<p>UW-Madison awards the $400 William Vilas scholarship automatically based on GPA. About 150 incoming freshmen get this each year (no application needed).</p>
<p>Other scholarships for Wisconsin residents (not awarded directly by UW-Madison):</p>
<p>The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship is $2,250/year for 4 years and is paid 1/2 by the Wisconsin institution and 1/2 by the Dept of Public Instruction. The number awarded per Wisconsin high school depends on the number of students in the school. Student need not be the val (or sal, etc) because if the val (or sal, etc) attend out of state colleges, their alternates can be awarded the scholarship. The school’s GC must submit the names of students and alternates soon (I think by Feb 15th). Must be planning to attend college in Wisconsin and be a graduate of a Wisconsin high school.</p>
<p>The Wisconsin Covenant Scholars program (inaugeral class) awards will go to current high school seniors toward attending a Wisconsin college next fall, provided they registered for this program in 8th grade and complete the confirmation process by April 1st. The amount will range from $250/year to $1,500/year and depends on the FAFSA EFC. Awarded for 4 years.</p>
<p>The Wisconsin State Scholars/Robert Byrd scholarship is $1,500/year for 4 years. Up to the top 3 students (depending on size of high school) per Wisconsin high school will be submitted for consideration. Scholarship can be used out of state.</p>