Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)

UW-Madison offers an extensive scholarship program called the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). In order to be considered for scholarships, students must fill out the online application. The following is a list of scholarships that are available to Horticulture majors.

Burdean Struckmeyer Scholarship

A Madison area native, who obtained her PhD. in Botany-Horticulture, Burdean Struckmeyer, spent her entire career in the UW Department of Horticulture. Her research was vital to interpreting the nature of tree diseases including Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt. This scholarship is to honor her career and research in horticulture.

Awarded to CALS undergraduate students enrolled in Horticulture with demonstrated financial need..

David Curwen Student Enhancement Scholarship

Dr. David Curwen joined the UW Department of Horticulture in 1963 after earning his Ph.D at Penn State. Some of his many accomplishments while on campus include developing and delivering effective wind erosion control, improved irrigation management, and reducing the need for pesticides for potatoes and other vegetables. This scholarship is set up in recognition of his career.

Awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Horticulture. Preference is given to students who demonstrate leadership ability, have good academic standing. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Gavin & Mary Weis Research Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided in honor of Gavin and Mary Weis.

Awarded to CALS undergraduate students majoring in Horticulture or other plant sciences. Students must demonstrate leadership in their field and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The department of Horticulture nominates students for this award.

Helen MacDonald Award (Lake Geneva Garden Club) Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided in honor of Helen MacDonald.

Awarded to junior students with satisfactory academic performance in CALS with order of preference given in the following areas of study: 1) Conservation 2) Horticulture 3) Landscape Architecture. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Career interest preferred: Natural Resource Management/Conservation.

Herbert J. Hopen Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided by Herbert J. Hopen.

Awarded to undergraduate students in CALS majoring in Horticulture. This scholarship is awarded based upon high academic achievement.

Phyto Colorant Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided in honor of Jean Goldman and in memory of Hermann von Elbe.

Awarded to CALS Juniors and Seniors majoring in Food Science and Horticulture who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Rho Chapter of Pi Alpha Xi Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided by Rho Chapter of Pi Alpha Xi.

Awarded to junior or senior students majoring in Horticulture and in good academic standing. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc. Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided by SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc.

Awarded to sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students in CALS. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference given to students from Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

Wes Hansche Memorial Scholarship

The Wes Hansche Memorial Scholarship is a memorial to Wesley Hansche who was a distinguished Wisconsin horticulturist.

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in CALS in the department of Horticulture. Recipients must be Wisconsin residents with consideration given to extracurricular activities and academic standing. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

William F. Connell Memorial Scholarship

After having discovered a new variety of apple in 1949, William Connell grew his meager orchard, into a 13,000 tree orchard – and the home to his namesake – the Connell Red Apple. In addition to running the Connell’s Orchard, Mr. Connell also served as president of the Wisconsin Horticultural Society. This scholarship for horticulture students was established as a memorial of his achievements by friends and family.

Awarded to undergraduates in the department of Horticulture in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The recipient must be a Wisconsin resident and have satisfactory academic standing. Minimum GPA of 2.75.

Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Scholarship Fund

This CALS Scholarship is provided by the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association (WABA).

Recipients of this award are juniors or seniors majoring in either Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Entomology or Horticulture. Recipients must demonstrate an interest in soil fertility and plant nutrition or pest management. Each student may only receive this scholarship once and must be a US citizen. Consideration given to scholastic ability, and leadership activities.

Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Scholarship

This CALS scholarship is provided by Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association

Awarded to junior or senior students in CALS that are in good academic standing with preference given to students who show an interest in the cranberry growing industry. The recipients are nominated by the Departments of Plant Pathology, Soil Sciences, Horticulture and Entomology. Minimum GPA of 2.0.