UW Trustees’ Scholars Award

Who can apply

Currently enrolled Wyoming high school senior admitted as a degree-seeking student at UW’s Laramie or Casper campus; UW Online students are not eligible.
Apply, submit the preliminary high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores, and be admitted by December 1, 2026.
ACT Superscores are not used for this selection.
Invited second-round candidates submit an essay, resumé and school administrator or counselor contact by December 16, 2026; finalists participate in an online interview.
Renewal requires at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA, continuous enrollment of 12 hours each fall and spring, and completion of 24 credit hours each academic year.

About the scholarship

The UW Trustees’ Scholars Award supports Wyoming high school seniors entering the University of Wyoming for fall 2027. In combination with Cowboy Commitment and Hathaway Honors, the award covers tuition for up to 18 credits per semester, mandatory fees, and a standard double room and meal plan when living in university housing. Support lasts up to four years or eight semesters toward the first bachelor’s degree. Selection considers the admission application, high school curriculum, unweighted GPA and ACT or SAT scores. Later selection rounds require an essay, resumé, a school administrator or counselor contact, and an online interview.