Wyoming Department of Education
2300 Capitol Ave.
Hathaway Bldg., 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
Ph: (307)777-6282
Fax: (307)777-6234
E-mail: gmaas@educ.state.wy.us
Douvas Memorial Scholarship
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship/Wyoming
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Available to Wyoming residents who show outstanding academic ability. Must attend an accredited postsecondary institution, have a minimum 3.8 GPA, and be a high school senior. Renewable award of $1500. Applications are mailed to all high school counselors in the spring. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 11. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 12 scholarship(s), totalling $18,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; nomination. Contact: Gerry Maas, Director, Health and Safety, 307-777-6282, gmaas@educ.state.wy.us.
Douvas Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Available to Wyoming residents who are first-generation Americans. Must be between 18-22 years old. Must be used at any Wyoming public institution of higher education for study in freshman year. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 18-22 years old. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 4/18. Contact: Gerry Maas, Director, Health and Safety, 307-777-6282, gmaas@educ.state.wy.us.