Author: Fund for Wisconsin Scholars

Scholar Spotlight: Loukia Lynn Agoudemos

When Loukia Agoudemos first set foot on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, she felt something click. “The campus tour in high school left a lasting impression,” she recalls. “The flipped classroom model and the collaborative design work really stood out. I could see myself growing here — and I have.”

The impact of FFWS: Christian Mueller’s Journey

Christian Mueller’s story is a powerful example of how opportunity can transform lives. From a high school student in Franklin, WI, who initially considered a career in the trades, to a political science major at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and a Winnebago County Board Supervisor his journey is one of ambition, hard work, and […]

Fund For Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) announces an additional $25 million TO KEEP college accessible and affordable in Wisconsin.

Morgridges’ investment in the future workforce through higher education grants and stipends tostudents in Wisconsin now exceeds $260 million. Madison, Wis. (September 11, 2023) – The Fund for Wisconsin Scholars, Inc. (FFWS) today announced asignificant gift from founding trustees John P. and Tashia F. Morgridge of $25 million. The gift is inaddition to the $235 […]

Spring 2020 FFWS recipients respond to pandemic impact

The FFWS contracted with the University of Wisconsin Survey Center to conduct a survey of current FFWS recipients to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their academic plans. After spring break, all UW Campuses closed to in-person classes and moved to online education for the rest of the semester. The survey was sent […]