The Rath Foundation - An Enduring Legacy at UW-Madison

What has made my experience at UW–Madison memorable is the people. I have met so many wonderful individuals inside and outside of the classroom who have helped me transition and thrive in college. I have made a number of new friends in my time here, with whom I have had wonderful conversations and a great deal of fun. I have also been able to learn from professors who have taught me so much and inspired me to continue my education after my undergraduate degree. The Rath scholarship fundamentally changed my college experience by affording me the opportunity to not worry about my financial situation and appreciate all that UW–Madison has to offer. Due to this peace of mind, I have been able to take a larger course load and participate in multiple student organizations, which would not have been possible without the Rath scholarship. Thanks to this scholarship, I have been able to get involved in an astronomy-based research project. In addition, and thanks to my UW education and the freedom to continue my French studies, I was able to successfully study abroad. Having a Rath scholarship has taught me just how impactful scholarship programs and other charitable acts can be. I know this scholarship has helped me tremendously, and I plan to give back in the future so that other students can be equally fortunate. Thanks to this financial support, I will be able to attend law/graduate school after my undergraduate degree finishes. The relief of student debt has made my experience at UW–Madison much less stressful. Thank you to the Rath foundation for the Rath scholarship and all the accompanying support they have provided me. Thanks to this scholarship program, I have had a much more valuable and gratifying experience at UW–Madison . I am indebted to the Rath Foundation. I cannot express enough how important and beneficial this scholarship has been to my college education.

Cayden Kirkpatrick x'24 Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Astronomy-Physics History French Political Science

Study Abroad: France

“Having a Rath scholarship has taught me just how impactful scholarship programs and other charitable acts can be.”

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