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MONEY FOR COLLEGE YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY BACK!

Central Wyoming College has more than $1.4 million in scholarships to support you!

We offer a variety of institutional and program-specific scholarships; scholarships for activities, GPA’s, High School Equivalency and scholarships from donors who love what you love! 

Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor of the award. Scholarships can be based on merit, need, demographics, or career focus. Check the drop-down lists below to explore your options!

The CWC scholarship application for the 2025/2026 academic year will open October 1, 2024.

Please check the description of the scholarship for more information.

All CWC Foundation and Institutional scholarships require completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 1.
Students must be degree-seeking and enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for a variety of students and activities

Activity Scholarships

CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must complete on-line Scholarship Application for consideration 
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as shown on an official transcript(s) of high school or any previous college course work;
  • Resume which outlines a) the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities, and b) evidence of leadership roles assumed by the applicant in such activities.
  • Commitment to participation in a broad range of campus activities for at least 40 hours per semester.
  • Interview with Admissions/Scholarship Committee. Please contact Admissions at 307-855-2119 to schedule an appointment. (Interviews may be conducted over the phone if it is a hardship for the student to come to campus.) 
  • Scholarship award: $3,000
 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The scholarship is renewable for a second year.  Please see Financial Aid for more information.
NOTES

The CWC Student Ambassador Scholarship (previously known as the CWC Quality Leader scholarship,) is awarded to students who show special promise to be leaders in the classroom and in campus activities. Student Ambassadors are a highly visible group on campus who act as representatives & recruiters for the college and participate in campus activities. Student Ambassadors donate 40 hours each semester in student ambassador work, such as giving campus tours and helping with various campus events.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships by program and area of study 

Agriculture & Equine

Bebout Equine Center Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Charles W. Bryant Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be a Fremont County resident
  • Must be enrolled in an Agri-Business program earning a minimum of 12 CWC credit hours each semester
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

CWC Agriculture Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in an Agri-Business program
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation
  • Requires completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Darrell Winfield Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be actively involved in the CWC equine studies program
  • Full or part-time (enrollment is 6 CWC credit hours or more)
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Denny Ashley Memorial

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference is given to Wyoming resident
  • Must be pursuing a degree in either Agriculture or Equine Science
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Farm Credit Services of America

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Sophomore student (30+ credit hours completed)
  • Must be traditional age student (18-22)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture
  • Must be a permanent resident of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota or Wyoming
  • Preference given to those who intend to return to the far/ranch or farm related job in a rural community
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The scholarship is ineligible for renewal.

Leo & Jeanne Wambolt Family Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture
  • Preference is given to
    • Riverton resident
    • Fremont county resident
    • Wyoming resident
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Ronnie Alexander Memorial Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Full or part-time (enrollment is 6 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.

Wendy Larsen Endowment Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Must be full-time (enrollment is 12 CWC credit hours or more)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in Equine Studies
  • Scholarship award: varies
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Scholarship may be renewed for additional semesters provided the student does not exceed scholarship funding for more than 150% of the credits required to complete degree and continues to meet scholarship criteria, completes a FAFSA each year by March 1st and submits a CWC scholarship application each year.