Scholarships and Grants
Students can fund their undergraduate education both through federal and state funding (grants and financial aid) and through awarded scholarships. If you are seeking options for graduate funding, see the link to the right.
To apply for UW–Madison and School of Education scholarships, visit the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) and fill out an application. Based on your areas of interest, you will be directed to appropriate scholarships for which you are eligible. The general timeline for applying for undergraduate and departmental scholarships is February 1–March 31.
School of Education Scholarships
The generosity of alumni and friends has enabled the School of Education to distribute approximately $1.9 million in scholarships and awards to deserving undergraduate and graduate students.
Teacher Pledge Program
In order to provide schoolchildren with the best possible education, the School of Education is dedicated to strengthening and diversifying Wisconsin’s teacher workforce. To accomplish this goal, we are pledging to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition and fees, testing, and licensing costs for all of our teacher education students who commit to working at a Wisconsin pre-k to 12th-grade school for three to four years after graduation.
TEACH Grants
Federal TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grants are available to teacher education students who are admitted formally to a “high-need” teacher education program and who meet specific academic requirements. You can learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process for TEACH Grants through the links below.
Other Student Financial Support
UW–Madison provides additional short-term financial support for students with unexpected need. A Student Assistance Crisis Loan and The Open Seat food pantry can be valuable resources.