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New Student Scholarship Application

Instructions

This online application is only for applicants to UW-Madison who plan to be enrolled in CALS for the 2008-09 academic year. There is a different process for Continuing Student applicants.

If you are an applicant to UW-Madison who plans to be enrolled in CALS, and you can't or don't wish to use this online application, you may use this form.

UW-Madison Campus ID

To complete this process, you must know your UW-Madison Campus ID. You received your Campus ID from the Office of Admissions when you applied for admission. If you don't know your Campus ID, please contact the Office of Admissions at (608) 262-3961.

By filling out this application, you are applying for scholarships described in "Scholarships in CALS, UW-Madison." You will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

The scholarship award process in CALS is separate from the financial aid application process administered by the UW-Madison Office of Student Financial Services. Awards from CALS are reported to the Office of Student Financial Services and must be included in any financial aid package offered by that office. We encourage you to visit the Office of Student Financial Services web site for information on the UW-Madison financial aid process.

The criteria for allocating scholarships in CALS vary depending on the award. Criteria for selection may include: academic achievement, personal qualifications, financial need, career interests, major or program interest. The Student Development Committee selects the scholarship and award recipients.

This scholarship application may NOT be submitted in advance of your application to UW-Madison, but may be submitted before you have received an admission decision. We encourage you to apply for admission to UW-Madison as early as possible. All awards from CALS are contingent on your acceptance to UW-Madison and enrollment in a CALS program in fall 2008.

To ensure consideration of your application, it must be received by January 15, 2008.
Applications received after January 15, 2008 wil be considered if there are unallocated scholarship funds remaining after the initial allocation process.

Students selected for College awards will receive their funds in two installments. One-half will be disbursed at the beginning of each semester in the 2008-2009 academic year.

You must complete this application in one session. Please read the entire application and gather all the information you need before you begin filling it out.

Your application has not been submitted until you check the "I certify..." statement and click the submit button at the bottom of this page. After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation page. Print the confirmation page for your records. You will need your confirmation number to communicate further with us regarding your application.

Close your browser when you are done to prevent others from seeing your information.

Questions? Problems? Contact us at undergrads@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003.

Demographic Information

Name:
First
Middle
Last
UW-Madison Campus ID: (number only)
Name of Parents or Guardians:
Father's Occupation:
Mother's Occupation:
City of Birth:
State of Birth: (WI, MN, IL, etc)
Your family's type of residence :
High School of Graduation:


Name and City

High School Recognition Information (freshman applicants only)

Counselor Name:
Counselor Phone:
Counselor Email:
Does your school have a Senior Recognition Program?      Date:  

Financial Information

All financial information is confidential. Some scholarships require evidence of financial need. If you choose not to complete this section of the application, you will not be considered for these awards.

I choose to provide this financial information:

Undergraduate Admissions provides information on the Estimated Cost of Attendance.

If you are financially independent, answer these questions based on your own income and situation. If you are not financially independent, answer these questions based on your parents' income and situation. To be considered self-supporting or financially independent, you must meet the following definition of self-supporting (parental income and assets will not be considered): (1) 24 years of age or older by 12-31-07; or (2) be an orphan or ward of the court; or (3) be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) be a graduate or professional student; or (5) be married; or (6) have legal dependents other than a spouse.

Are you financially independent?
Number of dependents: (number only)
Number of dependents in college excluding applicant: (number only)
Adjusted Gross Income** for previous year:
Planned student contribution for 2008-09: (number only)
Planned family contribution for 2008-09: (number only)
Explain any special circumstances including sources of income or hardship not reflected in your answers above:
** Adjusted Gross Income: IRS Form 1040 - line 35; Form 1040A - line 21; form 1040EZ - line4.

Accomplishments, Interests and Special Considerations


Intended Major: Select your first, second and third choice for major by placing the numbers 1, 2 and 3 in front of the majors you are considering.

Agricultural Business Management
Agricultural and Applied Economics
Agricultural Journalism
Agriscience Education
Agronomy
Animal Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Systems Engineering
Biology
Dairy Science
Dietetics
Entomology
Food Science
Forest Science
Genetics
Horticulture
Landscape Architecture
Microbiology
Nutritional Sciences
Plant Pathology
Poultry Science
Rural Sociology
Soil Science
Wildlife Ecology

Degree Track: CALS offers majors under several degree tracks. Indicate the track of most interest to you.

Agricultural Sciences (Business, Production Systems and Social Science options
International Agriculture and Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences (Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Biotechnology/Pre-professional programs in medicine and veterinary medicine
Professional (Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Agricultural Engineering, Dietetics, Landscape Architecture

Career Areas: Check all that interest you.

Farming or some form of production agriculture
Animal Sciences: Production/processing of beef
Animal Sciences: Production/processing of sheep
Animal Sciences: Production/processing of swine
Dairy Industry: Herd Management
Dairy Industry: Dairy Product Processing
Dairy Industry: Promotion and Advertising
Human Medicine
Veterinary Medicine: Small Animals
Veterinary Medicine: Large Animals
Natural Resource Management/Conservation
Cranberry Industry

Special Considerations: Check all that apply to you.

I live on a family farm.
Gross Farm Income
(before any expenses):		 (number only)
Gross Non-Farm Income: (number only)
For year:
I am a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.
I am a member of the Association of Women in Agriculture.
I plan to live in Babcock House.
I am, or my family is, a member of the Wisconsin Soybean Association.
WSA Member Name:
I took a course in Agricultural Education while in high school.
I am or was a 4-H member.
Years as 4-H Member: (number only)
Years as 4-H Leader: (number only)

Career Plans: State your career objective in one sentence (note specific occupations if possible).


Experiences since high school (transfer applicants only)

Complete the following sentences regarding your significant experiences since high school.







Internships: In one sentence, describe your intern experiences (if any), and what you did.


Extra Curricular, Volunteer, Leadership and Community Activities

Use the grid below to list your participation in extra curricular school activities and non-school activities (such as a part-time job or religious activity). Indicate the number of years that you have been involved in the activity. Examples are given on the first four lines.

TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTER POST-HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ONLY

Activity or Leadership Position School
Activity		 Leadership Title # Years
Participated
Example: Church Youth Group 3
Example: Soccer Team Captain 4
Example: Biology Club 2
Example: Part-time job at local restaurant 1

 

I certify that the information given in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Your application has not been submitted until you check the "I certify..." statement above and click the submit button.

After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation page. Print the confirmation page for your records. You will need your confirmation number to communicate further with us regarding your application.

Questions? Problems? Didn't get a confirmation page? Contact us at undergrads@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003.