09 Apr Three UW–Madison students named 2025 Goldwater Scholars
Recipients of 2025 Goldwater Scholarships (left to right) Alissa Choi, Elliott Weix and Pramana Saldin Photo: Bryce Richter
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students have received 2025 Goldwater Scholarships, considered the country’s preeminent undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.
UW–Madison’s winners are juniors Alissa Choi and Pramana Saldin and sophomore Elliott Weix. Each Goldwater Scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year for up to two years.
More than 1,300 students were nominated this year by academic institutions; 441 were named Goldwater Scholars.
Each university in the country may nominate up to four undergraduates for the annual award. Historically, UW–Madison has done well, and this year is no exception, says Julie Stubbs, director of UW’s Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards.
“Congratulations to Alissa, Pramana and Elliott for this well-deserved national recognition,” Stubbs says. “These three scholars reflect the strength of undergraduate research on campus and the value the university places on developing the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers through world-class instruction and mentoring.”