2023 Wisconsin Women in Government Scholarship

The Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) Undergraduate Scholarship program is designed to provide financial
support for female-identifying students who wish to pursue careers in public service, public administration, or
governmental affairs. The scholarship is available to current college or university students who likely would have difficulty
continuing their education without financial assistance. The purpose of the program is to make post-secondary education
more accessible to individuals who identify as female by relieving some of the financial burden.
Note that students from a wide variety of majors are encouraged to apply, including, but not limited to political science,
government, legal studies, criminal justice, public safety, etc. The key is that a student must demonstrate a commitment
to a career in public service, public administration, or governmental affairs.
The WWIG Undergraduate Scholarship program is funded through an annual fundraising gala in Madison, Wisconsin.

Applicants must:
● Be a resident of Wisconsin who identifies as female;
● Have a financial need as determined by the receiving school based on applicant’s eligibility for Higher Educational
Aids Board (HEAB) eligible grants such as the Federal Pell Grant Program, Wisconsin Grant (WG), or Talent
Incentive Program (TIP);
● Be enrolled, at the time of the application, as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at any of the eligible
institutions; and
● Plan to be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at any of the above institutions for the fall
semester.
Scholarships are available for current college or university students who will be enrolled during the 2023 Fall Semester.
Students who will receive their degree prior to September 1, 2023 are not eligible for this scholarship. Students in the
process of transferring should apply through the institution where they will be enrolled for the fall semester.

Students must:
● Have a C grade point average or better, and maintain at least a C average throughout the academic year during
which receiving the scholarship;
● Demonstrate leadership potential, initiative, and excellent communication skills; and
● Have an interest in public service, government, and/or the political process.

Applicants must submit the following items as a single PDF:
● A completed application form including answers to all questions;
● A copy of their current transcript (this need not be a certified copy);
● A letter from the financial aid office at their school confirming their eligibility for financial aid as defined in the
“Eligibility” section; and
● Two (2) letters of recommendation (along with the completed recommendation form for each) from people who
are familiar with the applicant and their skills, personality, work habits, etc. Recommendations must come from:
● a teacher, a school counselor or advisor; or
● an employee or individual with whom they have worked in a business, community, or charitable effort.

UW System applicants should submit completed scholarship applications directly to WWIG via email at
wwigquestions@gmail.com.