Student Success Services
Dept. 3808
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY. 82071
Knight Hall, Room 330 (Main Office)
Phone: (307) 766-6189
Email: sss@uwyo.edu
Each semester, Student Success Services hosts a scholarship competition for all active program participants. The scholarship application includes five components:
1. Choose Prompt
- Option #1: Write about something you overcame in your first year of college.
- Option #2: Discuss a book, movie, album, or other piece of media that had a significant impact on your life and explain why.
- Option #3: Write about a "Eureka!" moment you've had, what sparked it, and the effect it had on you.
2. Essay Content
- Clear introduction to topic
- Clear organization pattern
-Strong argument / point / main idea
- Thoughtful explanations
3. Format
- 400 word minimum / 600 word maximum
- Times New Roman, size 12pt. font, double-spaces
- 1 inch margins
- Include name, date, word count, typed out question, and page numbers
NOTE: Completed scholarship applications must be submitted by the assigned deadline with all components attached in a single document (if possible), including the Fall 2023 scholarship cover sheet.
*Scholarship cover sheet available on SSS WyoCourses page.
Student Success Services
Dept. 3808
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY. 82071
Knight Hall, Room 330 (Main Office)
Phone: (307) 766-6189
Email: sss@uwyo.edu