollar match for gifts that will be granted to talented students campus-wide.

The Great People Scholarship is your opportunity to invest in quality and excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison today – and to double the impact of your gift for generations to come.