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.
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Application Procedure
We strongly encourage interested applicants to carefully read through the WISc Program Overview and FAQ pages before submitting an application.
- TO APPLY: All application materials, including a completed application form and essay, are to be completed and submitted through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub. You must have a valid UW-Madison NetID in order to apply.
- PLEASE NOTE: WISc is an on-going enrichment program that admitted students commit to participating in throughout their undergraduate careers. It is not a one-time scholarship. Students may only apply for admission to the WISc Program before the start of their freshman year.
Selection Criteria
- Prospective freshman students who are curious about the world around them, who are committed to increasing the depth and breadth of their understanding, and who would like to benefit from a close-knit campus community experience.
- Recommended Language preparation: Applicants should also possess a minimum of 3 years of language study or demonstrated proficiency in at least one language beyond English.
- Additional elements considered in the selection process:
- Demonstrated international interest: this might include participation or leadership in an internationally focused club or activity, elective coursework with an international focus, or participation in a gap year or study abroad program.
- Background and experience: examples include diversity of work and life experiences, education, disciplinary interests, accomplishments, or social and academic activities.
- Language interest: commitment to learning one or more world languages.
- Leadership potential: examples include participation in student government, team captain or club organizer, organizer in a service learning project, or major role in neighborhood or family.