The Bascom Hill Society Scholarship

Application deadline: Late March, 2008

Purpose: The Bascom Hill Society, the major donor honor organization of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, offers a full scholarship to one junior or senior student who has a solid academic record, has demonstrated leadership capability and has made an outstanding volunteer contribution to the University of Wisconsin and/or his or her community.

Award: The scholarship covers full tuition (in- or out-of-state), fees, books, and room and board for one year of undergraduate study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. One scholarship is awarded per year.

Eligibility

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Sophomore or junior status at the time of application
  • Unmet financial need* of at least $1,000 for Wisconsin or Minnesota residents, or at least $5,000 for out-of-state residents

* To determine your eligibility, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Office of Student Financial Services

Selection Criteria: A selection committee will review all proposals.

  • Outstanding record of campus or community service
  • Demonstrated leadership capacity
  • Academic ability and achievement

Application Process and conditions of award: A selection committee comprised of representatives from the UW Foundation and UW–Madison faculty and staff will review applications. Results will be announced in May 2008.  The scholarship recipient is expected to attend the Bascom Hill Society Fall Event in October 2008, and the award recipient’s name and credentials may be used in UW Foundation and University materials.

Application: Please submit 5 (five) copies of the following:

  • Application form (please download and complete using a computer)
  • Official transcript from each university attended. We will accept a “campus only” UW–Madison transcript, which is free of cost at the Registrar’s office, 21 N. Park Street, (608) 262-3811.
  • Two letters of recommendation (please download recommendation forms and give them to your recommenders). One letter must be from a University faculty or staff member or a community leader that has first-hand knowledge of your volunteer and leadership activities. Recommenders should submit their letters directly to the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office.
  • Current Financial Aid Award Summary, print out from MyUW (only one copy needed)

Send applications to: Bascom Hill Society Scholarship Committee, Undergraduate Academic Awards Office, 271 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706.

Contact person: Julie Stubbs, 265-2428, awards@provost.wisc.edu

Resources