Courage & Character Scholarship - University of Wisconsin-Madison

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THOMAS A COSTELLO LEGACY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Significant financial support (amount not specified)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Courage & Character Scholarship - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Funder: Thomas A. Costello Legacy Foundation

Geographic Scope: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Purpose: Provides significant financial support to exemplary UW-Madison students who demonstrate excellence in academics and contributions to society. Established in honor of Thomas A. Costello's enduring commitment to education and service.

Eligibility: UW-Madison students who demonstrate:

Outstanding academic achievements

Community leadership and service

Commitment to making a positive impact on their communities

Excellence in studies and extracurricular involvement

Involvement in volunteer programs, community service projects, and leadership initiatives

Award Includes:

Funding for tuition, textbooks, and other educational expenses

Mentorship and networking opportunities with professionals and alumni

Focus Areas: Recipients represent diverse fields of study including:

Engineering

Business

Social sciences

Public health

Arts and other disciplines

Background: Named after Thomas A. Costello (BBA '19), a UW-Madison alumnus and triple major in finance, economics, and risk management and insurance. Tom was dedicated to education and mentoring. He tragically passed away on June 11, 2021, at age 24.

Contact: ashleycostello9@gmail.com

Recent Winners:

2024: Aiden Assad, Sarah Ann Bloemer, Javier Diaz-Schultz, Ethan Shefchik, Isabella Walsh

2023: Ryan Burnett, Samuel Fischer, Alex Guggisberg, Stefania Laurence, Valeria Rivas, Matthew Shapiro