Each year, the La Follette School awards the annual Stephen F. Brenton Health Policy Scholarship to a student seeking to pursue a career in the health sector.
The scholarship was created to honor Stephen F. Brenton, a widely respected leader who spent his career in health policy.
A UW–Madison alumnus, Brenton was President and CEO of the influential Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) from 2002 to 2015. Brenton’s advocacy helped shape the healthcare landscape in Wisconsin and across the country.
The Brenton Scholarship was created and endowed with financial contributions from WHA members.
New in 2024, all students pursuing an undergraduate certificate from the La Follette School are eligible to apply for the annual award. The scholarship supports hands-on learning experiences for students interested in careers in health policy.
Brenton Scholarship recipients
2024-25: Grace Pierner (certificate in health policy x’25)
2023–24: Mia Williams (MPA/MPH x’24)
2022–23: Stacey Novogoratz (MPA/MPH x’25)
2021–22: Name withheld by request
2020–21: Katie Gray (MPA ’22)
2019–20: Allison Couture (MPA ’20)
2018–19: Emily Capodarco (MPA/JD ’21)
2017–18: Mitchell Running (MPA ’17, MPH ’18)
2016–17: Joseph Bates (MPA/MPH ’17)
2015–16: Wes Robertson (MPA/MPA ’16)
Grace Pierner receives 2024-25 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
Mia Williams receives Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
This annual award recognizes an outstanding La Follette School student who plans to pursue a career in the health sector.
Brenton Scholarships Support Future Leaders in Health Policy
Since 2016, the La Follette School has awarded the annual Stephen F. Brenton Health Policy Scholarship to a student seeking to pursue a career in the health sector.