WAA: Philadelphia Chapter Scholarships
Support Local Students - How to Donate
Give to the UW Alumni Philadelphia Chapter Scholarship Fund. All funds collected, up to $8,000, will be matched by the UW Foundation. All proceeds will go to deserving local students attending UW-Madison.
Where to Donate
Alumni may donate to these funds at anytime through the UW Foundation website (see below) or by sending a check made out to the UW Foundation with "Philadelphia Alumni Matching Scholarship" in the memo section to University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank Lockbox, PO Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807.
UW Foundation Telefund
Additionally, alumni may request that their annual gift given through the UWF telefund, the student calling program, go to the Philadelphia Chapter's Alumni Matching Scholarship Fund.
Employer Matching Gifts
If the gift is matched by the alums employer, the UW Foundation will match the alums gift and its accompanying employer matching gift. This means a $100 gift can result in a $400 gift! ($100 gift + $100 Employer Match = $200. The UW Foundation then matches the $200 bringing it to $400.)
Donate now.
Where to Donate
Alumni may donate to these funds at anytime through the UW Foundation website (see below) or by sending a check made out to the UW Foundation with "Philadelphia Alumni Matching Scholarship" in the memo section to University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank Lockbox, PO Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807.
UW Foundation Telefund
Additionally, alumni may request that their annual gift given through the UWF telefund, the student calling program, go to the Philadelphia Chapter's Alumni Matching Scholarship Fund.
Employer Matching Gifts
If the gift is matched by the alums employer, the UW Foundation will match the alums gift and its accompanying employer matching gift. This means a $100 gift can result in a $400 gift! ($100 gift + $100 Employer Match = $200. The UW Foundation then matches the $200 bringing it to $400.)
Donate now.
Congratulations to the 2008 Scholarship Recipients!
The Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to announce that the 2008 scholarship winners are Megan Beck (Council Rock High School) and Melyssa Goldberg (Pennsbury High School). Megan and Melyssa will each receive $1000 towards their tuition at the University of Wisconsin.
We have another update from Megan. Thanks for your letters!
Dear UW Alumni Club of Philadelphia,
It’s winter break and I cannot believe I’ve already finished my first semester as a Badger at the University of Wisconsin. All these years I’ve listened to my parents recall their college years and retell stories from the time they spent at Wisconsin; but this year, I had my own stories to share. Madison has truly become nothing short of a home for me. I don’t feel like a stranger on the campus anymore but instead feel like a long time resident who welcomes any chance to roam and learn about Madison.
This semester I took a wide range of classes in order to help me better decide what I would like to pursue. Although I’m not certain yet, I still plan on studying biology and Spanish in the hopes of attending medical school one day. Considering the fact that I’m interested in a variety of subjects, it was no surprise that I was looking forward to beginning classes. Although I was a bit nervous to begin with, my professors made me feel right at home and instilled some of their excitement for their fieldwork in me. Next semester I plan on taking a different set of courses to further explore different disciplines and to firmly establish my core areas of interests.
Coming to Madison, I knew that I wanted to be involved in different types of activities because of the wide variety of opportunities such a large university has to offer. Consequently, I chose to tryout for the women’s crew team and in the end, actually made it! I’ll never forget the first time I competed in an NCAA regatta: the energy leading up to the race, the focus and adrenaline during the race, and the satisfaction after the race. Although being an athlete requires a lot of time and commitment, in my mind, the outcome and satisfaction more than compensate for all the hard work. How surreal it seems to be not only a student at the University of Wisconsin but a badger that is representing the school in athletics!
Besides being a member of the crew team, I’ve enjoyed participating in Student Impact, Global Connections, and other various clubs on campus. There is never a shortage of activities or events on campus and I’ve tried to at least hit the big events. Attending various dances at the Union, experiencing Freakfest first hand, going to Union South’s wrecking ball, and attending the Union bash are just a few of the activities I’ve been able to do since coming to campus.
Needless to say, I’ve fallen in love with Madison and all it has to offer. The terrace, the Union, Lakeshore, Camp Randall, Bascom Hill, and State Street all give Madison its image and add to its unique charm. Without having to elaborate, you all know how wonderful of a city Madison is and I’m so proud to finally be a part of it. Waking up on Saturdays to row on Lake Mendota, then rushing off to grab some cheese curds at the Farmer’s Market, and finishing off the day with a Badger football game. Oh, what a wonderful life to be a student at this university!
I want to take the time to thank you all for your generous contribution to my education. Being an out-of-stater makes it somewhat more difficult to attend a state university like Wisconsin. Thanks to organizations like the Philadelphia Wisconsin Alumni Association, I, like many others, am able to experience all that Madison and the university have to offer. I’ve fallen in love with Madison and cannot wait to get back to start another semester. Madison is what I now call home and I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. Thank you again for your generosity and I hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Megan Beck
We have another update from Megan. Thanks for your letters!
Dear UW Alumni Club of Philadelphia,
It’s winter break and I cannot believe I’ve already finished my first semester as a Badger at the University of Wisconsin. All these years I’ve listened to my parents recall their college years and retell stories from the time they spent at Wisconsin; but this year, I had my own stories to share. Madison has truly become nothing short of a home for me. I don’t feel like a stranger on the campus anymore but instead feel like a long time resident who welcomes any chance to roam and learn about Madison.
This semester I took a wide range of classes in order to help me better decide what I would like to pursue. Although I’m not certain yet, I still plan on studying biology and Spanish in the hopes of attending medical school one day. Considering the fact that I’m interested in a variety of subjects, it was no surprise that I was looking forward to beginning classes. Although I was a bit nervous to begin with, my professors made me feel right at home and instilled some of their excitement for their fieldwork in me. Next semester I plan on taking a different set of courses to further explore different disciplines and to firmly establish my core areas of interests.
Coming to Madison, I knew that I wanted to be involved in different types of activities because of the wide variety of opportunities such a large university has to offer. Consequently, I chose to tryout for the women’s crew team and in the end, actually made it! I’ll never forget the first time I competed in an NCAA regatta: the energy leading up to the race, the focus and adrenaline during the race, and the satisfaction after the race. Although being an athlete requires a lot of time and commitment, in my mind, the outcome and satisfaction more than compensate for all the hard work. How surreal it seems to be not only a student at the University of Wisconsin but a badger that is representing the school in athletics!
Besides being a member of the crew team, I’ve enjoyed participating in Student Impact, Global Connections, and other various clubs on campus. There is never a shortage of activities or events on campus and I’ve tried to at least hit the big events. Attending various dances at the Union, experiencing Freakfest first hand, going to Union South’s wrecking ball, and attending the Union bash are just a few of the activities I’ve been able to do since coming to campus.
Needless to say, I’ve fallen in love with Madison and all it has to offer. The terrace, the Union, Lakeshore, Camp Randall, Bascom Hill, and State Street all give Madison its image and add to its unique charm. Without having to elaborate, you all know how wonderful of a city Madison is and I’m so proud to finally be a part of it. Waking up on Saturdays to row on Lake Mendota, then rushing off to grab some cheese curds at the Farmer’s Market, and finishing off the day with a Badger football game. Oh, what a wonderful life to be a student at this university!
I want to take the time to thank you all for your generous contribution to my education. Being an out-of-stater makes it somewhat more difficult to attend a state university like Wisconsin. Thanks to organizations like the Philadelphia Wisconsin Alumni Association, I, like many others, am able to experience all that Madison and the university have to offer. I’ve fallen in love with Madison and cannot wait to get back to start another semester. Madison is what I now call home and I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. Thank you again for your generosity and I hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Megan Beck
Congratulations 2007 Scholarship Recipients!
The 2007 winners are:
Jonathan Katz (Conestoga High School)
Peter Moomjian (Abington Friends School)
Each received a $1000 scholarship thanks to donations received by local alumni.
Here is an update on life at UW-Madison from Peter:
"Life here has been incredibly busy. I’m pledging to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, which has been a decision I’m glad I’ve made. The guys in my pledge class are mostly from Wisconsin and Minnesota, so it has been great getting to know them and have a fraternity composed of Midwestern kids as opposed to a mostly east coast group of kids. We are going on a retreat this weekend to Iowa for leadership training, so that should be a good experience. I’m living in the Witte dormitory. I’ve also been very happy with that decision. My hall has had a lot of fun so far and I’ve made a lot of good friends. My roommate is actually from New Jersey so I’m not alone in the east coast representation on my floor. Academics have been challenging so far but I’ve definitely found that if you work hard enough you will see the results you want. Luckily I’ve been working hard so the results have been good so far. I’ve had a few cravings for a cheese steak since I’ve been here so I’ve certainly missed home at times, but its nothing Thanksgiving break can’t cure. "
Best of luck at UW!
Jonathan Katz (Conestoga High School)
Peter Moomjian (Abington Friends School)
Each received a $1000 scholarship thanks to donations received by local alumni.
Here is an update on life at UW-Madison from Peter:
"Life here has been incredibly busy. I’m pledging to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, which has been a decision I’m glad I’ve made. The guys in my pledge class are mostly from Wisconsin and Minnesota, so it has been great getting to know them and have a fraternity composed of Midwestern kids as opposed to a mostly east coast group of kids. We are going on a retreat this weekend to Iowa for leadership training, so that should be a good experience. I’m living in the Witte dormitory. I’ve also been very happy with that decision. My hall has had a lot of fun so far and I’ve made a lot of good friends. My roommate is actually from New Jersey so I’m not alone in the east coast representation on my floor. Academics have been challenging so far but I’ve definitely found that if you work hard enough you will see the results you want. Luckily I’ve been working hard so the results have been good so far. I’ve had a few cravings for a cheese steak since I’ve been here so I’ve certainly missed home at times, but its nothing Thanksgiving break can’t cure. "
Best of luck at UW!
For more information about scholarships please contact the scholarship committee chairman, Chris Davis at chris.davis@fmc.com
A Letter From Our 2006 Scholarship Recipient
Dear Alumni Association,
As my first semester winds down, I'm so glad to be able to write to you to let you know how much I love this school! I can't believe how
quickly the past few months have gone by. It feels like just a couple weeks ago that I was saying goodbye to all my friends back home and moving into my new room here.
The best part of my experience at UW has definitely been the people. Everyone has been friendly, genuine and fun. I've loved going to football games with them, hanging out in the dorm and even going to class and studying with them. I remember being worried about meeting
people at such a large school and a school so far from home when I was getting ready to head off to school this summer. What I realized when I got here, is that nearly everyone has that same thought in their head. Everyone was eager to meet people and make new friends.
I've loved Sundays, especially in the warmer months, when I can spend the day walking around campus, sitting at the union or walking up to the capitol to sit and read on the Monona terrace. Although it's getting a little too cold to sit outside for too long anymore, I still like walking around and discovering new parts of campus. I'm looking forward to next semester; getting a job on campus and trying to get more involved in things around school.
I'm getting geared up now for my finals that will be coming up in the next couple weeks. It will definitely be a nice time relaxing at home
after that is all finished, but I'm sure I will start to miss being here pretty quickly! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and thanks
again!
Sincerely, Holly Cribbins
As my first semester winds down, I'm so glad to be able to write to you to let you know how much I love this school! I can't believe how
quickly the past few months have gone by. It feels like just a couple weeks ago that I was saying goodbye to all my friends back home and moving into my new room here.
The best part of my experience at UW has definitely been the people. Everyone has been friendly, genuine and fun. I've loved going to football games with them, hanging out in the dorm and even going to class and studying with them. I remember being worried about meeting
people at such a large school and a school so far from home when I was getting ready to head off to school this summer. What I realized when I got here, is that nearly everyone has that same thought in their head. Everyone was eager to meet people and make new friends.
I've loved Sundays, especially in the warmer months, when I can spend the day walking around campus, sitting at the union or walking up to the capitol to sit and read on the Monona terrace. Although it's getting a little too cold to sit outside for too long anymore, I still like walking around and discovering new parts of campus. I'm looking forward to next semester; getting a job on campus and trying to get more involved in things around school.
I'm getting geared up now for my finals that will be coming up in the next couple weeks. It will definitely be a nice time relaxing at home
after that is all finished, but I'm sure I will start to miss being here pretty quickly! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and thanks
again!
Sincerely, Holly Cribbins
