Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship
Offered by State of Wyoming (Hathaway Scholarship Program) · Free to apply
Wyoming's Hathaway program has four merit tiers, and Opportunity is the entry level: $1,180 for each full-time semester, about $2,360 a year, at the University of Wyoming or any Wyoming community college. Qualifying takes a 2.5 weighted GPA, a 19 ACT composite, and the Hathaway Success Curriculum finished in high school. Stronger grades or scores move a student into the Performance or Honors tier and more money. Only graduates of Wyoming high schools attending in-state institutions are eligible. There is no separate scholarship form and no filing date: your Wyoming college checks Hathaway eligibility from your transcript when you apply for admission, so apply before the semester you want funded begins. The window ends 48 months after your class graduates, and the FAFSA is needed only for the separate need-based Hathaway tier.
How hard is the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Wyoming residents
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2.5 GPA
- Fewer rivalsRequires a minimum test score
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Wyoming
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted)
- ACT score of 19 or higher
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Must graduate from an eligible Wyoming high school and complete the Hathaway Success Curriculum
- Felony convictions disqualify; Selective Service registration is required where applicable; students in default on federal student loans are ineligible
- Must apply within 48 months of the class's natural graduation date and begin using the scholarship within 52 months
- The GPA requirement is measured on the weighted scale for this level, alongside the ACT benchmark
- Renewal requires a 2.25 Hathaway college GPA, completing all paid credits each semester, and continuous fall and spring enrollment at a Wyoming school
- Usable only at the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. No form to file: apply for admission to your Wyoming college before the term starts and confirm the Success Curriculum is on your transcript.
- Success Curriculum complete
- By high school graduation
- Apply for admission and send the transcript
- Before the semester you want funded
- Award year closes (no filing date)
- June 30, 2027
- Eligibility to apply expires
- 48 months after graduation
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship
How much is the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship worth?
The Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship awards $2,360/yr ($1,180 per full-time semester) and is renewable in later years.
When is the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. No form to file: apply for admission to your Wyoming college before the term starts and confirm the Success Curriculum is on your transcript.
Who is eligible for the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Wyoming; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted); ACT score of 19 or higher. 1 more criteria are listed on this page.
Does the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.