It seemed like Dr. Svendsen’s work with stem cells held out hope for treating and perhaps one day curing or possible preventing Parkinson’s disease, ALS and similar neural diseases and damage. We thought, 'If we’re donating to the UW already, why not direct some of it to this research that can really change lives for the better?' | Providing Direct Aid for Students in Need |  The University of Wisconsin-Madison has long prided itself as an excellent public university, open to students of every gender, age, ethnicity and socioeconomic background. However, for the University to fulfill its educational mission and further the Wisconsin Idea, it must be vigilant about ensuring equal access to all students.
Nationwide studies show that economically disadvantaged high school students are less likely to attend college than students from middle- or upper-class families. Nearly half of the nation’s wealthiest students attend college, while only 13 percent of the poorest students do.
At UW-Madison, the need for undergraduate, need-based scholarships is great, but funding is limited. College costs are rising and the availability of aid is not keeping pace. Specifically, the gap between the amount students have and the amount they need to attend UW-Madison increased by nearly 28 percent (more than $16 million) between the 1999-2000 and 2004-05 academic years. It is projected this unmet need will rise to more than $50 million by 2025, which means the doors of the University could be closing on eminently qualified but economically disadvantaged young people. |
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| By making a gift to support undergraduate, need-based scholarships at UW-Madison, you create a brighter future for recipients and a richer educational experience for everyone on campus. Your gift will help prepare students to compete in the 21st century workforce; encourage them to become more engaged, socially aware citizens; allow them the opportunity to support economic growth; and help them become well-rounded leaders for tomorrow.
Gifts of any amount are sought and welcomed. Gift opportunities include annual funding for scholarships, for both Wisconsin residents and non-residents. In addition, scholarships may be named for you or someone you wish to honor. Endowment gifts, also named, are encouraged to help ensure the long-term availability of undergraduate, need-based scholarships in perpetuity, which will allow generations of students to realize their educational goals. |
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