"Being a King-Morgridge Scholar means having a deep social responsibility and a drive to reduce inequities. I am proud to call myself a KM Scholar because it links me to a group of talented young individuals that seek to create positive change in their home countries and the world. Despite coming from very different disciplines, I constantly feel inspired by my colleague's projects and visions."
Natalia Betancourt Rodriguez (Cohort IV, Class of 2024)
"Being a King Morgridge scholar means family and the opportunity to change your community. It allows you to explore from different perspectives issues that are rooted in your country, learn it and how to tackle it. Being a KMS is a synonym for responsibility, honesty, and a social collective to make a difference in the world."
Dina Cianca Castillo (Cohort V, Class of 2025)
"It opened the door to endless opportunities for me. From getting an opportunity to do my undergraduate in United States to doing a year abroad in London, this program has helped me turn my dreams into reality. Also, it is a tight-knit family for me where everyone learns from everyone and grow by supporting each other."
Jeewan Khadka (Cohort VI, Class of 2026)
"The King-Morgridge Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers young individuals access to something invaluable: the right to an education. Through this program, it cultivates young leaders, equipping them with the tools to make an impact within the walls of the UW-Madison campus and beyond, as each student goes to forge their unique path. Investing in education is, therefore, an investment in building a better, more sustainable world for UW-Madison, the state, and all those involved. Through its dedication to supporting younger generations in becoming more globally-aware citizens and changemakers, the King-Morgridge Scholars Program stands as a cornerstone in the pursuit of this ideal."
Tatiana Nikiema (Cohort VII, Class of 2027)