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Badger Summer Scholars
Overview
A residential and commuter summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) offering courses across college majors, taught by UW-Madison staff. Features morning and afternoon classes, study sessions, college preparation workshops, and campus resources.
At a glance
Deadline
May 1172 days
Sessions
Jul1–2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Madison, WI
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $2,600
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions; decisions released 2nd and 4th Monday of each month; 2–5 weeks after application. Typical criteria: GPA 3.0+ (unweighted), demonstrated interest in course, articulate essays. Some courses first-come, first-served.
Application requirements
Essays
Two essays (~500 words total) addressing motivation for course, accomplishment, and optional response to difficulty
Transcript
Unofficial transcript showing all high school grades to date (or report card for 9th graders)
Test Scores
Optional
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
International English Proficiency
Minimum TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo English Test 105; phone/video interview alternative if test unavailable
Cost & sessions
Domestic commuter tuition $2,600; domestic residential tuition $4,450; international tuition $4,800; application fee $100 (nonrefundable). Tuition due in two installments (May 15 and June 1). Residential tuition includes housing and three meals daily.
Financial aid
Full scholarships available to Wisconsin residents receiving free or reduced lunch (requires Badger Precollege Scholarship Form). Partial scholarships up to 50% of tuition for qualifying families (requires income documentation). Limited funds distributed rolling January–March, first-come, first-served. Application fee waiver available upon request. No scholarship assistance for international students.
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