Student Scholarships

 One of the major ways that the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) supports and gives back to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is in the form of scholarships. These scholarships support the future leaders of the CALS campus and the future of the agricultural and life sciences communities. The ability for WALSAA to provide this type of support is at the core of its mission and solidifies its connection to CALS. Starting with donations and continuing with annual silent auctions, WALSAA has been able to generate continued scholarship support over many years to deserving students of CALS.

WALSAA Student Awards

WALSAA Outstanding Sophomore Award

Annually, WALSAA selects several outstanding sophomores who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and service to the University and their community. These students are awarded a financial gift to apply toward tuition in their junior year at UW-Madison. The amount of each award is $1,000 per student. The Outstanding Sophomore Award winners are recognized in the fall, in addition to being announced in the WALSAA Connection newsletter and website.

Applications are managed through UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Please complete the WiSH General Application followed by the CALS Continuing Student Scholarship Application between November 1 and February 1.

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Farm & Industry Short Course Student Awards

The WALSAA Farm & Industry Short Course Outstanding Student Award were presented to first and second year UW-Madison Short Course students who exceled in academics, activities and leadership. 

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WALSAA Senior Impact Award

The WALSAA Senior Impact Awards were presented to CALS Seniors. Although these are no longer available as of 2026, check back for future updates to this award.

2025 RECIPIENTS

Claudia Biebel, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Veronica Goveas, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Samantha Mahlum, Germantown, Wisconsin
Colin Van De Loo, Kaukauna, Wisconsin

2024 RECIPIENTS

Elise Bleck, Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
Ravi Jain, Plymouth, Minnesota
Kylie Konyn, Escondido, California
Sophia Shoenfeld, Waterford, Wisconsin

2023 RECIPIENTS

Robert Hall, Juneau, Wisconsin
Mae Hurtado-Thiele, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lauren Lansing, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Kayla Okla, Hartford, Wisconsin
Aryan Saini, Madison, Wisconsin

2022 RECIPIENTS

Eryne Jenkins, Magnolia, Delaware
Jordan Main, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Tanner Oyen, Lancaster, Wisconsin

Congratulations scholarship winners!