Graduate Scholarships
The University of Wyoming College of Education supports our students by offering a number of scholarships based on merit, financial need, or to specific student populations. Be sure to file your FAFSA to be considered for financial need based awards! The application period begins at the start of the spring semester, but specific deadlines for each scholarship differ. Learn more about scholarships at UW.
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All Programs
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Dr. Joseph I. Stepans Excellence in Education Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Including graduate students in the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center
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Elnora Brooks Memorial Scholarship |
- Active Wyoming teacher returning for additional study in the College of Education
- Demonstrates financial need
- History of high-level academic achievement
- Commitment to teaching
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Gibson Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Demonstrates financial need
- History of high-level academic achievement
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Gregory Family Trust Education Fund |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Demonstrates financial need
- History of high-level academic achievement
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John K. Corbett Memorial Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Demonstrates financial need
- History of high-level academic achievement
- Commitment to teaching
- Demonstrates competencies in written communication
- Preference to graduates of Laramie High School
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Leona S. and Jeanette Heptner Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Demonstrate financial need
- Preference to residents of Campbell County, Wyoming; then Wyoming; then out-of-state
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Ray D. Kennedy College of Education Scholarship |
- Demonstrate financial need
- The scholarship recipient is not required to be a resident of Wyoming, but the award will cover up to the cost of in-state tuition and fees at the time of the award
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Counseling Program
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Arden White Student Excellence Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education
- Student in Counselor Education and Supervision program
- Preference to students interested in pursuing counselor education as a profession
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Evelyn Milam Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in counseling program
- Deserving and/or promising Master's student
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Lyle L. Miller Counselor Education Fellowship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Counselor Education and Supervision program
- Working on a research assignment with the guidance of a department faculty member
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Patricia B. Ferris-Hawley Scholarship |
- Master's student in good academic standing in counseling program
- Non-traditional, female student
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Relaxation Foundation Donald R. Austin Student Scholarship Fund |
- Graduate student enrolled in one of the counseling or special education program
- Show an interest in and a passion for implementing relaxation techniques and/or stress management techniques within an educational setting
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Educational Leadership Program
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Dr. L. Dean Sorenson Memorial Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in the Educational Leadership program working towards the completion of a master’s degree or certificate in K-12 school administration.
- Demonstrates financial need.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have at least 3 years teaching experience.
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Ivan Willey Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program
- Preference to Wyoming residence
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Maurice Wear Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program
- Demonstrates financial need
- Preference to Wyoming residence
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Russell I. Hammond Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program
- Demonstrates financial need
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William G. Berube Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
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Higher Education Administration Program
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Clarence Jayne Memorial Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Higher Education Administration or Learning, Design and Technology program
- Demonstrates commitment to furthering the educational resources available to adult learners
- Demonstrates financial need
- Does not habitually use tobacco or alcohol products
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Kercher Family Scholarship in Education Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Higher Education Administration or Learning, Design and Technology program
- Demonstrates financial need
- Non-traditional student
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Learning, Design, and Technology Program
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Clarence Jayne Memorial Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Higher Education Administration or Learning, Design and Technology program
- Demonstrates commitment to furthering the educational resources available to adult learners
- Demonstrates financial need
- Does not habitually use tobacco or alcohol products
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Kercher Family Scholarship in Education Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Higher Education Administration or Learning, Design and Technology program
- Demonstrates financial need
- Non-traditional student
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Special Education Program
Scholarship Name |
Award Criteria |
Ace Cossairt Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program
- Preference to graduates of Idaho or Wyoming high schools
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Donald and Dorothy Bird Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program
- Seeking Special Education certification through a Master’s degree
- Currently practicing teacher
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Eleanor R. "Rusty" Rowland Memorial Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program
- Completed all coursework
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Relaxation Foundation Donald R. Austin Student Scholarship Fund |
- Graduate student enrolled in one of the counseling or special education program
- Show an interest in and a passion for implementing relaxation techniques and/or stress management techniques within an educational setting
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Silver Symbol Circle of Kings Scholarship |
- Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program
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