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What will you discover?

Imagine working side-by-side with a college professor to create a new product, develop a marketing campaign, or research a vital community issue. Sound exciting? The opportunity can be yours through the Blugold Fellowship offered by UW-Eau Claire, a university nationally known for undergraduate research and student/faculty collaboration.

What is the Blugold Fellowship?

Each year UW-Eau Claire offers twenty incoming freshmen a unique opportunity to work about five hours per week as assistants to university faculty on special projects or collaborative research. Students selected for the Blugold Fellowship receive a $1,500 scholarship and, for their work as faculty assistants, a $1,200 stipend; renewable in the sophomore year for a total value of $5,400. The full description can be found on the Foundation website.

What are the benefits?

  • Gain in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience for your career or graduate school.
  • Build a strong connection to faculty and community members.
  • Do research that may lead to publishable results.
  • Get paid for a fascinating experience.


Apply today at the Admissions website!

For questions email BlugoldFellowship@uwec.edu

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