Don't count on ANY merit aid....

Madison85
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:50:34 +0000

[Scholarships@UW-Madison - Scholarship List](Our Opportunities - Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH))

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College of Letters and Science
We are currently finishing up the review process for the 2011 Incoming Freshman Application and our scholarships officer plans on making offers via phone sometime in mid-April. We are aware of the deadline most institutions impose for acceptance (May 1st) and plan on notifying all applicants of their outcome before that date.

The College of Letters and Science uses one application to be considered for all eligible scholarships. Beginning December 1st go to MyUW and click on the Financial Tab on the top of the page. Proceed to Scholarships@UW-Madison. You must be an applicant to apply for scholarships.

Students receiving scholarships should demonstrate strength in at least two of the following areas: academic achievement, force of character, creative accomplishment, leadership, community service, financial need, and diversity. For more detail about these values go to: [Scholarships | Student Academic Affairs](http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/scholarships/criteria.html).

The scholarship application contains four sections: a demographic section, a recommendation section, an activities and accomplishments section, and an essay questions section.

Important Information
•Do not wait to hear from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in regard to your acceptance to UW-Madison to apply for Letters and Science scholarships. Your admission will be verified prior to making an offer.
•To be considered for scholarships with a financial need component you must have a FAFSA filed. Please review the following site: Office of Student Financial Aid – UW–Madison;
• The FAFSA information is reviewed in mid to late March.
•Scholarship payments are contingent upon continued enrollment and good academic standing in the College of Letters and Science.
•All payments are deposited into the student account at the Bursars office in the fall of 2010. Scholarships of $3,000 or more are split into two payments distributed each Fall and Spring semester during the student academic career.
• Most scholarships available are for Wisconsin residents only. •Scholarships available fluctuate over time. The number of scholarships and amounts available can change without notice. This year approximately 30 scholarships will be available for incoming freshmen.
•Last year more than 1,200 applications were received for 45 available scholarships.
• Please note you cannot complete the application at the last minute.
Please email scholarships@lssaa.wisc.edu with your questions or call (608) 262-4852. For more specific information and instruction about applying for Letters & Science scholarships please read through the web pages on the link provided below.