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Emergency Student Support

Matches and Challenges

$7,500 available in matches and challenges.

Emergency Student Support Match

Scheduled

In memory of Bill Kirkpatrick ‘89, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $7,500—during Day of the Badger.

Why We Need Your Support 

UW–Madison’s Emergency Student Support Program is an invaluable resource to help students during times of unforeseen hardship. This fund is designed to alleviate the types of financial emergencies that often derail students from continuing in school, for example: 

  • food insecurity 
  • emergency travel home 
  • sudden loss of income 
  • unexpected bills  

Your gift to the Emergency Student Support Fund helps students who are financially vulnerable navigate challenging situations where monetary support may play a critical role in enabling them to continue their studies. Show our students you have their back when times are tough by making a gift to the Emergency Student Support Fund.  


– Emergency Grant Recipient 

Gifts will be contributed to the Emergency Student Support Fund – 112200209 at the University of Wisconsin Foundation.