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King-Morgridge Scholars Program 2027 – Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026 (13 days left)
Study level
Undergraduate
Funding
Fully funded – four years / eight semesters
Field
Bachelor's degree – no specific field restriction stated on the official scholarship page
Official source: admissions.wisc.edu
King-Morgridge Scholars Program 2027 – Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship in the USA
The University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States is inviting applications for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program for the Fall 2027 academic intake.
This prestigious scholarship supports talented international students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, leadership, community involvement and a commitment to addressing poverty and promoting sustainable community development.
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for four years of undergraduate study. Rwanda is explicitly included among the eligible countries.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship name: King-Morgridge Scholars Program
Host institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Study destination: United States of America
Study level: Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree)
Academic intake: Fall 2027
Scholarship duration: Four years (eight semesters)
Number of selected scholars: Six students annually
Funding type: Fully funded
Scholarship application deadline: 15 November 2026
University Early Action admission deadline: 1 November 2026
Admission materials deadline: 9 November 2026
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Successful scholars receive financial support for eight semesters of undergraduate study, including:
Full tuition and university fees.
Accommodation (room).
Meals (board).
Health insurance.
Airfare.
A stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
The scholarship is supported through contributions from the King and Morgridge families.
Eligible Countries
The program considers applicants with qualifying secondary-school credentials from eligible institutions in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Rwanda is explicitly included in the official African eligibility list.
Other eligible African countries include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and other countries listed on the university's official scholarship page.
Important: The university's eligibility wording concerns the country of the secondary-school institution and the qualifying diploma. Applicants should check the complete official criteria rather than assume that nationality alone guarantees eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be an incoming first-year undergraduate student seeking a bachelor's degree.
Have no previous tertiary education at another institution.
Apply for admission to UW–Madison through the Fall Early Action process.
Receive an admission decision during the Early Action review period.
Demonstrate a high level of financial need.
Show commitment to poverty alleviation and community development.
Plan to return to their home country or region after graduation.
Have received a high-school diploma or equivalent on or after 1 November 2023, or be in the final year of secondary education with expected completion before 1 August 2027.
Hold a qualifying high-school diploma from an eligible institution in one of the designated regions.
Transfer students, graduate students, current UW–Madison students and students who have already completed a post-secondary degree are not eligible.
Academic and Leadership Expectations
The scholarship uses a holistic selection process. The university considers:
Academic achievement and potential.
School and community involvement.
Leadership experience.
Essays and personal motivation.
Commitment to poverty alleviation.
Interest in community development.
The connection between degree interests and future professional goals.
First-generation university status.
Only six students are selected annually, making this a highly competitive opportunity.
Application Process
There are two required application stages.
Stage 1: Apply for admission to UW–Madison
Visit the official UW–Madison admissions website.
Apply as a first-year undergraduate student.
Select the Fall 2027 Early Action application option.
Submit the university application by 1 November 2026.
Submit the required admission materials by 9 November 2026.
Receive your UW–Madison Campus ID and set up your NetID.
Stage 2: Apply for the King-Morgridge Scholarship
Access the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).
Sign in using your UW–Madison NetID.
Complete the General Application.
Find and select the King-Morgridge Scholars Program opportunity.
Answer the eligibility and financial-need questions.
Complete the required short-answer questions.
Write and submit the required 500–700-word essay.
Submit the scholarship application before 15 November 2026.
Both applications are required for full consideration.
Required Application Information
The official scholarship application includes questions concerning:
Country of secondary-school graduation.
High-school graduation date.
Previous university-level coursework.
Plans to return to your home country after graduation.
Family financial circumstances and ability to contribute to education costs.
Parents' university education.
Family and sibling education information.
Your country's poverty, economic or community development challenges.
How a UW–Madison education will help you address those challenges.
Applicants should also prepare the documents and materials required by the university's undergraduate admission application.
The official scholarship page does not provide a separate exhaustive list of all supporting documents, so consult the university's admission requirements.
Important AI and Essay Policy
The university specifically expects applicants to submit work reflecting their own thinking and personal experiences.
The official scholarship application warns against using AI or another person to substantially create, draft, translate or rewrite scholarship essays.
Applicants should write their essays independently and in their own voice. The university permits limited assistance such as brainstorming or feedback on readability, spelling and grammar.
Important Deadlines
1 November 2026: Fall Early Action university application deadline.
9 November 2026: University admission materials deadline.
15 November 2026: King-Morgridge scholarship application deadline.
End of March 2027: Expected scholarship decision release.
The university does not accept late scholarship applications or provide deadline extensions.
Official Application Links
University admission: https://admissions.wisc.edu/
Scholarship information: https://admissions.wisc.edu/international-scholarships/
Direct scholarship application listing: https://wisc.academicworks.com/opportunities/106724
University application deadlines: https://admissions.wisc.edu/deadlines/
Final Advice for Applicants
This is a highly competitive scholarship, and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
Applicants should prioritize the university's Early Action admission deadline, demonstrate genuine leadership and community involvement, explain their financial circumstances honestly and develop a clear vision for contributing to poverty alleviation and community development after graduation.
Always consult the official university website for the latest application requirements and announcements.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States is inviting applications for the King-Morgridge Scholars Program for the Fall 2027 academic intake.
This prestigious scholarship supports talented international students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, leadership, community involvement and a commitment to addressing poverty and promoting sustainable community development.
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for four years of undergraduate study. Rwanda is explicitly included among the eligible countries.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship name: King-Morgridge Scholars Program
Host institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Study destination: United States of America
Study level: Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree)
Academic intake: Fall 2027
Scholarship duration: Four years (eight semesters)
Number of selected scholars: Six students annually
Funding type: Fully funded
Scholarship application deadline: 15 November 2026
University Early Action admission deadline: 1 November 2026
Admission materials deadline: 9 November 2026
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Successful scholars receive financial support for eight semesters of undergraduate study, including:
Full tuition and university fees.
Accommodation (room).
Meals (board).
Health insurance.
Airfare.
A stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
The scholarship is supported through contributions from the King and Morgridge families.
Eligible Countries
The program considers applicants with qualifying secondary-school credentials from eligible institutions in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Rwanda is explicitly included in the official African eligibility list.
Other eligible African countries include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and other countries listed on the university's official scholarship page.
Important: The university's eligibility wording concerns the country of the secondary-school institution and the qualifying diploma. Applicants should check the complete official criteria rather than assume that nationality alone guarantees eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be an incoming first-year undergraduate student seeking a bachelor's degree.
Have no previous tertiary education at another institution.
Apply for admission to UW–Madison through the Fall Early Action process.
Receive an admission decision during the Early Action review period.
Demonstrate a high level of financial need.
Show commitment to poverty alleviation and community development.
Plan to return to their home country or region after graduation.
Have received a high-school diploma or equivalent on or after 1 November 2023, or be in the final year of secondary education with expected completion before 1 August 2027.
Hold a qualifying high-school diploma from an eligible institution in one of the designated regions.
Transfer students, graduate students, current UW–Madison students and students who have already completed a post-secondary degree are not eligible.
Academic and Leadership Expectations
The scholarship uses a holistic selection process. The university considers:
Academic achievement and potential.
School and community involvement.
Leadership experience.
Essays and personal motivation.
Commitment to poverty alleviation.
Interest in community development.
The connection between degree interests and future professional goals.
First-generation university status.
Only six students are selected annually, making this a highly competitive opportunity.
Application Process
There are two required application stages.
Stage 1: Apply for admission to UW–Madison
Visit the official UW–Madison admissions website.
Apply as a first-year undergraduate student.
Select the Fall 2027 Early Action application option.
Submit the university application by 1 November 2026.
Submit the required admission materials by 9 November 2026.
Receive your UW–Madison Campus ID and set up your NetID.
Stage 2: Apply for the King-Morgridge Scholarship
Access the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).
Sign in using your UW–Madison NetID.
Complete the General Application.
Find and select the King-Morgridge Scholars Program opportunity.
Answer the eligibility and financial-need questions.
Complete the required short-answer questions.
Write and submit the required 500–700-word essay.
Submit the scholarship application before 15 November 2026.
Both applications are required for full consideration.
Required Application Information
The official scholarship application includes questions concerning:
Country of secondary-school graduation.
High-school graduation date.
Previous university-level coursework.
Plans to return to your home country after graduation.
Family financial circumstances and ability to contribute to education costs.
Parents' university education.
Family and sibling education information.
Your country's poverty, economic or community development challenges.
How a UW–Madison education will help you address those challenges.
Applicants should also prepare the documents and materials required by the university's undergraduate admission application.
The official scholarship page does not provide a separate exhaustive list of all supporting documents, so consult the university's admission requirements.
Important AI and Essay Policy
The university specifically expects applicants to submit work reflecting their own thinking and personal experiences.
The official scholarship application warns against using AI or another person to substantially create, draft, translate or rewrite scholarship essays.
Applicants should write their essays independently and in their own voice. The university permits limited assistance such as brainstorming or feedback on readability, spelling and grammar.
Important Deadlines
1 November 2026: Fall Early Action university application deadline.
9 November 2026: University admission materials deadline.
15 November 2026: King-Morgridge scholarship application deadline.
End of March 2027: Expected scholarship decision release.
The university does not accept late scholarship applications or provide deadline extensions.
Official Application Links
University admission: https://admissions.wisc.edu/
Scholarship information: https://admissions.wisc.edu/international-scholarships/
Direct scholarship application listing: https://wisc.academicworks.com/opportunities/106724
University application deadlines: https://admissions.wisc.edu/deadlines/
Final Advice for Applicants
This is a highly competitive scholarship, and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
Applicants should prioritize the university's Early Action admission deadline, demonstrate genuine leadership and community involvement, explain their financial circumstances honestly and develop a clear vision for contributing to poverty alleviation and community development after graduation.
Always consult the official university website for the latest application requirements and announcements.
Eligible countries: Rwanda and applicants from other eligible countries, subject to the university's secondary-school eligibility criteria
Incoming first-year bachelor's degree student.
No previous tertiary education at another institution.
Qualifying secondary-school diploma from an eligible country and institution.
High financial need.
Strong academic achievement.
Leadership and community involvement.
Commitment to poverty alleviation and community development.
Intention to return to the home country or region after graduation.
Must apply through Early Action and receive an admission decision during that review period.
No previous tertiary education at another institution.
Qualifying secondary-school diploma from an eligible country and institution.
High financial need.
Strong academic achievement.
Leadership and community involvement.
Commitment to poverty alleviation and community development.
Intention to return to the home country or region after graduation.
Must apply through Early Action and receive an admission decision during that review period.
Tuition and fees, room and board, health insurance, airfare and miscellaneous expenses stipend
Applicants must complete the UW–Madison undergraduate admission application and submit all required admission materials. The separate scholarship application requires eligibility questions, financial information, short-answer responses and a 500–700-word essay. Consult the official university admission requirements for the complete supporting-document list.
Applicants must first apply for Fall 2027 undergraduate admission to UW–Madison through Early Action by November 1, 2026. Required admission materials must arrive by November 9, 2026. After applying, candidates should activate their UW–Madison NetID, access the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH), complete the General Application and select the King-Morgridge Scholars Program. Complete the scholarship eligibility questions and the required 500–700-word essay before November 15, 2026. Both applications are mandatory. Late scholarship applications are not accepted. Open official application page
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