The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program fosters a community of intellectually curious students who are invested in exploring significant global issues, ideas, and experiences throughout their undergraduate career, creating a foundation for global engagement and cultural understanding that will enable them to be catalysts for positive change in the world.
We do this through:
- Cultivating a small group experience for students with peers who share interests in global issues, languages, and cultures.
- Monthly events and meals that provide opportunities to discuss global issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- A cluster of courses including a one-credit, discussion-based seminar with the first-year cohort.
- Mentorship by faculty and staff to support students as they build a global component into their education
- Study abroad grants that may be used toward participation in any approved, credit-bearing, study abroad program listed on the UW–Madison Study Abroad website.
Program Application Updates
The application deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year has now passed. Applicants should have receive notification of their application outcomes by email in April 2025. If applicants have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you!
Application Portal
Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)
Application Deadline
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- Rewiring Perspectives: Deborah Moreno ('26)’s Journey Through Singapore and Germany
- Celebrating the Spring 2025 Wisconsin International Scholar Graduates
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