LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Sweetwater County Commissioners' Scholarship
This scholarship requires completed application, student essay, transcripts, 2 recommendation letters and the endorsement of the student's principal or counselor. DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2024. Click here for application packet 2024-COUNTY-COMMISSIONER-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION.pdf
Drag for a Cause Scholarship
$250 scholarship available to seniors with a demonstrated financial need planning to attend a university, college or trade school in the fall. DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024. For more information and the application click DFAC Scholarship Application.pdf
Jeane Darling Taylor Scholarship of Inspiration
$1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior that best exemplifies inspirational qualities such as triumphing over disabilities, personal tragedy or difficult life circumstances. Requires a 3.0 minimum GPA, one page narrative, 2 letters of recommendation and transcripts. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2024. For more information click Jeane Darling Taylor Scholarship Info.pdf
Gary's Foundation Scholarship
Gary's Foundation will award up to (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: APRIL 15, 2024. Gary's Foundation Scholarship
Aspen Mountain Medical Center Health Academy Student Scholarship:
$1,000 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 18, 2024. To apply click AMMC Health Academy Scholarship 2024.pdf
Aspen Mountain Medical Center General Scholarship:
One $500 scholarships awarded to 2024 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 18, 2024. To apply click AMMC General Scholarship 2024.pdf .
Sweetwater 1 Foundation Scholarships
A variety of scholarships for seniors graduating with the Class of 2024! DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2024. For information and application process click Sweetwater One Foundation 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 22, 2024. Information on how to apply for the scholarship and for the application is available here CFACScholarshipApplication2024.pdf
Chapter AE - P.E.O. Scholarships:
The P.E.O. Women's Organization offers several different scholarship opportunites for varied amounts to female high school students. They include the Cottey College Scholarship, the P.EO. Star Scholarship, State P.E.O. Chapter Scholarship and the Mary Kay Anderson Scholarship. Students must be recommended by a local P.E.O member. DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024. For more information and to discuss recommendation, contact Gail Mehle at coolmehle@hotmail.com or text 307-705-0133.
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: JANUARY 26, 2024 (5:00 PM MST). Jurich Family Scholarship Application
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 29, 2024. MHSC Scholarship Application 2024.pdf
Sweetwater County Farm Bureau T.S. Taliaferro V Scholarship:
$250 scholarship available to graduating seniors that are a member of a SW County Farm Bureau family. Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and plans to attend a Wyoming institution of higher education. Recipients can reapply and receive the scholarship for a total of 8 semesters. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2024. Farm Bureau Scholarship Application 2024.pdf
Memorial Hospital Health Academy Student Scholarship
Current RSHS graduating seniors are eligible to apply for this $1,500 scholarship. To be considered, students must have an interest in the health care field with a minimum cumulative 3.0 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 29, 2024. MHSC Health Academy Scholarship Application_2024.pdf
REGIONAL/STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
US FOODS SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships available to seniors pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Chef Training and/or Hospitality Management at a 2 or 4 year institution. DEADLINE: MAY 13, 2024. For more information and to apply click US Foods Scholars Program .
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 17, 2024 by sending an e-mail request to: ansfnd@gmail.com. The completed application must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2024.
WYOMING WEED & PEST COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 scholarship available to Wyoming high school graduates attending a Wyoming college, university or trade school focusing their studies in the Agriculture or Natural Resource field. DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2024. For more information and the application click WWPC scholarship application2024.docx
WYOMING LDS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Need based scholarship for high school seniors attending a Wyoming college or the University of Wyoming. Students must participate in an LDS Institute class. DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2024. For more information on the application process click Wyoming LDS Foundation Scholarship.
BRIAN H. GREIF SCHOLARSHIP
This varying value scholarship is for graduating seniors pursuing a career as a Diesel Technician at an accredited diesel tech program within the continental United States. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2024. Application information can be accessed by clicking Brian H Greif Scholarship.pdf
WYOMING TELECOMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
This $1000 scholarship is for graduating seniors and is based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference given to graduates pursing advanced education is telecommunications studies. DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2024. Application can be downloaded at WY Telecommunication Association Scholarship.
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 29, 2024. More information and application available at Hilcorp FLA Scholarship.pdf.
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, 2024. Scholarship information and application can be downloaded by clicking Kaiser Foundation Scholarship 24.pdf
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are currently being accepted for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essay, no recommendations, and no transcripts. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 2, 2023 by 5 p.m. Eastern. To apply, fill out the application at Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Application.
2024 UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Student applications are now being accepted for the 2024 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a unique educational experience and $10,000 scholarship opportunity sponsored by the U.S. Senate for outstanding high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. Applicants must be juniors or seniors actively serving in an elected or appointed capacity in student government, civic, or education organizations during the current 2023-2024 academic school year. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2023. To apply, fill out the application at U.S. Senate Youth Program Application.
WYOMING MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$5OO scholarship available to graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university majoring in an agriculture/natural resource field of study. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2023. For more information and to apply, fill out the application at Wyoming Mosquito Management Association Scholarship.
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, 2024.
DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
As a Daniels Scholar, your full cost of attendance (COA) is covered at partner schools within Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Students also receive a laptop computer and receive support before, during and after college! For more information, visit DanielsFund.org OR see your counselor of record at RSHS. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.
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