WYOMING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR TUITION

And Training

WMA RUSS BEAMER SCHOLARSHIP - The Wyoming Mining Association’s Russ Beamer Scholarship (named for WMA’s first Executive Director) is awarded annually at the Wyoming State Science Fair to Wyoming students whose projects focus on natural and environmental science in areas of benefit to the mining industry. Projects are judged and selected by the Wyoming Mining Association.

Hathaway Scholarship

• Available for recent high school graduates to attend UW or any of the colleges. The amounts vary depending on a student’s HS GPA and/or test scores, ranging from $3360/year to $1680/ year for four years.

Information available at: hathawayscholarship.org

Wyoming Investment in Nursing

• Students accepted into nursing programs (graduate or undergraduate) across the state may be eligible for a loan to cover unmet need. This loan can be repaid without cash payment by working in Wyoming as a nurse or nurse educator for a certain amount of time.

Information available on the WCCC website: www.communitycolleges.wy.edu

Wyoming Works

• Provides funds for students to pursue workforce-oriented programs at the community colleges. Funding of up to $3360/year is available to cover unmet cost of attendance if a student is enrolled in a Wyoming Works approved program.

Information available on the WCCC website: www.communitycolleges.wy.edu

Wyoming’s Tomorrow (authorized but not yet funded)

• WT is an endowed scholarship program, authorized by the 2022 Legislature, providing funding for Wyoming residents over 24 years old to pursue training and academic programs at the colleges and UW. Funding is not available at this time as the endowment is not yet fully funded. In the meantime the WCCC is developing rules and policies for the scholarship program.

Veterans’ Tuition Benefit

• Overseas combat veterans, surviving spouses and dependents receive full tuition reimbursement for up to 8 semesters within an 8-year period at any of the Wyoming colleges or UW.

Information available on the WCCC website: www.communitycolleges.wy.edu

DWS Training Grants

• Wyoming businesses can apply for grants from DWS to pay for employee training, up to $5000/trainee and limited to a total of $200,000 per business per year. Businesses must demonstrate that the trainings are needed to enhance productivity, efficiency or profitability.

Information on all DWS grants can be found at: https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/business-training-support-unit/workforce-development-training-fund/

DWS Apprenticeship Grants

• Funding from DWS and the Dept. of Labor to fund the instructional costs for employees in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

DWS Internship Grants

• Provides funding for businesses to provide paid internships.

DWS Youth Grants

• Individuals under 24 years of age who are clients of Adult Education programs across the state may apply for funding to support their further education and associated costs.

Ellbogen Opportunity Scholarships

• The Ellbogen Foundation is continuing to provide scholarships for adults and returning students with financial need who are attending the community colleges. Scholarship recipients can receive up to $3000/year for two years. This scholarship was established in 2021 and renewed for 2022. Information can be found on individual community college websites

In addition to those listed above, a wide variety of private and institutional scholarships and grants are available as well. For more information about these, individuals should visit the colleges and the University’s individual websites. These scholarships can change from year to year, but the most up to date information can typically be found on an institution’s Financial Aid page.

Are you an industry expert who dreams about becoming a teacher?

There’s a pathway in Wyoming that lets you take your knowledge into the classroom. The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) have come together to build a bridge between industry and education. The Professional Industry Career (PIC) Permit allows industry experts to teach grade levels 6-12 in the field(s) of the occupational specialty where the applicant has met all requirements. The PIC is valid for five years. For more information, or to download a permit application, visit the PTSB PIC website or contact PTSB Executive Director Brendan O’Connor at 307-777-1926 or brendan.oconnor1@wyo.gov