Scholarships

At the School of Energy Resources, we’re here to support your academic journey. If you’re majoring in Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD), regardless of concentration, you’ll have access to a variety of scholarships that can help you focus on your studies and future career.

WYO SCHOLARSHIPS

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Scholarships

COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Students may receive University Commitment and other classification-based scholarships through the University of Wyoming. For more information, please visit the UW scholarship webpage here.

NIELSON TEXTBOOK SCHOLARSHIPS

The Nielson Textbook Scholarship is available each semester to all declared ERMD majors. Awards are based on cumulative GPA and enrolled credit hours. Both first-time and continuing students are eligible to apply.

NIELSON SUMMER SESSION SCHOLARSHIPS

ERMD students who are enrolled in required courses for their degree program during the summer session may have their tuition costs covered through a Nielson Summer Session Scholarship.

Experiential Learning Funds: education beyond the classroom

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, students have opportunities to learn directly in the field. The funds listed below are dedicated to experiential learning, supporting travel and hands-on experiences that allow students to engage with the energy industry on the ground during their acedenic careers.

Students looking at a drill rig wearing hard hats

Supports student travel to the Idaho National Laboratory and covers expenses related to energy conferences with a focus on nuclear technologies.

 

Visiting UW group standing in front of INL's Advanced Test Reactor for photo.Visiting UW group standing in front of INL's robotic arms.

Supports field trips, industry site visits, and participation in professional events such as the NAPE Expo.

 

PLM students looking at an enhanced oil recovery rig, learning about how it works from a rig worker.UW staff and students in front of a Continental Resources oil rig learning about the life cycle of an oil well.A group of students in EIC's 2nd floor lobby networking after an alumni panel speaking about careers in energy.

The group of PLM students who attended the 2025 NAPE Expo talking to Wyoming Gover Mark Gordon.

 

Covers student success programs, such as the Nielson Textbook and Nielson Summer Session Scholarsips, and funding for SER Student Ambassadors, including resources for their experiential learning and outreach efforts. In addition, the fund supports other faculty, research, and outreach purposes.

 

A PLM student receiving tutoring in SER's Study Hall.A student using office hours from an instructor to receive information on the topic being studied in the course. Officers of the Student Chapter of Energy Resources posing for a group picture after running the 2025 Rocky Mountain Professional Land Management Conference.PLM student in a crowd of UW students at Spring 2025 Commencement.

Provides funding for student field trips, major conference attendance (including the NAPE Expo), and visits to national energy research facilities like the Idaho National Laboratory.

 

SER students touring a mining site during the Energy Field Studies Course in Summer 2024.

SER students learning about Wyoming's oil and gas industry during the Energy Field Studies Course in Summer 2024.

Covers a wide range of industry-focused experiential learning, including field excursions, NAPE Expo attendance, and participation in events hosted by the Wyoming Association of Professional Landmen (WAPL) and Denver Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL).

 

PLM students posing for a group photo outside at the Summer 2025 WAPL Educational Event.

Students at the Fall 204 Energy Day Tailgate hosted by the Student Chapter of Energy Resources.

Group photo of PLM students who attended the Fall 2024 DAPL event in Denver, CO with a staff member.

Supports hands-on, career-focused experiences through the SER Mentorship Program—including industry mentor shadow days, mentorship meetings, and professional development opportunities—as well as student participation in NAPE and other industry conferences through registration, travel, and lodging assistance. Funds also offset costs associated with the Energy Field Studies course and industry site visits, including lodging, required PPE, meals, and other travel-related expenses.

Two PLM students in front of a wind turbine during a job shadow day for the SER Mentorship Program.

Group photo of students at the 2025 NAPE Expo along with Governor Mark Gordon.

Student infront of a True oil rig during a site visit to Devon Energy.

Supports student travel to the Idaho National Laboratory and covers expenses related to energy conferences with a focus on nuclear technologies.

 

Visiting UW group standing in front of INL's Nordic Dome for photo.

Visiting UW group standing in front of INL's Nordic Dome.

 

Funds field trips, mentor shadowing days, and additional hands-on industry learning opportunities.

 

PLM student posing for a photo alongside her mentor at Perdido Energy in Houston, TX.UW students on a site visit to witness Tallgrass Energy's CO2 storage site near Cheyenne, WY.

UW students posing for a group photo during their field study course to Moab, UT.

 

THank you Notes

Students are required to submit thank-you notes for all scholarships in recognition of our generous donors, whose support enhances students’ education and helps offset the cost of attendance. Most thank-you notes may be submitted through the WyoScholarships portal. Thank-you notes for Nielson scholarships should be submitted directly to the SER Academic Program at SERAcad@uwyo.edu.