LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Community Fine Arts Center Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship available to graduating seniors in SCSD #1. This scholarship will be awarded to a commitment Art student as demonstrated by concentration of their high school studies in Art. DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2023. Information on how to apply for the scholarship and for the application is available here CFAC_Scholarship_Application_2023.pdf
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship available to graduating female student active in the Catholic community. DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2023. Application and information available here HSCP_Scholarship_2023.pdf
Sweetwater 1 Foundation Scholarships
A variety of scholarships for seniors graduating with the Class of 2023! DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2023. For information and application process click Sweetwater1 Foundation Scholarships
Aspen Mountain Medical Center General Scholarship:
Three $500 scholarships awarded to 2023 graduating seniors in Sweetwater County. To qualify, students must have earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and scored a 22 (or higher) on the ACT. Students should have a record of volunteerism in the community in a non-school capacity and also have participated in extra-curricular activities. DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2023. To apply click AMMC General Scholarship 2023.pdf .
Aspen Mountain Medical Center Health Academy Student Scholarship:
$1,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating Health Academy student at RSHS. To qualify, students must have earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and scored a 22 (or higher) on the ACT. Students must be planning to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college. DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2023. To apply click AMMC Health Academy Scholarship 2023.pdf
Wyoming School Resource Officer Association Scholarship
Two, one time, $500 scholarships available to students interested in pursuing a career in education, law, or a related field at a Wyoming college/university. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2023. _WYSROA Scolarship 2022-2023.pdf
Wyoming Auctioneers Association Scholarship
One, $500 scholarship available to students graduating in 2023 and attending a Wyoming institution of higher learning. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2023 WAA Scholarship Application 22_23.pdf
Jurich Family Memorial Scholarship:
$8,000 scholarship available to RSHS graduating senior with a family history in Rock Springs attending a 2 or 4 year college. Application requires top 1 or 2 college choices (plus estimated cost of attendance for each school), FAFSA form completed and uploaded to the application, 2 letters of recommendation and 3 essays (max 300 words). DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2023 (5:00 PM MST). Jurich Family Memorial Scholarship
Memorial Hospital Staff Scholarship
Current RSHS graduating seniors are eligible to apply for this $3,000 scholarship. To be considered, students must have an interest in the health care field with a cumulative 3.5 GPA and 90% or better school attendance rate. Also considered will be the student’s performance in school and community efforts. Must NOT have a criminal background or disciplinary referrals. DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2023 MHSC Scholarship Application 2023.pdf
Hillcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship
$2,500 per year scholarship available to a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2023. More information and application available at Hilcorp FLA Scholarship Application
Sweetwater County - Wyoming Farm Bureau Scholarship
$500 scholarship available to a Regular or Century member of a Farm Bureau family in Sweetwater County. Applicants must be planning to attend a Wyoming college and have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023. Farm Bureau Scholarship application_2023.pdf
Gary's Foundation Scholarship
Gary's Foundation will award (5) $2,500 scholarships to graduates of a Sweetwater County High School. This is a need based scholarship with emphasis on single-parent households. Funds can be utilized at a University/College, Technical School or Trade School. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023. GARYS FOUNDATION FINAL.pdf
REGIONAL/STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Douvas Scholarship
$500 scholarship available to a first-generation American youth who demonstrates financial need and motivation to attend college. DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2023. Click here for more information and to apply: 2023-02-21-Douvas-Memorial-Scholarship-Call-for-Applications.pdf
Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Scholarship
$1000 scholarship available to a Wyoming resident, either graduating high school or an enrolled college student pursuing a college discipline of or relating to agriculture or natural resources. Available to use at any accredited university, college or trade school. For information and application download WWPC Scholarship Application 2023.docx . DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2023
Kaiser Foundation Scholarship
This renewable $4,000/year scholarship requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. To apply, students must complete the application and provide the supporting documentation to Ms. Hanson in the RSHS Counseling Center NO LATER than MARCH 8, 2023. Scholarship information and application can be downloaded by clicking 22-23 Kaiser Foundation Application.
Wyoming Admissions Officer (WAO) Scholarship
One-time scholarship available to a high school senior with a 2.75 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 18. This scholarship can be used in- or out-of-state at a college, university or trade school. For more information and scholarship application click 22-23 WAO Scholarship Information and Application. Completed application information should be turned in to Ms. Hanson in the Counseling Center. DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2023.
Wyoming Game Warden’s Association Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship available to graduating high school seniors. Available to use at in-state or out-of-state trade schools, community colleges or universities. To apply, download the application materials here Wyoming Game Warden's Association Scholarship . Return the completed application to WyGameWardensAssoc@gmail.com. DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023.
Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship
Scholarship available to students that will be attending a Wyoming college, university, or trade school and pursuing an education that could lead to a career in the transportation industry. Approved areas of study include Business Management, Computers, Accounting, Office Management, Safety, Diesel Mechanics and Truck Driving. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2023. Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship 2023
Adeline Neilson Scholarship
Scholarships are available to full time students attending: college (graduate or undergraduate), junior college, trade or technical schools. Each scholarship is for one academic year. Students may apply each year. The self-explanatory application form is available through April 10, 2023 by sending an e-mail request to: ansfnd@gmail.com. The completed application must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2023.
Wyoming Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship
The Wyoming Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship is for graduates of Wyoming high schools or holders of a Wyoming GED enrolling in college. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time during the year the scholarship is used. Completion of a full course load with a minimum 2.0 GPA is required for renewal. Interested applicants need to complete the application, have two letters of reference, and a color photo of applicant. DEADLINE: JUNE 1st, 2023. Applications can be downloaded at Wyoming Scottish Rite Scholarship Info and mail it to: Scottish Rite Foundation, 1820 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The HSF general scholarship program is available for people of Hispanic ethnicity from underprivileged backgrounds. The value of the fund ranges from $500 to $5,000. You have a higher chance of acceptance if you are studying a STEM subject. Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA for high school students. You also need to have completed the FAFSA application. For other criteria and details, go to Hispanic Scholarship Fund Information
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