Funding Support for Students

We support students to pursue learning beyond the classroom

Do you have a research idea but would need to buy supplies to be successful? Are you interested in an academic conference in your discipline but need financial support to travel? The Honors College is committed to supporting our students in all aspects of their educational pursuits. This means we offer you a diverse array of grants, funding, and scholarships to support educational experiences. Check them out below!

To be eligible for Honors funding, students should have a 3.25 GPA or above. Applicants who do not meet this GPA minimum may be asked to create and share a plan for how to work towards this academic standard.

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Enriched Educational Experience Award

Have an educational opportunity?

Do you need money to help support an educational experience? Perhaps you would like to attend an upcoming conference in your major, or maybe you would like to purchase research supplies necessary for a project you are working on. Apply for the Honors College Enriched Educational Experience Award to help support your pursuits. *Please note, if expenses for your project are related to the capstone project please apply for the Capstone Research/Creative Grant instead. 

Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. For the 2025-26 academic year, the deadlines for a completed application are:

  • September 15, 2025

  • October 15, 2025

  • November 15, 2025

  • February 15, 2026

  • March 15, 2026

  • April 15, 2026

Enriched Education Award Application

Capstone Research/Creative Grant

Are you working on your Capstone?

The Honors College welcomes grant applications to support research and creative work, specifically to support the cost of materials and related travel. Students can receive support that covers approved, reimbursable expenses related to the capstone project. Grant applications must be submitted on an individual (per student) basis, even if the project is a collaboration with other students.

Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. For the 2025-26 academic year, the deadlines are:

  • September 15, 2025

  • October 15, 2025

  • November 15, 2025

  • February 15, 2026

  • March 15, 2026

  • April 15, 2026

Please note that for a completed grant application a Capstone Initiation Form must already be submitted and capstone mentor approval must be provided by the deadlines listed above. 

Capstone Grant Application

Capstone Completion Grant

Are you completing your capstone this semester?

Apply for the Capstone Completion grant for up to $500 to support your research and/or creative activity. The main purpose of the award is to give students a financial boost in the weeks leading to the completion of the capstone project.

December Graduation Deadline: September 2

May/August Graduation Deadline: February 3

Capstone Completion Grant Application

J.O. Willits Prize

Are you interested in ethical issues?

The Honors College has up to two $1,000 awards to support research and/or creative activity for students in any field working on projects that engage issues of ethics in some capacity. This grant is officially named the J.O. Willits Prize, supported by the generosity of the Garber family.

Application Deadline: To be announced for fall 2025

J.O. Willits Prize Application

Louisa Swain Foundation Student Enrichment Award

Are you interested in research on women's history?

The Honors College has partnered with the Louisa Swain Foundation to support student research or projects that explore issues of women in society and across history.

Application Deadline: To be announced for fall 2025

Swain Award Application

Study Aroad Scholarship

Gain a life-changing experience abroad.

Apply for funds to study abroad through the WyoScholarships application portal (the general scholarships application will be required before the Honors Study Abroad/Away Application can be accessed).

  • Fall 25 application deadline is: August 15, 2025
  • J-Term 26 application deadline is: November 15, 2025
  • Spring 26 application deadline is: December 15, 2025
  • Summer 26 application deadline is: March 15, 2026

Study Abroad Scholarship Applicaton