Study Abroad Scholarships

    UW Food Systems and the Environment in Northern Japan

    CALS students are encouraged to apply for scholarships as a way to help fund their participation in a study abroad program. Thanks to generous donations from CALS faculty and alumni, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is able to award over $50,000 annually to CALS students through CALS Study Abroad Scholarships.

    CALS Study Abroad Scholarships

    Eligibility Requirements:

    The following requirements must be met:

    • Must be a degree-seeking student in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW-Madison
    • Must be actively applying to study abroad on a CALS, Wisconsin School of Business, College of Engineering, or International Academic Programs (IAP) experience

    Application Timeline:

    There are two application cycles for CALS Study Abroad Scholarships:

    1. Application for summer and fall programs opens mid-December with a deadline in late-February
    2. Application for winter, spring, spring break, and calendar year programs opens early-September with a deadline in mid-September

    Scholarship Funds:
    CALS Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded based on the length of the study abroad program. Students must apply through International Academic Programs (IAP) through the Study Abroad Scholars application:

    • Winter Intersession/Spring Break/Summer 3 weeks or less: $1,500
    • Summer more than 3 weeks: $2,000
    • Semester: $2,500
    • Academic Year: $4,000

    Additional Study Abroad Scholarships and Funding Resources
    CALS students are eligible for additional internal and external scholarships to support their participation on a study abroad program. For additional scholarships and resources on funding a study abroad experience, visit the UW Study Abroad website.

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