Scholarship & Award Announcements

  • Werth Innovator Scholarship Application Now Open

    UConn rising sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the next cohort of Werth Innovators of the WILD Program!

    Are you an inventor, artist, or builder? Do you find yourself creating solutions to problems? When you hear the word entrepreneur, do you dream of creating the next great technology? Are you excited when you meet other people like you? Do you love UConn and want to get involved in an exciting program?

    If you answered yes to any of those questions, apply now to become a Werth Innovator as a part of the WILD Program at The Werth Institute. Accepted students will receive a one-time $3,000 scholarship disbursed during their first year participating. The upcoming cohort will consist of 16 students entering their sophomore or junior year during the fall of 2021. Key characteristics include having a passion for creativity and innovation, searching for solutions to everyday problems, or a desire to be a leader in initiating new programs or opportunities for like-minded students. The Werth Institute will invest in programs and resources that develop Werth Innovators in order to become ambassadors for the program during subsequent years.

    Application deadline: Friday, April 30th, 2021 and may lead to an interview. 

    Learn more and apply today!

    For more information, contact: Katie Britt at katie.britt@uconn.edu