Non-Resident Student Scholarships

This information is for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year. Unless otherwise noted, awards listed are for the academic year and not by semester.

The University of Wyoming is proud to offer a variety of opportunities for eligible new first-time non-resident students (non-transfer). All opportunities are based on the student's academic achievements at the time of admission to UW. New first-time non-resident transfer students will be considered for the Pokes Transfer Commitment.

Students must be degree-seeking through UW's Laramie or Casper campuses. UW Online students are not eligible for these scholarships. (This is effective for fall 2025 new admits; current recipients and/or recipients currently deferring will be permitted to complete their remaining terms of use in accordance with the published Terms & Conditions.)

Review our Cost of Attendance pages to determine what it costs to attend the University of Wyoming.

Cost of attendance

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Brown & Gold Commitment
Brown And Gold Commitment 
WUE Award
WUE Award 
Children of Alumni Benefit
Children of Alumni Benefit 

Good Neighbor Award

The University of Wyoming is pleased to announce the Good Neighbor Award for non-resident, new first-time undergraduate students who reside in states that border Wyoming, including Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah.

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This award will pay $2,000 annually for and may be combined with any existing non-resident, new first-time Commitment, Award, or alumni benefit. It is renewable for up to two years, provided renewal criteria are met. 

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS?

3.0+ Cumulative High School GPA

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The minimum SAT test score is 1260 or above.

ACT superscores will not be considered.

New first-time students can request we consider their high school weighted GPA for initial eligibility. They will be required to submit an appeal by the posted deadline.

NEXT STEPS 

  • Apply for admission and submit the non-refundable $40 admission application fee.
  • Submit official high school transcripts and test scores.
  • Students selected to receive the Good Neighbor Award must confirm their enrollment at UW by:
    • May 1, 11:59 p.m. MDT - for students beginning in the fall semester.
    • January 5, 11:59 p.m. MDT - for students beginning in the spring semester.

Our office will consider final high school transcripts and/or test scores as long as they are received no later than the first day of class of a student's incoming semester. This applies to students who have confirmed enrollment by the above deadlines. Increases are subject to available funding.

RENEWING REQUIREMENTS

The Good Neighbor Award is renewable for up to 4 semesters (2 academic years).

  • Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative UW GPA (evaluated at the end of each spring semester).
  • Students must maintain full-time continuous enrollment (a minimum of 12 semester hours) during the fall and spring semesters, with successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year.
  • Study abroad students must be enrolled in a 4001 level study abroad course, with tuition billed by UW, for their commitment or scholarship to pay. If you enroll in a non-exchange program, you will waive that semester of commitment or scholarship eligibility.
  • Eligibility for the Good Neighbor Award will be reviewed at the end of every spring semester; therefore, enrollment during summer session(s) following the spring review is not included.
  • If the Good Neighbor Award is lost for not meeting the minimum requirements, it can only be reinstated through a successful and timely appeal. Meeting the requirements again later does not automatically restore the award.