The Great People Scholarship supports the upcoming artists, scholars, educators and scientists who will lead our economy with new ideas and technology. The campaign features a unique University of Wisconsin Foundation match for contributions to student financial aid scholarships, including a dollar for dollar match for gifts that will be granted to talented students campus-wide.
The Great People Scholarship is your opportunity to invest in quality and excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison today – and to double the impact of your gift for generations to come.
How do I maximize the UW Foundation’s match?
When you make a gift to the Great People Scholarship, you will create real change in the lives of promising young people. Gifts can be matched by the University of Wisconsin Foundation – up to a total of $20 million. Gifts to Great People will be matched dollar for dollar.
This matching opportunity also applies to named endowment funds of $25,000 or more. Named endowments may be established by individuals and groups who give a total of $25,000 or more within three years. Join others to create a scholarship. Endowment-level gifts directed to a specific school or college also will be matched 50 cents to the dollar.
