This scholarship is intended to encourage students who pursue LGBTQ+ Studies. It is generously provided by David A Kaplan and Glenn A Ostergaard, the Brautigam/Kaplan Foundation.
Applications due: Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 11:59 pm.
Eligibility:
- A UW-Madison undergraduate and
- Declared in the LGBTQ+ Studies certificate program.
Application: Please submit application materials via the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).
The application should include the following:
- An essay of up to 600 words in which you address (a) what drew you to the LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate, (b) a class or experience within the certificate that has been particularly meaningful, and (c) how you see yourself applying what you are learning from your LGBTQ+ Studies courses. Include in the document your expected graduation date.
- A resumé
- Complete transcript from UW-Madison (unofficial transcripts accepted)
Award: The scholarship will provide $1,500.
Contact: Please contact the Director, Dr. Christine Garlough, clgarlough@wisc.edu, with any questions.
AWARD RECIPIENTS:
2024 – Martino Mangano; Rowan Steffens
2023 – Forrest Jansen
2022 – Macy Booth; Anthony Cattani; Royalty Higgins; Natalia Iding; Magen Polzin
2021 – Anthony Cattani; Alanna Goldstein; Adrian Lampron; Justin Myrah; M.Rose Sweetnam