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SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour
About the Program
Since 2010, the Scan Design Foundation (SDF) has supported UW-Madison programs that promote Danish American relations and sustainability education.
Our program was redesigned in Fall 2025 to center on place‑based learning in Wisconsin, allowing students to explore sustainability through real-world experiences, interdisciplinary dialogue, and hands-on engagement with people and landscapes across the state via a pre-semester study tour.
The SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour is a fully-funded program open to students from Danish universities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’re looking for students with a genuine interest in environmental and cultural sustainability.
The Fall 2026 SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour dates are planned for Friday, August 21, 2026 to Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
What to Expect
- Global Networking: Connect with like-minded international and domestic students who share your passion for sustainable development. Build friendships and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.
- Pre-Semester Study Tour: Before the semester starts, selected students from Danish universities, a Norwegian university partner program, and UW-Madison will join a week-long study tour exploring environmental and cultural sustainability in Wisconsin.
- Midterm and End-of-Term Events: Stay connected with your cohort through a few sponsored events throughout the semester.
To be considered for the Fall 2026 SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour, please click the link below to be directed to our interest form. Interest form submissions are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Exploring Sustainability Through a Global Lens
SDF students presented at the 2025 UW-Madison Sustainability Symposium. Their poster highlighted student reflections from the inaugural Fall 2025 SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour. Click on the photo for more highlights on our Sustainability Focus page.