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UW Madison Diverse Perspectives Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Oct 31, 2022
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Race:
BIPOC
Financial Status:
Low-income
School:
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Predominantly white institutions (PWIs) are still common in the US, making college campuses feel inaccessible for many students of color. 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one such example in which 65.1% of students are white, followed by just 6.59% Asian students, 5.46% Hispanic or Latino students, and just 2.06% African American or Black students. To foster more diversity and inclusion in the student body, BIPOC students must be uplifted. 

This scholarship aims to encourage diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting BIPOC students.

Any BIPOC undergraduate student attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us what you want to do with your education and how you’ve overcome adversity to get to this point. Additionally, tell us how you’ll give back to your community in the future using your career.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published April 1, 2022
Essay Topic

What do you want to do with your education and how have you overcome adversity to get to where you are today? How will you give back to your community through your career in the future?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

Winning Application

Jordyn Hawkins
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMilwaukee, WI
While divorce is a tough, and hard topic to talk about for many, it’s something that has helped me, and even guided me into what career I want in the future. Going through my parents divorce at such a young age has taught me a lot, and given me a perspective on the process. With my education, I want to ensure the best for all families and children that may end up going through the same process. I have hopes of becoming a family lawyer in the future. While my parents divorce had a lot of negative effects on me, I’m glad I was able to come out strong with something positive. When I was younger, I became very sad due to my parents’ divorce. I would slack off in school, and lie. It also caused me to pick up and overeating habit, and I eventually gained a lot of weight. This was years after the divorce, but for some reason, as I was older, I started to understand the divorce more. Even to this day, I am still learning details as to what truly happened. The best piece of advice that helped and still helps me overcome these feelings is that, the divorce never had anything to do with me. My parents did what was best for their relationship, and it had nothing to do with how they felt about me. I know they love me regardless. Today, I am a better student, and have become better at getting through my hard times. I’ve learned to move past the divorce, and use the emotions to strengthen myself. I want to study Political Science in hopes to become a lawyer. I have picked up better study habits, and am better at taking care of myself when I do feel overwhelmed with emotions. Coming from a community that is predominantly Black and African American, I know that there are stereotypes regarding Black families. I want to help families in my community break through the stereotypes. People believe that Black kids don’t have fathers, or a parent has to pay child support. I think these stereotypes are unfair, and come from a racist perspective. I want to work with families, and put the children’s first. Things like this are often hardest on the children, and that’s something that is often overlooked. Although the parents may not like the outcome, I believe they’ll be happy knowing the children are happy with the outcome.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Oct 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Oct 31, 2022.

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