Congratulations on your scholarship! You can find the information you need to fulfill the requirements of your scholarship here.
Due June 30th
Finish setting up your new scholarship recipient portal by clicking the link in the email from scholarships@madisongives.org. You must complete the setup of your account to receive payment.
I was notified that I received a scholarship award. What happens next?
You will be creating an online account to submit information needed to process your award. All information must be submitted in order to avoid delays in receiving your award. The award will be paid directly to your post-secondary school to be put into your student account.
What do I need in the thank you note?
You should write a thank you note on a quality sheet of paper or a card and address it to the donor of the scholarship. You can find the donor information in the original email you received from Madison Community Foundation. If the donor is anonymous or unknown please address your thank you to “Scholarship Donors.”
Thank the donors for the scholarship award you received, write a few sentences about yourself, which school you are attending and why, and anything else you’d like to write to show appreciation for being the recipient of the award. Be sure to sign your name. It is optional to include a graduation photo.
The card should be sent to:
Madison Community Foundation
Attn: Scholarships
111 N Fairchild Street, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
Can a scholarship be paid directly to individuals?
No. A scholarship may only be paid to educational institutions in support of the recipient.
What expenses can I use the scholarship award for?
You can use the scholarship toward direct expenses: tuition, fees, books and school supplies.
Are scholarship awards taxable?
A scholarship award used for tuition, fees, books and supplies is not taxable. Any portion of the scholarship that is used for room and board or miscellaneous expenses is taxable. We recommend that students check with their college or tax accountant regarding this matter.
Will a scholarship affect a student’s financial aid package?
Financial aid packages may be adjusted to reflect scholarships other than those granted by the school. Usually a school will first use an outside scholarship to replace unmet needs, or reduce the amount of loans or work study before adjusting grants or scholarships. However, policies vary at each school and students should check with the Financial Aid Office at the school they are attending.
I have received a multi-semester scholarship, do I have to submit other paperwork?
Some multi-semester scholarships do include additional paperwork after completing each semester or academic year. Keep MCF updated on any changes in email addresses. You will use your online account to submit future paperwork.
I will not be attending this year, but plan to in the future. Can I defer the scholarship?
If you need to defer your scholarship for any reason you will need prior approval from MCF. Please email scholarships@madisongives.org and provide: your name, current mailing and email addresses, name of scholarship, school the scholarship was awarded by, amount of award, school attending or planning to attend, and the reason and duration of deferment.
I’m taking ESL classes to prepare me for college transfer, am I still eligible to receive the award?
Please contact MCF at scholarships@madisongives.org to discuss deferring the scholarship. Please include: your name, current mailing and email addresses, name of scholarship, school the scholarship was awarded by, amount of award and when you anticipate that you’ll transfer to college level courses.
