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Central Wyoming College has more than $1.4 million in scholarships to support you! 

We offer a variety of institutional and program-specific scholarships; scholarships for activities, GPA's, High School Equivalency and scholarships from donors who love what you love! 

Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor of the award. Scholarships can be based on merit, need, demographics, or career focus. Check the drop-down lists below to explore your options!

Please check the description of the scholarship for more information.

All CWC Foundation and Institutional scholarships require completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 1.
Students must be degree-seeking and enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits.

March 1, 2020, is the deadline to apply for scholarships for the 20-21 academic year. Scholarship applications open November 1, 2019. 

Guaranteed Scholarships



Scholarships

Scholarships for a variety of students and activities

CWC Outdoor Education & Recreation Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full-time student
  • Must be enrolled in one of the CWC Outdoor Education programs
  • Preference given to female students
  • Interested students must set up a scholarship interview with appropriate Outdoor Education faculty
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship

Requirements
  • Must complete on-line Scholarship Application for consideration 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as shown on an official transcript(s) of high school or any previous college course work;
  • Resume which outlines a) the applicant's involvement in school and community activities, and b) evidence of leadership roles assumed by the applicant in such activities.
  • Commitment to participation in a broad range of campus activities for at least 40 hours per semester.
  • Interview with Admissions/Scholarship Committee. Please contact Admissions at 307-855-2119 to schedule an appointment. (Interviews may be conducted over the phone if it is a hardship for the student to come to campus.) 
  • Scholarship award: $3,000
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship is renewable for a second year.  Please see Financial Aid for more information.
NOTES

The CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship (previously known as the CWC Quality Leader scholarship,) is awarded to students who show special promise to be leaders in the classroom and in campus activities. Student Ambassadors are a highly visible group on campus who act as representatives & recruiters for the college and participate in campus activities. Student Ambassadors donate 40 hours each semester in student ambassador work, such as giving campus tours and helping with various campus events.

CWC Student Senate Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • High financial need
  • Priority given to students in the following order:
    • CWC student senate officer
    • CWC student senator
    • Activity committee member
    • Any student
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

 

Basketball, Men's & Women's

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Interview / skills review with head coach of sport
  • Participate in all team activities for the entire academic year
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements

Brad Eastman Rodeo Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Member of the CWC Rodeo Team
  • Full-time student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Preference given to students from the following areas:
    • Dubois High School Graduate
    • Fremont county High School Graduate
  • Scholarship award varies

Cross Country, Men's & Women's

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Interview / skills review with head coach of sport
  • Participate in all team activities for the entire academic year
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements

Golf, Men's & Women's

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Interview / skills review with head coach of sport
  • Participate in all team activities for the entire academic year
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements

Riverton Rendezvous Rodeo Scholarship Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5
  • Must be full time student and member of CWC Rodeo Team
  • Available to first year students of Fremont County
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Rodeo Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student
  • Interview with rodeo coach
  • Participation/excellence in rodeo event
  • Meet all NIRA eligibility requirements
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

Volleyball, Women's

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Interview / skills review with head coach of sport
  • Participate in all team activities for the entire academic year
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements

Scholarship for Wyoming Residents

Two Easy Steps to Apply

If you are eligible for the Hathaway Scholarship, you must:

  • Complete the Central Wyoming College Admissions Application
  • Send most recent high school transcripts with GPA and ACT scores to:  Central Wyoming College Financial Aid Office 2660 Peck Avenue Riverton, WY  82501

Central Wyoming College does not require a separate Hathaway application.

For up-to-date information and FAQ's for the Hathaway Scholarship, please click the following link: Hathaway Scholarship

 

CWC Employee Scholar

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award amount varies

 CWC Gear Up Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • CWC GEAR UP 
    • Gold   GPA 3.5 or ACT 25
    • Silver GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
  • Complete CWC Admissions Application by May 1 of senior year
  • Complete and mail CWC GEAR UP Wyoming Application to CWC GEAR UP Wyoming Project Director by June 1 of senior year (paper only)
  • Participation in the GUWY Program by October of your junior year
  • Verification of meaningful participation in the GUWY Program from your "host" college site by May 1
  • Please submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA by June 1 to Kathryn DeWitt, Scholarship Technician, CWC Financial Aid Office, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship Award: 
    • Gold $3,120
    • Silver $2256

CWC Honors Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Admissions Application and submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA  by June 1
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Awarded to every current year high school graduate with a minimum cumulative 3.5 high school GPA or minimum ACT score of 25
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: 
    • $3,120 with no Hathaway eligibility
    • $2,000 with Hathaway eligibility

CWC Non Resident Honors Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Admissions Application and submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA by June 1
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Awarded to every current year high school graduate with a minimum cumulative 3.5 high school GPA or minimum ACT score of 25
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: $4,248

CWC Non Resident Seniors Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete on-line Admissions Application and submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA by June 1
  • Must be a full-time student 
  • Awarded to every current year high school graduate with a cumulative 3.0 to 3.49 high school GPA or minimum ACT score of 21
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: $3,384

 CWC Seniors Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete on-line Admissions Application and submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA by June 1
  • Must be a full-time student 
  • Awarded to every current year high school graduate with a cumulative 3.0 to 3.49 high school GPA 
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: 
    • $2,256 with no Hathaway eligibility
    • $1,000 with Hathaway eligibility

CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete on-line Scholarship Application for consideration 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as shown on an official transcript(s) of high school or any previous college course work;
  • Resume which outlines a) the applicant's involvement in school and community activities, and b) evidence of leadership roles assumed by the applicant in such activities.
  • Commitment to participation in a broad range of campus activities for at least 40 hours per semester.
  • Interview with Admissions/Scholarship Committee. Please contact Admissions at 307-855-2119 to schedule an appointment. (Interviews may be conducted over the phone if it is a hardship for the student to come to campus.) 
  • Scholarship award: $3,000
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship is renewable for a second year.  Please see Financial Aid for more information.
NOTES

The CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship (previously known as the CWC Quality Leader scholarship,) is awarded to students who show special promise to be leaders in the classroom and in campus activities. Student Ambassadors are a highly visible group on campus who act as representatives & recruiters for the college and participate in campus activities. Student Ambassadors donate 40 hours each semester in student ambassador work, such as giving campus tours and helping with various campus events.

George F. Dobler and Grace Sessions Dobler Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student
  • Mnimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Fremont County resident
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Ida and Homer Fike Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Joseph R. Geraud Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum  cumulative 3.0 GPA earned each semester
  • Riverton High School graduate
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Kenneth Day Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum  cumulative 3.0 GPA earned each semester
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Laurie Stevens Nicholas

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum  cumulative 3.0 GPA earned each semester
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Lavinia Dobler Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with a minimum  cumulative 3.0 GPA earned each semester
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Mary Odde Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA 
  • Full or Part-time enrollment
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Sally E. Hill Memorial Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
  • Student must be enrolled in 6 credits or more
  • Open to non-traditional female students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Andrew Boulette Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need (complete FAFSA)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies 

Bank of the West Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Complete FAFSA

Bebout Family Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Scholarship Application 
  • Current year Shoshoni High School Graduate with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Letter of introduction required which includes the applicant's career goals and addresses how Shoshoni High School has contributed to his/her personal success
  • Personal resume required for application
  • Letter of reference from Shoshoni High counselor
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Bernie and Helen Berger Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Full time, degree seeking student
  • First preference given to a Lander, Wind River, Wyoming Indian or St. Stephen's High School graduate; Wind River Reservation resident who can demonstrate successful completion of home schooling or GED
  • Second preference to any degree seeking CWC student with minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Complete FAFSA

Bob, Irene and Dr. Barry Root Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Fremont County Resident
  • Full or part-time student

Bob, Irene and Dr. Barry Root Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students applying for this scholarship must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words, as part of the application process. This statement should describe the student's life's challenges, goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.

Brenda Lee Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students applying for this scholarship must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words, as part of the application process. This statement should describe the student's life's challenges, goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Charlene Kondur Scholarship 

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA to maximum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Cinco de Mayo Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Available to all potential and current CWC students, with preference given to Hispanic students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Curt E. Kaiser Jr. Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need (complete FAFSA)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Demonstrated need

CWC Bonus Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line admissions application
  • Submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA 
  • Awarded to every current year Fremont County High School graduate with a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
  • Enroll for a minimum of twelve credit hours
  • Two year award if student earns a minimum of twelve credit hours each semester with a minimum 2.5 GPA earned each semester
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award:  $400

CWC Gear Up Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • CWC GEAR UP Bronze  GPA = 2.75
  • Complete CWC Admissions Application by June 1 of senior year
  • Complete and mail CWC GEAR UP Wyoming Application to CWC GEAR UP Wyoming Project Director by May 1 of senior year (paper only)
  • Participation in the GUWY Program by October of your junior year
  • Verification of meaningful participation in the GUWY Program from your "host" college site by June 1
  • Please submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA by June 1 to Kathryn DeWitt, Scholarship Technician, CWC Financial Aid Office, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship Award: 
    • Bronze $500

CWC General Academic Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours or more; minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester for full-time awards; minimum of 6 credit hours earned each semester for part-time awards
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

CWC Jackson Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime or partime student student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words describing the student's life's challenges, educational goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.
  • Student must be attending the CWC Jackson Outreach Center
  • Official high school and college transcripts must be on file.

CWC Student Senate Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • High financial need
  • Full-time student
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Priority given to students in the following order:
    • CWC Student Senate Officer
    • CWC Student Senator
    • Activity Committee Member
    • Any student

David Usher Memorial Scholarship 

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student
  • Minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA
  • Native American student. Preference will be given to student from local tribes

Duncan-Chapela Scholarship Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA or GED equivalent score
  • High school or GED graduate
  • Foreign-born or child of foreign-born parent
  • Must be working toward an Associate Degree, enrolled for 6 or more credit hours per semester
  • Provide evidence of minimal fluency in a language other than English

First Interstate Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Fulltime student with a minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester

Frank and Cynthia McCarthy Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student
  • Minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA
  • Native American students, local tribes preferred
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

Jim & Audrey Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Preference given to full-time students. Minimum of 6 credit hours earned each semester
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Non-traditional student

Living with Diabetes Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA or GED score of 500
  • Full-time students, minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Award preference given to students in the following order
    • Student with Type 1 Diabetes
    • Student with Type 2 Diabetes
    • GED graduate
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

Marine Corps League FTD Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fremont County Resident 
  • Graduate of Fremont County High School
  • Full-time student with minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Priority given to students in the following order 
    • Former Marine or Spouse
    • Child of former Marine
    • Grand or great grandchild of a former Marine
    • Any student

Mary Odde Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Full or part-time scholarship

Riverton Jaycees Scholarship 

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Fremont Country resident

Sally E. Hill Memorial Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Student must be enrolled in 6 credits or more
  • Open to non-traditional female students

Sherry Douglas Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Scholarship is available to assist non-traditional, female students who demonstrate financial need
  • Must be enrolled for 6 credits or more
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain cumulative 2.0 GPA

U.S. Military Forces Support Group Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Available to U.S. Military Forces veterans with proof of an honorable discharge
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Available to students enrolled full or part-time, 6 credits minimum, any major
  • Member of the CWC U.S. Military Forces Support Group (may be awarded to a non-member who is a veteran if there is not a qualified applicant within the submissions.)

 Wayland H. Cato Endowment 

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have a current year FAFSA on file
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 or greater
  • Available to students enrolled full-time, 12 credits minimum, any major

Wind River Tribes Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits) enrolled in an associate degree program
  • Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.5/A=4.0.
  • Be willing to devote 10 hours per semester in a community service activity of own choice and approved by the CWC Native American Scholarship Committee
  • Can demonstrate an association with or relationship to either the Shoshone or Arapaho Tribe.
  • Must agree in writing to repay the scholarship if a degree is not attained within three years or if the student is not able to meet standards of progress which are outlined below. If standards of progress are not met or if the community service activity is not accomplished by the end of the semester, the student will be placed on probation for the subsequent semester and the bonus shall be withheld pending correction of the deficiency during the probationary period. No interest will be charged, should the student be liable for repayment
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must have successfully fulfilled the community service requirement during the previous semester
  • At the discretion of CWC Native American Scholarship Committee, students failing to meet renewal requirements may be placed on probation for one semester, in which case, scholarship aid shall pay for tuition only

ABE/GED Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Scholarship Application 
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Minimum GED battery average of 500
  • Must be a Central Wyoming College HEQ/GED Graduate
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student

Violet Fleak, GED scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line scholarship application 
  • First preference given to GED graduate
  • Full-time students
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester.

 

Bob Irene and Dr. Barry Root Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Fremont County Resident

 Brenda Lee Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students applying for this scholarship must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words, as part of the application process. This statement should describe the student's life's challenges, goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.

CWC General Academic Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours or more; minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester for full-time awards; minimum of 6 credit hours earned each semester for part-time awards.
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

CWC Jackson Center Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students applying for this scholarship must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words, as part of the application process. This statement should describe the student's life's challenges, educational goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.
  • Student must be attending the CWC Jackson Outreach Center.

Fremont County High School Graduate Stipend

REQUIREMENTS
  • Awarded to every current year Fremont county High School graduate with a 2.75 - 2.99 cumulative high school GPA
  • Must submit a six or seven semester high school transcript 
  • Must enroll for a minimum of six (6) credit hours
  • Two year award if student earns a minimum of six credit hours each semester with a minimum 2.0 GPA earned each semester.
  • $500 award with no Hathaway eligibility; $400 award with Hathaway eligibility

Jackson Outreach Center Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be attending the CWC Jackson Outreach Center.

Jim & Audrey Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student

Mary Odde Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student

Sally E. Hill Memorial Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Open to non-traditional female students

U.S. Military Forces Support Group Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Available to U.S. Military Forces veterans with proof of honorable discharge
  • Member of the CWC U.S. Military Forces Support Group (may be awarded to a mon-member who is a veteran if there is not a qualified applicant within the group)
  • Scholarship award amount: varies

Wyoming National Guard Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Available to current, active Wyoming National Guard members enrolled as credit students at CWC under the following conditions:
    • The annual distribution will be administered by the CWC Office of Financial Aid, who is authorized to divide it appropriately among eligible applicants to pay for educational expenses which may include tuition, books, fees, etc.
  • Scholarship award amount: varies

 

 

 

 

Ann King Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0
  • Full or part-time student
  • Student must be from the Wind River Indian Reservation
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Cinco de Mayo Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Available to all potential and current CWC students, with preference given to Hispanic students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

David Usher Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Scholarship Application 
  • Native American student with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
  • Preference will be given to student from local tribes.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line scholarship application 
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester for renewal
  • Complete an on-line scholarship application

Duncan-Chapela Scholarship Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • High school or GED graduate
  • Foreign-born or a child of a foreign-born parent
  • Minimum GPA 2.5 or GED equivalent score
  • Must be working toward an Associate Degree; enrolled for 6 or more credit hours per semester
  • Provide evidence of minimal fluency in a language other than English
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Frank & Cynthia McCarthy Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line scholarship application
  • Available to Native American students, local tribes preferred
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line scholarship application
  • Maintain minimum 2.5 GPA each semester

Mike Bair Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be a Native American student from current year's St. Stephen's High School, Wyoming Indian High School, or Riverton High School graduating class
  • Must be taking an English or creative writing class
  • Funds to be used for tuition and fees only

Wind River Tribes Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship

 REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits) enrolled in an associate degree program
  • Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.5-4.0
  • Be willing to devote 10 hours per semester in a community service activity of own choice and approved by the CWC Native American Scholarship Committee
  • Can demonstrate an association with or other relationship to either the Shoshone or Arapaho Tribe
  • Must agree in writing to repay the scholarship if a degree is not attained within three years or if the student is not able to meet standards of progress which are outlined below. If standards of progress are not met or if the community service activity is not accomplished by the end of the semester, the student will be placed on probation for the subsequent semester and the bonus shall be withheld pending correction of the deficiency during the probationary period. No interest will be charged, should the student be liable for repayment.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must have successfully fulfilled the community service requirement during the previous semester
  • At the discretion of CWC Native American Scholarship Committee, students failing to meet renewal requirements may be placed on probation for one semester, in which case, scholarship aid shall pay for tuition only.

Bebout Family Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line Scholarship Application 
  • Current year Shoshoni High School Graduate with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Letter of introduction required which includes the applicant's career goals and addresses how Shoshoni High School has contributed to his/her personal success
  • Personal resume required for application
  • Letter of reference from Shoshoni High counselor
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Bernie and Helen Berger Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full time, degree seeking student
  • First preference given to a Lander, Wind River, Wyoming Indian or St. Stephen's High School graduate; Wind River Reservation resident who can demonstrate successful completion of home schooling or GED
  • Second preference to any degree seeking CWC student with minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Complete FAFSA

Curt E. Kaiser Jr. Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Fulltime student minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need (complete FAFSA)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Two year award if student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester with at least 12 credit hours earned each semester
  • Demonstrated need

Fremont County High School Graduate Stipend

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete an on-line admissions application
  • Submit a six or seven semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA 
  • Awarded to every current year Fremont County High School graduate with a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
  • Enroll for a minimum of twelve credit hours
  • Two year award if student earns a minimum of twelve credit hours each semester with a minimum 2.5 GPA earned each semester
  • Scholarship award:  
    • $500 with no Hathaway eligibility

Joseph R. Geraud Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student
  • Riverton High School graduate
  • Outstanding academic and extra-curricular activities performance
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

Larry Vowles Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum high school cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be pursuing an Associate of Science degree with emphasis in the physical sciences
  • Must be a graduate of a Fremont county High School
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Riverton Jaycees Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum high school cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student
  • Must be a resident of a Fremont county High School

Ronald F. Thon Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduate of Riverton High School
  • Minimum high school cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Exhibit high financial need
  • Submit a "statement of vision." Using no more than 500 words, applicants should address where they envision themselves five to 10 years after their college education.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA earned each semester and a minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester

 

Siegfried/Fabrizius Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
  • Must be full-time student
  • Applicant must complete a goal statement in writing as part of the CWC Scholarship Application.  Goal statement must indicate how scholarship assistance will impact their educational plan and benefit their situation.
  • Student must have graduated from Riverton High School within ten years of applying
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • If GPA is maintained, student is eligible to reapply for a second award

The Home Source Realty Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in business, accounting or economics
  • Must be a full or part-time student
  • Preference will be given to Fremont County and Wyoming students.

Program Specific Scholarships

Scholarships by program and area of study 

CWC Agriculture Scholarship*

Requirements
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in an Agri-Business program
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: varies

Charles W. Bryant Memorial

Requirements
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a Fremont County resident
  • Must be enrolled in an Agri-Business program earning a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Scholarship award: varies

The Darrell Winfield Scholarship

Requirements
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be actively involved in the CWC equine studies program
  • Must be a full or part-time student

Denny Ashley Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference given to Wyoming resident
  • Must be pursuing a degree in either Agriculture or Equine Science
  • Scholarship award: varies

Farm Credit Services of America

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a full-time Sophomore student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture
  • Must be a permanent resident of Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota or Wyoming
  • Scholarship award: varies

Leo & Jeanne Wambolt Agriculture Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursing a degree in Agriculture
  • Preference given to 
    • Riverton resident
    • Fremont county resident
    • Wyoming resident
  • Scholarship award: varies

Bebout Equine Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies

Ronnie Alexander Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies

Wendy Larsen Endowment Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies

 

 

Hugh & Olive Day Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in business
  • Scholarship award: varies

Larsen Leadership Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in business
  • Priority will be given to Fremont county students
  • Scholarship award: varies

Reddon & Koehn Accounting Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursuing an AS or AAS in Accounting
  • Must submit a 500 word (maximum) personal statement communicating career and life goals
  • Scholarship award: varies

Stephenson Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in business
  • Scholarship award: varies

The Home Source Realty Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in business, accounting or economics
  • Must be a full or part-time student
  • Preference will be given to Fremont County and Wyoming students.

W.B. & Eula E. Wimpenney Business Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in one of the following programs:
    • Accounting
    • Business Administration
    • Business Management
  • Must be a Wyoming resident
 

CWC Communication Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Communication
  • Full or part-time student enrolled in 6 or more CWC credits
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Students must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Students must earn a minimum of a 3.0 (B) in all courses specifically emphasized for Communication majors
  • Students are required to earn a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester for full -time awards
  • Students are required to earn a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester for part-time awards

Dale A. Smith Endowment for the Audio & Visual Arts

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Broadcasting
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Each applicant will compose an essay about themselves, their life's experiences and why they are deserving of this scholarship.
  • Scholarship award: varies

CWC Film Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Film
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: varies

Rich Bircumshaw Memorial Broadcasting Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Broadcasting
  • Scholarship award: varies

LeRoy Peck Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student
  • Preference will be given to students interested in English or Journalism as a career or academic pursuit.
  • Scholarship award: varies

The CWC New Media Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be interested in new media production as a career or academic pursuit
  • Must be a full or part-time student
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)  

NOTE:  Students are required to work some evenings and weekends.  Television students are required to help during live broadcasts of Wyoming PBS productions as well as Rustler Television broadcasts of Volleyball and basketball games.  Radio students will be required to spend 3-4 hours a week in some type of assigned work at KCWC-FM.

Beckie Creek Wiley Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be first year student enrolled in nursing program
  • Must be a single parent
  • Must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Wyoming
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be a resident of Wyoming
  • Cannot be affiliated with any Blue Cross Blue Shield employee
  • Scholarship award: $1000
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA.

CWC Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Preference given to Fremont County residents
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Don Irelan Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Dorothy K. Wimpenney Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be a Wyoming resident
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Elliott T. Minick Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be a non-traditional student
  • Must be a Wyoming resident
  • Must score above average on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

 Excellence in Math & Science Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.4 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student, enrolled in 12 CWC credits or more
  • Must major in the following areas:  Biological Science, Computer Science, Earth/Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, Engineering
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, maintains a 3.4 semester GPA, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Fremont County Voiture #1437 40/8 Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be a Fremont County resident
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

George Edward Chisholm Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in engineering or accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be a full or part-time student
  • Students must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

George Krause Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be first-year nursing student
  • Must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Georgina D. Newman Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full or part-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be Fremont County resident
  • Priority given to Lander residents
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Heather Lynn Paul Memorial Nursing  Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full or part-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be first-year student enrolled in nursing program in Jackson
  • Preference will be given to Jackson applicants who have been a resident of the Jackson region for five or more years
  • Must submit a letter that addresses:
    • Financial need
    • Commitment to helping people
    • Community service/involvement
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Continuing eligibility provided minimum GPA is the equivalent of 3.0, and student is otherwise eligible to remain in the program.  Renewal for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA.

Hewitt & Jo Youtz Memorial Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Hugh & Olive Day Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA 
  • Full or part-time student, 6 CWC credits or more
  • Scholarships shall be awarded to students in the following declared area of study:  Engineering and GeoSciences
  • Preference will be given to Wyoming residents
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Jonathan Peter MacDonald Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be non traditional, male nursing student
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Jeffrey D. Heckart Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Priority given to Riverton High School graduate
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Jim & Margaret Stoll Memorial Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full or part-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
  • Preference given to students in the following order:
    • Wind River High School graduate
    • Fremont County resident
    • Wyoming resident
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Kucera Family Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Larry Vowles Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full or part-time student, enrolled in 6 CWC credits or more
  • Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be pursuing an Associate of Science degree with emphasis in the physical sciences
  • Must be a graduate of a Fremont County High School
  • Must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

L. Pearl Moran Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Mabel Chisholm Blakely Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Must be first year nursing student
  • Preference given to Lander residents
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship cannot be renewed for a second year.

Math Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full or part time student currently enrolled or have completed Calculus 2
  • Must be either a Math, Math Education or Engineering Major
  • Full or part-time student enrolled in 6 or more CWC credits.
  • Award will be distributed to the recipient for the next semester only if enrolled at CWC
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship cannot be renewed for a second year.

Ralph Schaefer Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student enrolled in 12 or more CWC credits
  • Must be pursuing a degree in
  • Engineering
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Raymond Winter Memorial Scholarship 

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled full or part-time, 6 CWC credits or more
  • Must be pursuing degree in biological or physical sciences (pre-nursing, pre-medicine, or pre-veterinary sciences)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for four additional semesters, three years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA.
NOTES
  • Students have the opportunity to work with a science faculty in the lab.

Riverton Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Preference given to first-year nursing student
  • Preference given to student with demonstrated financial need
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship cannot be renewed for second year.

 

Roger & Barbara Gose Allied Health Science Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School or college transcripts with cumulative 3.0 GPA or ACT of 21
  • Full or part-time enrolled in 6 CWC credits or more
  • Students must be pursuing a degree in biological or physical sciences (including pre-nursing, pre-medicine or pre-veterinary science)
  • Preference given to single parents, returning or adult students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for four additional semesters, three years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Rose Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Student must complete FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Preference given to:
    • Resident of Dubois
    • Resident of Fremont County
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Ruth Foster Memorial Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Order of preference:
    • Resident of Lander
    • Resident of Fremont County
    • All qualified nursing students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA

Shawnda R. Watkins Memorial Nursing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full or part-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Preference given to second-year student
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship is not renewable

Stephenson Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be enrolled full-time, 12 CWC credits or more
  • Must be pursuing degree in chemistry or engineering
  • Preference given to non-traditional students
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA.

 

William & Sally Culbertson Memorial Nursing

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time student accepted into the CWC nursing program
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for two additional semesters, two years total, provided the student continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a scholarship application and submits a FAFSA.

CWC Art Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Student must be pursuing a degree in Fine Arts
  • Portfolio reviewed by Art faculty
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Achieve a 3.0 GPA in all Fine Arts courses
  • Enroll in at least one three-credit Fine Arts on-campus course per semester/six credits an academic year.
  • Must attend 75 percent of Art Department events. At the beginning of each semester, a calendar of events will be provided. Students are responsible for getting Art Department faculty signatures at each event and turning in cards at end of semester.
  • Art Department faculty review students at the end of fall semester for spring scholarships. Student found not adhering to the maintenance requirements will have scholarship reduced or cancelled.
  • Scholarship Award: Amount varies

Barbara Drake Haddenham Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in music or education
  • Preference given to applicants who provide evidence of attendance at Arapahoe school (any major)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Bess Butler Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain 3.0 GPA each semester
  • Must be full-time, female student
  • Active participant in the CWC Theater Program.  Participation includes any aspect of theatre ranging from acting, playing an instrument, stage technician, publications, marketing, etc.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Donald E. Quayle Education Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in education
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Graham Family Performing Arts Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA (high school or college)
  • Full or part-time student
  • Must have strong interest in the performing arts
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

George & Margaret Reynolds Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 2.5 GPA 
  • Must be full-time student who is one of the following (listed in the order of preference):
    • editor of a student newspaper
    • photography editor of a student newspaper
    • business manager of a student newspaper
    • a student who has a declared program of study within the Fine Arts Division or who actively participates in the music or theater program.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Helen Lee Memorial Art Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 2.5 GPA
  • Must be part-time student (3-11 credit hours)
  • Must be enrolled in at least one art course
  • Preference given to senior citizens
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Hugh & Olive Day Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA 
  • Full or part-time student
  • Scholarships shall be awarded to students in the following declared area of study: Education or Engineering
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Jack & Lorraine Larsen Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 2.0 GPA (high school or college)
  • Must be full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in theatre
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

L. Pearl Moran Arts Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA 
  • Must be full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in visual or performing arts
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Stephenson Memorial-Art

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA 
  • Must be full-time student
  • Must be pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts
  • Scholarship award: amount varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship can be renewed for a second year, if recipient continues to meet the scholarship requirements.

CWC Theatre Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Interview required with appropriate Theatre faculty
  • Participation in major theatre productions and enrollment each semester in theatre classes
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum of 12 credit hours earned each semester for full-time awards, minimum of 6 credit hours earned each semester for part-time awards

Tonia C. Burnette Memorial Endowment

REQUIREMENTS
  • Full-time student with minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Pursuing a degree in the arts, including, but not limited to, performing, musical, or visual disciplines.
  • Preference will be given to students within these areas; however, if no such student exists in a given year, preference will be given to students of the Arts and Sciences.
  • Based on academic excellence, achievement potential, and desire to promote the arts through their chosen field of study, as illustrated through a written essay.

 

CWC Outdoor Education & Recreation Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Full-time student
  • Must be enrolled in one of the CWC Outdoor Education programs
  • Interested students must set up a scholarship interview with appropriate Outdoor Education faculty
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

Hugh & Olive Day Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Full or part-time student
  • Scholarships shall be awarded to students in the following declared area of GeoSciences/Earth Sciences:
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

 

Charles N. Stump Sr. Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in a professional/technical area of study
  • Full or part-time student
  • Preference is given to Hot Springs County students
  • Students applying for this scholarship must write a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words, as part of the application process. The statement should describe the student's background, professional aspirations, life's goals, and how this scholarship would help in achieving individual and financial independence.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

CWC Fire Science Scholarship*

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in the Fire Science program
  • Full or part-time student
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Vocational Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS 
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student 
  • Must be majoring in CWC Vocational program (AAS or Certificate)
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Dauler Family Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS 
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Major
  • Student must submit a 500-word personal statement outlining their career & life goals.
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

 

Midvale Fire Department Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be a non-traditional student
  • Preference is given to students majoring in:
    • Fire Science
    • Vocational programs
  • Preference given to students from:
    • Pavillion, Kinnear, Shoshoni, & Riverton (areas served by Midvale Fire Department)
    • Fremont County
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

Pete Piplica Vocational Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Student to be pursuing a degree in one of the vocational programs offered at CWC

Steve McKay Crerar Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be a Criminal Justice major
  • Must be a Wyoming resident
  • Scholarship award: amount varies

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