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The Wisconsin Idea Must Continue

A great university trains the scholars, teachers and scientists of the future.

Just as a great university must recruit the best faculty, it also must recruit the best graduate students. The outstanding scholars, teachers and scientists of the future are trained at the graduate and professional levels. UW-Madison has a long-standing reputation for outstanding graduate and professional programs.

Wherever they go during their careers – from academia to private business to public service – these students operate on an international stage carrying the UW-Madison name, reputation and Wisconsin Idea with them.

Great People offers two options for graduate support. The Graduate Scholar Fund focuses primarily on individual students. The Graduate Excellence Fund is more flexible and enhances the ability of departments to recruit and retain high-caliber graduate students.