The Fred Risser Excellence in Engaged Undergraduate Student Award

2026 Fred Risser Excellence Application Form

Fill out the application form below. Note that there is a possibility your answers won’t be saved if you exit or leave this page. In the event that you may need to return to this page, please save your answers on a separate document. Applications will close on Friday, Jan. 9 by 5pm CST. Awardees will be honored on Monday, March 2 as part of the Wisconsin Idea Conference. This year’s theme is Building Creative and Committed Partnerships.

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