creative Thinking and Enrichment Tools

The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is proud to offer Summer Scholarships to support gifted students in pursuing enriching educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom. These scholarships provide financial assistance for students to attend summer programs, camps, and other specialized learning opportunities that align with their unique talents and interests. Whether exploring STEM, the arts, leadership, or other advanced studies, our scholarships help ensure that all gifted students have access to meaningful growth experiences. WATG is committed to fostering the potential of Wisconsin's gifted youth by expanding access to high-quality learning opportunities.


As part of the application, students must submit either an essay or a video/multimedia presentation, along with one reference letter from a teacher or a non-family member. The essay or presentation should address the following:


  • Personal background and advanced enrichment needs.
  • A description of the summer program or class you wish to attend and the reasons for your interest in it.
  • An explanation of why you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship.

Student Summer Scholarships

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3Doodler Pens

Description: Handheld 3D printing pens that allow users to draw three-dimensional objects with heated plastic that quickly hardens.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Encourages creativity, spatial reasoning, and hands-on design thinking; excellent for prototyping and experimenting with STEM concepts.


Ideal for: Ages 8+, learners interested in art, design, and engineering


Link: https://amzn.to/3LOIT4V

Art for Kids Hub Drawing Books

Description: Step-by-step drawing guides for kids, covering a wide range of subjects from animals to popular characters.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Builds artistic skills, fine motor coordination, and confidence in creative expression.


Ideal for: Ages 6–12, students who enjoy drawing, visual arts, and following structured creative projects


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LEGO Creator/Technic Kits

Description: Advanced LEGO kits that allow for building vehicles, machines, and intricate structures, often with moving parts.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Develops engineering thinking, spatial visualization, and creative problem-solving.


Ideal for: Ages 7+ (Creator) or 9+ (Technic), students who enjoy building and mechanical challenges


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Magna-Tiles

Description: Magnetic geometric tiles that can be used to construct 2D and 3D structures.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Supports spatial reasoning, geometry understanding, engineering thinking, and open-ended creativity.


Ideal for: Ages 3+, but especially engaging for 6–12-year-olds exploring design and construction


Link: https://amzn.to/4ieTiDd

Makey Make

Description: An invention kit that turns everyday objects into touchpads or controllers that interact with computers.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Encourages creative problem-solving, electronics experimentation, coding, and unconventional thinking.


Ideal for: Ages 8+, learners interested in technology, innovation, and STEAM projects


Link: https://amzn.to/47RvjGv

Story Cubes

Description: Dice with pictures used to spark storytelling, imagination, and creative writing.


Why It’s Great for Gifted Students: Promotes divergent thinking, narrative creativity, language skills, and imaginative problem-solving.


Ideal for: Ages 6+, students who enjoy storytelling, creative writing, and idea generation


Link: https://amzn.to/3KgCZch