Wisconsin International Scholars Program

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Three photos next to each other. 1) Two WIScholars holding up the Wisconsin "W" in graduation garb and regalia. 2) WIScholar next to the Eiffel Tower 3) WIScholar doing a handstand on a rocky trail near a mountain and forest.
Two photos next to each other. 1) Three WIScholars posing in front of a building on a snowy day. 2) A WIScholar near a lake and mountain.
Two photos next to each other. 1) A WIScholar posing next to a harbor with a city skyline and mountains in the background. 2) A group of WIScholars at a retreat event, sitting around a table.

The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program fosters a community of intellectually curious students who are invested in exploring significant global issues, ideas, and experiences throughout their undergraduate career, creating a foundation for global engagement and cultural understanding that will enable them to be catalysts for positive change in the world.

We do this through:

  • Cultivating a small group experience for students with peers who share interests in global issues, languages, and cultures.
  • Monthly events and meals that provide opportunities to discuss global issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
  • A cluster of courses including a one-credit, discussion-based seminar with the first-year cohort.
  • Mentorship by faculty and staff to support students as they build a global component into their education
  • Study abroad grants that may be used toward participation in any approved, credit-bearing, study abroad program listed on the UW–Madison Study Abroad website.

Program Application Updates

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year cycle have now closed. All applicants will be notified regarding decisions in early April 2026.

The application window for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in November 2026.

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