Compassion in Action Award at University of Wisconsin 2026

Awarded to first-year medical students to offset living expenses while working in an underserved and disadvantaged community for a one- to two-month period, typically the summer between the first and second year of medical school. “Disadvantaged community” is defined as a developing country setting or US community that is underserved. This award is the result of a generous gift from the Paster Family Foundation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 5, 2026
• Value$2,000.00
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin
• City to studyWisconsin
• School to studyUniversity of Wisconsin

Requirements

Applicants should include a personal statement that outlines the following:

• A description of your planned experience – where you will go, for how long, and what your expected role will be
• Your personal goals for your experience
• What you expect to gain from the experience
• A letter of recommendation from someone with knowledge of their plan for work in an underserved community.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria:
1. Quality of their personal statement. Personal Statements should include the following:
1a. A description of the Applicant’s planned experience – where they will go, for how long, and what their expected role will be
1b. Their personal goals for the experience
1c. What they expect to gain from the experience
2. Quality of their letter of recommendation

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Please include a personal statement
2. Attach your support letter or letters (where applicable)

For more details, visit University of Wisconsin Scholarship Webpage