Program Overview
Program Mission
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program is celebrating its 20th year as a high-impact, small-group, program committed to fostering global and cultural awareness for undergraduates from any major. The program introduces students to significant global issues, ideas, and experiences from their very first semester in Madison, creating a foundation for global engagement and understanding that will serve students not only during their time in Madison but throughout their lives and careers.
Program Highlights
- Small-group experience and connections with peers, faculty, and staff
- Opportunities to discuss global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective through regularly scheduled events and activities
- Faculty and staff advising
- Travel grants that may be applied toward participation in UW Study Abroad Programs
Program Application
Application Portal: Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)
Application Deadline: TBA
Connect with Admission Team: Contact Us
Alumni Spotlight
- From Player to Coach: WIScholar Graduate Ashley Cornwell ('23) Transitions to Coaching Roles in College and NFL Teams
- Dean Dvorak ('22) – WISc Graduate and GWS Alumni Spotlight
- Catching Up with Claire - WISc Alumna and Wolff Fellow Claire James ('22) Shares Her Experiences Abroad
- WISc Alumnus Daniel Ledin ('21) - A Wisconsin Scholar in Washington
- Jinan Sous (’21) Discusses WISc and Making Her Studies Global
- Alumna Alma Sida Ontiveros (’19) Shares Perspectives on WISc and Global Connections