A NOTE ON PAYMENTS: Most scholarships for 2021-22 have now been paid out, and should appear in your student account soon. If they do not, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Daniel (daniel@wycf.org | (307) 223-3063).

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2022

WYCF Scholarships support those in Wyoming who wish to pursue higher education, while giving donors a way to affect the future of Wyoming by helping students further their education. We strongly advise applicants to read the guide to applying, below, before starting an application.

Guide to Applying

Step 1: Review the chart near the bottom of this page to determine if you think are eligible for one or more WYCF scholarships.

Click on the scholarship name in the table below this Guide to Applying to learn more about each scholarship’s criteria.

Step 2: If you believe you are eligible for scholarships, you will fill out a “common application.”

 We strongly suggest preparing your answers in advance, and making sure your writing is strong! 

1. 1. Fill out the common application, including some short answer questions which you should prepare by clicking here. 
   2. For some opportunities, once you’ve finished the common application, you’re done! The system will tell you which you’ve already applied for.
   3. For some, though, you’ll be directed to some follow-up questions. You can find out what these are in advance by clicking on the name of the scholarship in the table below.  
   4. If references are required for the scholarship you are applying for, be sure to ask your references in advance if they are willing to write one on your behalf. Again, there’s more information on this in the table below.

Step 3: Gather information to fill out your Financial Aid Affidavit (which is part of the Common Application). Prepare your answers by previewing the questions here.

Net Price Calculators provided by most Wyoming Colleges:

• Casper College
• Central Wyoming College
• Eastern Wyoming College
• Sheridan College
• Laramie County Community College
• Northwest College
• Western Wyoming Community College
• University of Wyoming

To help you calculate expenses for off-campus living, you can use the Wyoming Women’s Foundation Self Sufficiency Calculator. This is an excellent tool that can help anyone make personal finance decisions (it is not designed exclusively for women).

There are several additional, useful articles on the cost of books, like this one.  

Step 4. Read these important pieces of information:  

• Once you submit a set of questions, YOU CANNOT CHANGE THEM. Be sure to double check your answers before submitting.   
• Don’t worry if some questions feel irrelevant to you: they are to establish eligibility for other opportunities.   
• If you think the system gives you the wrong result at any point, or if you have any questions at all, please email Daniel Galbreath (daniel@WYCF.org).  

Other important information about scholarships:

• Money is sent directly to the institution; you won’t personally receive it.  
• WYCF rules allow you to accept multiple scholarships, but you may want to check with your planned college or university about this.  
• Scholarship amounts are subject to change.  

Step 5. Make sure you are… 

• writing to a high standard 
• aware of your Hathaway status   

Step 6. Apply for WYCF scholarships! Create an account through the WYCF Scholarships portal and begin filling out applications. If you have NOT applied before using our online system, you will create a new username and password. If you have applied before, you will use your existing username and password. Please e-mail Daniel Galbreath (daniel@wycf.org) if you have any questions.