Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #2 10-1-09

THE JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Eligibility guidelines: 1-need, 2-academics, 3- community services, and 4-writing skills
Deadline: All materials must be received on or before March 31, 2010
Amount: $2,500
Get information from Mrs. Gould

WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
History buff? Enjoy politics? Government or military service in your future?
Deadline: Jan 15, 2010
Amount: $1000-$7500
Visit their website at www.gwcg.org for more information

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Free tuition if graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA
See Mrs. Gould if interested

THE NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Must have 3.5 GPA or better
Must complete all required admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions.
Complete application online at www.co-op.edu
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
Institutions include: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology

THE DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP
Must have ACT score of 17 or higher and have taken it by Oct. 24, 2009
Must demonstrate financial need
You need a nomination-see Mrs. Gould if interested

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #3 10-19-09

KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARS
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board
Must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public, in-state college or university no later than 9/30/10
Must pursue a bachelor's degree-may begin by entering into either a 2- or 4-year accredited, public school as long as you stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program
Online applications available from Dec. 1, 2009 through Feb. 12, 2010 at: www.kfcscholars.org

U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: Forty $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
Program runs October through March
Apply online at: usbank.com/studentloans

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
Current NHS Chapter affiliation is required
Get information from Mrs. Gould

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #4 11-12-09

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES U.S. SCHOLARSIHP PROGRAM
Deadline: Feb. 16, 2010
Go to: www.rmhc.org to apply

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2010
Get application from Mrs. Gould or download at: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

STARR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Deadline: Dec. 1
Get information from Mrs. Gould

UW TRUSTEE'S SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Dec. 1
UW must have received all admissions application materials
Apply online at: www.uwyo.edu/scholarships

WYOMING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION MINI GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
For students interested in psychology or education
Get information from Mrs. Gould

ASUW LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP-UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Deadline: Jan. 29, 2010
Must have 3.5 GPA, write one-page essay, letter of reference required
Get application from Mrs. Gould or download at: http://www.uwyo.edu/ASUW

GREAT WEST DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
For anyone who has cancer or is fighting cancer
Get application by calling 1-866-500-3272 or go online to: www.cancer.org
Applications must be received by Feb. 26, 2010

EDELWEISS FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
For University of Wyoming Outreach School programs
Priority given to non-traditional, preferably Wyoming resident, female, "First-generation" students, single parents
See Mrs. Gould for details

ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS & WRITERS-SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Deadline: Jan. 8, 2010
For guidelines go to: www.artandwriting.org

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS
SWE-RMS SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $500
For females who intend to enroll in engineering or computer science at an ABET accredited college or university in the fall of 2010
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010
Applications are online at: www.swe-rms.org. or pick one up from Mrs. Gould
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: May 15
Applications are online at:
http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/scholarships/brochure.aspx
Send applications to the Chicago address shown on the application, not to the Colorado address for the SWE-RMW scholarships.

CHECK SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES FOR THE SCHOOL(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #5 11-18-09

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE BRAND OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: Dec. 18, 2009
Apply online at: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/agPROGRAMS/Scholarships.asp

WYOMING TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Numerous scholarships available
Deadline: March 3, 2010
Amount: $500-$1,000
Must attend a Wyoming college, the university or trade school
Must be enrolled in courses which could lead to a career in the transportation industry in Wyoming- These courses of study include, but are not limited to: business management, accounting, diesel mechanics, truck driving training, office procedures & management, computer skills and safety.
Get application from Mrs. Gould

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS-NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Visit: www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #6 11-24-09

RT COMMUNICATIONS
Deadline: Feb. 19, 2010
Amount: 30 national scholarships at $2,000 each plus additional $500
Get application from Mrs. Gould or online at: http://www.frs.org

UW HONORS PROGRAM-HONORS SCHOLAR'S AWARDS
Amount: From $1,000 to $4,000 per year
Criteria for admissions: 3.7 GPA or a 28 composite ACT or 1240 combined total on verbal and quantitative sections of the SAT
Get brochure from Mrs. Gould

UW RECKLING SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010
Amount: Up to $2,000 Awards may be renewed for a second year
Get application from Mrs. Gould

STUDENTS DIRECT FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONLINE EDUCATION
http://www.studentsdirect.net/scholarship/index.php?id=sIHSfUNw38F/80ogiEMRKxCg5nxdzbRz

OTHER INFO.

BHSU Campus Visit Days
Dec. 4, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, March 19 and April 17.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #7 12-10-9

2010 SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR (SAMMY) AWARDS
Deadline: March 5, 2010
Apply online @ bodybymilk.com
Looking for students who are at the top of his or her game when it comes to academics, sports and community service
Twenty-five scholarships @ $7,500

LEONA S. AND JEANETTE HEPTNER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: All materials must be received by Jan. 29, 2010
Minimum criteria: Enrolled in College of Education
Completion of at least two years of undergraduate study or enrollment
as a graduate or returning student
Financial need may be a consideration

ESA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Dec. 15 early bird drawing for $500
Feb. 1 regular deadline
Download application from website: www.esaintl.com/esaf
$5 application fee

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION: www.legion.org/needalift

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #8 12-17-09

SPORTSMEN FOR FISH & WILDLIFE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2010
Must have one parent or grandparent being a current member of SFW
Get application from Mrs. Gould

USA FUNDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Go online www.usafunds.org/scholarship between Dec. 15, 2009 and Feb. 15, 2010
Amount: $1,500 ----- Looking for students with economic need

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #9 12-21-09

ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Get applications from Mrs. Gould

Alpha Natural Resources Engineering Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,500
Must major in one of the following engineering disciplines: mining, civil, mechanical or electrical at an accredited four-year college or university
Alpha Natural Resources General Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
Alpha Natural Resources Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Must enroll in a Career and Technical program at an accredited college
Alpha Natural Resources Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,500
Parent(s) must be employed by Alpha Natural Resources

Students can receive more than one of these scholarships. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the program and continuation of the program by Alpha Natural Resources.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #10 1-7-10

ALERT MAGAZINE
Amount: $500
Must have 2.5 GPA or better
No application. Write 600-1000 word essay, double-spaced, about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, what you learned form it, and what was right or wrong (in you opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled.
Get more details from Mrs. Gould

THE WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS (WAEOP)
Deadline: Feb. 26
Amount: $1,000
Qualifications: Must have maintained a "C" average or above, plan to enroll at a college or UW as a full-time student, be a resident of Wyoming
Get details and application from Mrs. Gould

KAISER FOUNDATION, INC.
Deadline: Turn completed materials in to Mrs. Gould by Feb. 15
Amount: $3,000 renewable up to an additional four years-total of five years
Ten scholarships awarded
Must have 2.5 minimum GPA
One winner submitted from our school-selected by scholarship committee
Get details and application from Mrs. Gould

UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $750 per semester for eight consecutive semesters
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in the top third of class and have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and/or a minimum ACT score of 20 to qualify
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15
Get application from Mrs. Gould

UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRANDCHILDREN OF UW ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,500 award annually for four years
Must be a grandchild of a UW graduate, in top one third of class with a minimum SAT score of 1100 and/or a minimum ACT score of 20 to qualify
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15
Get application from Mrs. Gould

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #11 1-14-10

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Jan. 29
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Must have 3.5 GPA or higher
Get application from Mrs. Gould or online at www.uwyo.edu Link: ASUW Programs and Services-Scholarship Application

WYOMING GAME WARDENS ASSOCIATION
Deadline: March 1
Amount: Fourteen scholarships @ $350
Get application from Mrs. Gould or online at www.WyomingGameWardens.com

CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DAY - FEB. 5
Scholarship applications are available online at www.cwc.edu/
More information on scholarships can be found at www.cwc.edu/cash/scholarships
Many scholarships available!!!

CASPER COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT-PORTFOLIO DAY-FEB. 6 FROM 1:00-4:00
Room 116-Goodstein Visual Arts Center
Visit the campus, see the art facilities, review your portfolio with faculty, and compete for School of Studies and Activity Scholarships
See Mrs. Gould for application, portfolio guidelines, and details or go online: www.caspercollege.edu

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) WORKSHOP
Who: All seniors and parents/guardians that want assistance with the FAFSA are invited
When: Thursday, Feb. 4: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Computer lab-High school
What: A financial aid expert from EWC will be here to help complete the FAFSA online. You will need your 2009 income tax information.
Remember that both student and parent need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to complete the FAFSA.
To get a PIN, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov, then "Apply for PIN" - you will need your social security number and birth date. Once you have a PIN, this is your electronic signature, print it off and save in a secure place. Please stop by if you aren't sure what to do and I'll help you through the process. It only takes a few minutes.

Colleges have their own specific deadlines for their scholarships. Check out the school(s) you are interested in attending and be sure to get your applications in on time. Go to the college website, then to the Scholarship link. They usually offer numerous scholarships in a variety of areas. If you are having trouble finding the school or link, please come and see me.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #12 1-20-10

BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000
Parents/grandparents or guardians must be Powder River Energy customers
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010
Get application from Mrs. Gould or online at www.precorp.coop

POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION (PRECorp) SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000
Parents/grandparents or guardians must be Powder River Energy customers
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Get application from Mrs. Gould or online at www.precorp.coop

SAMMY 2010 "SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR" AWARD PROGRAM
Amount: $7,500
Judged on five criteria: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience
Deadline: Application will only be accepted online until March 5, 2010
Go to: bodybymilk.com

NORTHERN PLAINS EYE FOUNDATION
$1,000 HEALTH-CARE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Awarded to deserving seniors planning to enter full-time, post high school education in health-care related occupations.
Awarded on merit, extracurricular and health-care related activities, leadership, letters of recommendation, and planned health-care or eye-related course of study
Get application from Mrs. Gould
Application will be available as of Jan. 22 online at www.npef.org

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #13 1-21-10

WAL-MART SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Jan. 29
Must apply online at: www.walmartfoundation.org

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #14 1-27-10

MARTIN TYSDAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 10
Amount: $500
Preference given to, but not limited to, a student choosing a profession in an ag related field.
Get application from Mrs. Gould

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY-RECEPTION- FEB. 2- 7:00 P.M. AT THE BEST WESTERN TOWER WEST IN GILLETTE
One student will be selected for a $500 scholarship
Get details from Mrs. Gould if interested in attending
Must register for event online at www.BHSU.edu/Gillette or by calling 1-800-255-2478.

2010 ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF WYOMING SCHOLARSHIP
Must be enrolled in or accepted by a NAAB accredited school of architecture in a professional program that leads to a Bachelor of Architecture degree
Scholarships will be awarded based on overall need, ability, desire, determination and potential for successfully completing education and entering into architecture as a profession
Must request an application from Glen Garrett at 307-632-4077, or write to Box 2211, Cheyenne, WY 82003, or e-mail at ggarrett@qwestoffice.net
Deadline: Completed applications must be received no later than April 15, 2010

LARAMIE LDS ALUMNI, DESPAIN, AND WILLEY SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: March 26, 2010
Students planning to attend UW, LCC Campus in Laramie, or WyoTech may be eligible
Amount: $500-$800 each
Get application from Mrs. Gould

THE MARY LOU RECHARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Amount: $2,000 per semester for eight consecutive semesters, must maintain a 2.5 GPA while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester, amount increases to $2,500 if GPA is 3.0 or above in any semester
Must attend UW on the Laramie campus
Must have minimum GPA of 3.0, be in the top one quarter of class, and have a minimum ACT composite of 20, and/or SAT of 1100
Deadline: March 15
This scholarship is in addition to the Hathaway scholarship
Get application from Mrs. Gould

NOTE: RT COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Must send completed application to RT Communications, 130 So. 9th Street, Worland, WY 82401, ATTN: Becky Cooley, no later than Feb. 19, 2010. She must sign each application to be considered eligible. They will forward your application to FRS to meet their March 1 deadline.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #15 2-10-10

WESTON COUNTY JUNIOR RODEO SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 28
Amount: $250
You must have competed at least one year in the Junior Rodeo in at least one event, and still meet the requirements to enter the rodeo (excluding age)
Get application from Mrs. Gould

RT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 19
Amount: Six (6) $1,000 scholarships
Must be a customer, a customer's dependent or a dependent of an RT Communications' employee
Get application online @ www.rtcom.net or see Mrs. Gould

WESTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 1
Applicant's family must be a current member of the Weston County Farm Bureau organization
Get application from Mrs. Gould

LIVINGSTON-KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WYOMING FARM BUREAU FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS, AND WYOMING FARM BUREAU CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: March 1
Applicant's family must e a current paid 2010 member of Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation
Get applications from Mrs. Gould

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 42-GILLETTE CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Feb. 28
Amount: Ten (10) $1,000 scholarships for Gillette College
Be sure your essay makes mention of someone military in your family, past or present
Get application from Mrs. Gould

WYOTECH EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $3,000
Must enroll within one year of graduation
Get application from Mrs. Gould

NAVY RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: Up to $180,000 each, depending on the school selected
Go to: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

SCHOLARSHIP LIST #16 2-18-10

WYOMING WEED & PEST COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000 for two students
Awarded to a student that will be pursuing a discipline of or relating to agriculture or natural resources
The applicant must attend a university.
Deadline: March 12
Get application from Mrs. Gould

ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,500 renewable up to three additional years
Must show academic excellence-minimum GPA of 3.80
Get application from Mrs. Gould

LCCC GOLDEN EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP
Priority deadline: April 1
See Mrs. Gould for application.

The ACT will be given here on April 8. Regular registration is due by March 5. Our test center code is 222615. See Mrs. Gould for packets or register online.