Scholarship Application for the 2025-2026 school year

TEMPO Madison members are professional women in leadership roles who encourage each other to make a positive difference in our community. Our scholarship program is just one way we invest in future women leaders.

Thanks to generous contributions from TEMPO Madison members and donors to the TEMPO of Madison Foundation, TEMPO Madison annually awards 3 to 4 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to individuals who identify as female and are graduating from high school. An additional $5,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of Betty von Rutenberg, a TEMPO Madison member, community leader, and advocate for women in business.

Please apply if you are pursuing educational opportunities beyond high school and have financial need. Complete the online application and provide a resume by February 6, 2026. Finalists will be invited to a short virtual interview after the week of April 6. Scholarships will be awarded in May. Scholarship winners will be invited to attend a TEMPO Madison luncheon in June.
Requirements of Scholarship Candidates
Current high school seniors in the Greater Madison Area who identify as female and have demonstrated traits such as perseverance, conscientiousness, empathy for others, and leadership.
  • Financial need as described by the student.
  • This scholarship is non-academic, but students’ GPAs should ensure they can attend their chosen college or technical school.
  • The recipient plans to attend an accredited college, trade, or technical school.
More Information about the TEMPO Madison Scholarship
Note: All application questions must be completed for consideration for the 2026 TEMPO Madison Foundation scholarship.

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Phone

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* 4. Address

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* 5. School Information

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* 6. To which colleges/schools have you applied? List

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* 7. Which one do you most hope to attend?

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* 8. Aside from location, what about this college’s/school’s program offerings or culture most interests you? Max 100 words

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* 9. What subjects do you hope to study? Subject Name(s) Only

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* 10. What makes you passionate about those subjects? Max of 100 words.

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* 11. What skills do you bring that will help you be successful in your education? Max 150 words

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* 12. Tell us something you’d like us to know about who you are: ex: your character, initiative, leadership, compassion, commitment to the community.
Max 150 words

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* 13. What one thing do you feel will be most rewarding for you in this next academic phase of your life, and what will be most difficult? Max 200 words

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* 14. Please share an achievement that you are very proud of. This could be related to your academic endeavors, a personal milestone you've achieved or overcome, a work success, or any other significant accomplishment. Max 200 words

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* 15. What are your plans to finance your higher education? (check all that apply)

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* 16. Please list the scholarships you have received to date, and amount.

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* 17. Paste a resume or profile. Include your extracurricular activities, volunteer, and work experiences.
Your application will not be considered without this information.

If there are issues with pasting your resume or profile (Question 17)
Please email your resume or profile to tempomadison@tempomadison.org
Optional Scholarship Applications
About the Betty von Rutenberg Scholarship: Each year since 1997, one female-identifying high school graduate going to college or technical school has been awarded the TEMPO of Madison Betty von Rutenberg Scholarship. This scholarship was created with money from the von Rutenberg family, their community, and TEMPO Madison member contributions. Past recipients have been awarded approximately $5,000, which is paid directly to the college or university where the student is enrolled.

In the spirit of Betty, we are looking for students with a fun, energetic spirit, a sense of humor, and a zest for life.

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* 18. Do you want to apply for the Betty von Rutenberg Scholarship? We encourage you to do so.

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* 19. Betty von Rutenberg Scholarship Application
Please tell us how you have demonstrated leadership, perseverance, and service to others like Betty.

We request 200 words or fewer. Please ensure this is a different response than what you included in Question 5 in the main application.

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* 20. I confirm that the information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Submission
The TEMPO of Madison Foundation Scholarship Committee will review applications in February. Top applicants will be invited to interview virtually with the scholarship committee the week of April 6, 2026. Award announcements are typically made in May.
Thank you for completing the 2026 TEMPO of Madison Foundation Scholarship Application! Reminder: Please click the Done button below to complete your application.

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