Important News:

The Scholarship Application process for the 2024-25 school year will open December 15, 2023 and close by midnight, March 1, 2024. Scholarships are now available for any Washington County high school student who will attend any UW System School for incoming freshmen, current UWM-WSH freshmen, and returning or current UWM-WSH sophomores. Current sophomores at UWM-Washington County are encouraged to apply for third-year (junior) scholarships if they are attending an accredited 4-year university of their choice next academic year.

Achieve your goal of earning a college degree

The Washington County Charitable Foundation was founded in 1974 by forward thinking community leaders who understood the importance of a university education. By providing scholarships for Washington County high school students, the Foundation assists incoming UW System Freshman to achieve their goal of earning a college degree.

What We Do

The Washington County Campus Foundation strives to make college possible for anyone who is qualified to attend the UW-Washington County. The Foundation encourages academic excellence by providing grants to faculty to conduct research and share their findings with their academic peers. The Foundation supports its work through contributions from individuals and events to provide scholarships for students who may not otherwise have an opportunity to attend college.

This website is made possible in part by a grant from The Nonprofit Management Fund.

“I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom – how great is that?”

Soledad O’Brien