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Wyoming College Scholarships

It can be difficult to find the money to pay for a college education no matter where you are located within the country, but in very rural and agricultural states like Wyoming, it can be even more troublesome. Because even in state colleges are most likely at a distance from home that prohibits commuting, you have to worry about the cost of living on campus on top of tuition and other fees. You need all the help you can get, and much of the “free money” available to assist you will be through Wyoming scholarships.

The Douvas Memorial Scholarship is for first-generation Americans residing in Wyoming. One outstanding applicant will receive a $500 award toward attendance at any state college or university. The Hathaway Memorial Scholarship, named after a former governor of Wyoming, is based on need as well as merit. While not requiring excellent academic scores, average SAT/ACT scores and a good GPA are necessary, as well as a large amount of unmet financial need. Up to $3000 per academic year may be awarded for enrollment at a state college or university. County Commissioners Scholarships are awarded for each Wyoming county to students enrolled in a state school.

Wyoming has a large American Indian population, many of which are underprivileged. The Northern Arapaho Tribal Scholarship, based on need and merit, is available to individuals who can prove membership within the tribe and have a course of study and long-term career goals in mind. The Shoshone Tribal Scholarships are based on need and are awarded to the most financially disadvantaged members of the tribe. Applicants will be enrolled in a degree program at a state institution and maintain an average GPA.

List of Wyoming Scholarships

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.