Wyoming Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wyoming Community Foundation manages over thirty scholarship funds supporting Wyoming students pursuing college, trade school, or apprenticeship programs. Award values generally range from $350 to $8,000 based on varying criteria like field of study, county of residence, and academic performance. Applicants apply online through a central portal and must complete financial need documentation and application essays.

Other deadlines near this one

• American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
  Due March 1, 2027 · $5,000
• American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
  Due March 1, 2027 · $10,000 (winner); $2,500 (3 runners-up)
• American Legion Montana Government Essay Contest
  Due March 1, 2027 · $150 to $400

How hard is the Wyoming Community Foundation Scholarships 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.

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 rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants

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 Wyoming Community Foundation Scholarships?

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, current college students, and adult learners

What the application takes

• Essay required.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is March 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.

Applications open

October 2026

Applications close

March 1, 2027

Common questions about the Wyoming Community Foundation Scholarships

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• Alabama Student Grant Program
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• Alaska Community Foundation Scholarships
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• Alaska Education Grant
  $500-$4,000/yr based on need and enrollment level · due June 30, 2027

Lists this award appears on

• Wyoming Scholarships and State Grants
• Scholarships With March Deadlines