Donors find giving to scholarships directly helps students achieve their educational goals. The UWAA is proud to administer the scholarship program to invest in the legacy of UW students who carry the torch of UW pride, knowledge, and innovation to future generations.
Since its inception in 1906, the UWAA Scholarship Program has grown steadily through its coordination of the Scholarship Club, Endowed Scholarships, and the Wyoming License Plate Program. Per academic year, approximately $200,000 is disbursed to nearly 120 students with awards ranging from one to four years.
UWAA Scholarships include:
To learn more about First-Year and Transfer student opportunities, click here for the Office of Financial Aid descriptions.
Scholarship Club donations from our loyal donors make possible the generous awards given to UW students through the UWAA Scholarship Program. Donations are also fully tax deductible.
You may give at the following Scholarship Club levels:
Endowed Scholarships that UWAA coordinates selection for include:
Not all endowed scholarships are awarded every year.
License Plate Scholarships include:
Since its launch in 2007, the UW License Plate Program has issued 13,691 license plates and generated $1,369,000 for student scholarships and programming (as of 3/8/2021).
Contact the UWAA's Business Manager at (307)766-6876 if you have questions about your vehicle's eligibility for the UW plate or the availability of certain plate numbers.