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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• Counseling
• Educational Leadership
• Higher Education Administration
• Learning, Design, and Technology
• Special Education

 

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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
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
Gibson Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in the College of Education Demonstrates financial need History of high-level academic achievement
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
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
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
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

 

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
Evelyn Milam Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in counseling program Deserving and/or promising Master's student
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
Patricia B. Ferris-Hawley Scholarship	Master's student in good academic standing in counseling  program Non-traditional, female student
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

 

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.
Ivan Willey Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program Preference to Wyoming residence
Maurice Wear Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program Demonstrates financial need Preference to Wyoming residence
Russell I. Hammond Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program Demonstrates financial need
William G. Berube Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Educational Leadership program Demonstrates leadership qualities

 

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
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

 

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
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

 

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
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
Eleanor R. "Rusty" Rowland Memorial Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program Completed all coursework
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
Silver Symbol Circle of Kings Scholarship	Graduate student in good academic standing in Special Education program