Tommy G. Thompson Leadership and Civic Engagement Scholarship

Academic Overview & Description

Statewide endowed scholarship honoring undergraduate students demonstrating outstanding civic leadership, public service, and academic integrity.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Full $2,500 annual scholarship plus participation in the Thompson Center leadership symposium

Tuition Rate

$5,461/year (Net cost reduced to $2,961)

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ cumulative GPA at any UW branch campus

English Language

Satisfied via enrollment

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Essay on bipartisan civic leadership, resume, academic transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation (one civic leader, one faculty)

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Wisconsin Colleges's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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