Why Your Support Matters
Fuel Wisconsin’s Competitive Advantage
Peer institutions are investing heavily in their programs with competitive scholarship offers to attract top students. To sustain our top rankings and remain the model others look to, Wisconsin must keep pace.
Launch Careers with Purpose
Your support provides scholarships that help cover tuition—opening doors for students to join a nationally top-ranked program that blends academic excellence with real-world application and leadership development.
Top Rankings: A Tradition of Excellence
Ranked the #1 Undergraduate Program in the Nation and #6 Real Estate MBA Program, Wisconsin sets the benchmark for real estate education.
Be Part of a Lasting Legacy
Join a global community inspired by James Graaskamp, whose values-driven approach to real estate transformed both our program and the industry itself.
Bridge the Gap
As tuition and living costs rise, your support ensures talented students can access a world-class Wisconsin education.
Dear Alumni, Board Members and Friends,
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Building Bright Futures Wisconsin Real Estate Scholarship Campaign—a transformative initiative to invest in the next generation of real estate leaders.
Our goal is ambitious yet attainable: to raise $1 million in scholarship support for students in the Wisconsin Real Estate Program. These funds will open doors for deserving students, expand access to graduate education, and strengthen the talent pipeline that has long defined Wisconsin’s leadership in real estate.
We’re already off to an exciting start, with one-third of that goal already secured, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our alumni, board members, and friends whose commitment continues to propel our program forward.
To build on that momentum, the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA) has pledged a $100,000 matching gift—matching the first $100,000 in new campaign donations following this launch.
With an emphasis on Real Estate MS scholarships, this campaign builds on decades of partnership between the Graaskamp Center and WREAA, ensuring Wisconsin continues to produce graduates who lead with expertise, integrity, and vision — making a lasting impact on communities and the industry worldwide.
Help Us Build a Bright Future for Our Students
Your gift today doesn’t just fund scholarships—it transforms lives, strengthens our community, and sustains Wisconsin’s proud legacy of leadership in real estate education.
Make your gift today — together, we can ensure tomorrow’s leaders have the opportunity to learn, lead, and build a brighter future for the industry we all share.
To donate, use the QR code or this Graaskamp Center Scholarship link. Questions? Contact Lee Gottschalk at lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu or Will Wait at will.wait@supportuw.org.
Thank you for supporting our talented and passionate real estate students—the next generation of industry leaders.
Your generosity helps create opportunities that empower our students to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact on the world of real estate.
Levels of Support: Every gift strengthens the program’s reputation, creates life-changing opportunities for students, and sustains the Wisconsin tradition of excellence in real estate.
Tier Description
Community Supporter: Up to $4,999
Foundational Supporter: $5,000
Keystone Supporter: $10,000
Skyline Supporter: $25,000
Legacy Supporter: $100,000+