Crain Scholarship Program
$5,000
Overview
This award supports high school graduates who combine strong academic achievement with active involvement outside the classroom and a demonstrated dedication to serving their communities.
Award Amount
Recipients may receive up to $5,000.
History and Purpose
Created in 1987 through the provisions of Mrs. Crain’s will, the scholarship honors the memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain. Its intent is to help students from modest financial backgrounds pursue postsecondary study they might otherwise be unable to afford. Applicants are considered for the joint Crain and Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarships via the program’s online application portal.
Selection...
Overview
This award supports high school graduates who combine strong academic achievement with active involvement outside the classroom and a demonstrated dedication to serving their communities.
Award Amount
Recipients may receive up to $5,000.
History and Purpose
Created in 1987 through the provisions of Mrs. Crain’s will, the scholarship honors the memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain. Its intent is to help students from modest financial backgrounds pursue postsecondary study they might otherwise be unable to afford. Applicants are considered for the joint Crain and Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarships via the program’s online application portal.
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Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship
$5,000
The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was created to honor Police Chief Harold “Hal” Johnson and to provide financial assistance to students intending to pursue careers in policing, corrections, or related criminal justice professions. The award commemorates Hal’s 29-year career in law enforcement, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955 following his honorable service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He advanced rapidly in rank, becoming one of the youngest Police Captains in Southern California, and in 1970 was appointed Police Chief of the Town of Los Gatos, California, a post he held until retiring in...
The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was created to honor Police Chief Harold “Hal” Johnson and to provide financial assistance to students intending to pursue careers in policing, corrections, or related criminal justice professions. The award commemorates Hal’s 29-year career in law enforcement, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955 following his honorable service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He advanced rapidly in rank, becoming one of the youngest Police Captains in Southern California, and in 1970 was appointed Police Chief of the Town of Los Gatos, California, a post he held until retiring in...
Allen L. Keeney Scholarship
$500
Overview
The Allen Keeney Scholarship honors the legacy of Allen Keeney, a longtime art instructor at Rock Springs High School and an active figure in the Rock Springs community. From 1971 through 1991 he served as director of the Community Fine Arts Center, where he was instrumental in introducing theater and other fine arts programming to Sweetwater County—including ballet and symphony presentations. The scholarship was established to assist students with financial need who wish to pursue art studies at the college level.
Priority and fields of study
Applicants planning to continue formal study in the visual or performing arts receive...
Overview
The Allen Keeney Scholarship honors the legacy of Allen Keeney, a longtime art instructor at Rock Springs High School and an active figure in the Rock Springs community. From 1971 through 1991 he served as director of the Community Fine Arts Center, where he was instrumental in introducing theater and other fine arts programming to Sweetwater County—including ballet and symphony presentations. The scholarship was established to assist students with financial need who wish to pursue art studies at the college level.
Priority and fields of study
Applicants planning to continue formal study in the visual or performing arts receive...
Amy Tippets Wright Memorial Scholarship
$500
Introduction
The Amy Tippetts Wright Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund was created to commemorate Amy Tippetts by offering financial support to students from Lovell High School.
Who may apply
Applicants must be either a graduating senior of Lovell High School or a Lovell High School alumnus.
Award amount and duration
- The scholarship provides $500 per academic year.
- The award may be renewed for up to four years.
Renewal requirement
To maintain eligibility for the scholarship in subsequent years, recipients are required to submit a renewal form each year.
Application materials and essay instructions
- Essay length: Your response should...
Introduction
The Amy Tippetts Wright Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund was created to commemorate Amy Tippetts by offering financial support to students from Lovell High School.
Who may apply
Applicants must be either a graduating senior of Lovell High School or a Lovell High School alumnus.
Award amount and duration
- The scholarship provides $500 per academic year.
- The award may be renewed for up to four years.
Renewal requirement
To maintain eligibility for the scholarship in subsequent years, recipients are required to submit a renewal form each year.
Application materials and essay instructions
- Essay length: Your response should...
Art Piz Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
This award was established to provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from Kemmerer High School.
Eligibility
- Open to any student who is a graduating senior of Kemmerer High School.
Award amount
- $1,500 per academic year.
Duration and renewal
- The scholarship is awarded for two years.
- To receive the second-year payment, recipients must submit a renewal form.
Application materials
- No essays or supplemental documents are required. Eligible applicants only need to complete the standard/common questions on the application.
Overview
This award was established to provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from Kemmerer High School.
Eligibility
- Open to any student who is a graduating senior of Kemmerer High School.
Award amount
- $1,500 per academic year.
Duration and renewal
- The scholarship is awarded for two years.
- To receive the second-year payment, recipients must submit a renewal form.
Application materials
- No essays or supplemental documents are required. Eligible applicants only need to complete the standard/common questions on the application.
Bunny Chard Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
This scholarship was established to assist students graduating from Niobrara County High School as they continue their education.
Eligibility
Open to graduating seniors of Niobrara County High School. Students who are homeschooled or enrolled in a virtual academy are not eligible.
Award
$1,000
Duration and renewal
The scholarship can be maintained for a total of four years. Recipients must complete and submit a renewal form each year in order to receive the award for the subsequent year.
Required application materials
No essay or extra documents are required. Eligible applicants need only complete the common application questions.
Introduction
This scholarship was established to assist students graduating from Niobrara County High School as they continue their education.
Eligibility
Open to graduating seniors of Niobrara County High School. Students who are homeschooled or enrolled in a virtual academy are not eligible.
Award
$1,000
Duration and renewal
The scholarship can be maintained for a total of four years. Recipients must complete and submit a renewal form each year in order to receive the award for the subsequent year.
Required application materials
No essay or extra documents are required. Eligible applicants need only complete the common application questions.
Cody Youth Council Scholarship
$3,500
Overview
This award was established to assist students completing their senior year at Cody High School.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors from Cody High School.
Award Value
One-time scholarship of $3,500.
Duration
Covers a single academic year.
Application requirements
No essay or extra documents are required. Eligible candidates need only complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Overview
This award was established to assist students completing their senior year at Cody High School.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors from Cody High School.
Award Value
One-time scholarship of $3,500.
Duration
Covers a single academic year.
Application requirements
No essay or extra documents are required. Eligible candidates need only complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Edelle Pirtle Job's Daughters Bethel 48 Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Edelle Pirtle Job’s Daughters Bethel 48 Scholarship was established in memory of Edelle Pirtle to provide financial support to female Green River residents who are or have been members of Job’s Daughters Bethel 48.
Eligibility
- Female applicants who are current or former members of Job’s Daughters Bethel 48.
- Must be a resident of Green River.
Award
- Amount: $1,000
- Duration: One academic year
Application materials
- No essay or additional documents required. Eligible applicants need only complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Overview
The Edelle Pirtle Job’s Daughters Bethel 48 Scholarship was established in memory of Edelle Pirtle to provide financial support to female Green River residents who are or have been members of Job’s Daughters Bethel 48.
Eligibility
- Female applicants who are current or former members of Job’s Daughters Bethel 48.
- Must be a resident of Green River.
Award
- Amount: $1,000
- Duration: One academic year
Application materials
- No essay or additional documents required. Eligible applicants need only complete the standard/common questions on the application form.
Ellis and Nellie Patch Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
The Ellis and Nellie Patch Scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students from Johnson County who are pursuing post-secondary study at not-for-profit institutions. It is intended for students who have advanced beyond freshman year and need assistance with educational expenses.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of a Johnson County high school or hold a GED issued within Johnson County.
- Must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Enrollment must be at least half-time at a post-secondary, not-for-profit institution (examples: university, community college, or trade/technical school).
Award Amount
- $3,000
Duration
- One-year scholarship...
Introduction
The Ellis and Nellie Patch Scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students from Johnson County who are pursuing post-secondary study at not-for-profit institutions. It is intended for students who have advanced beyond freshman year and need assistance with educational expenses.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of a Johnson County high school or hold a GED issued within Johnson County.
- Must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Enrollment must be at least half-time at a post-secondary, not-for-profit institution (examples: university, community college, or trade/technical school).
Award Amount
- $3,000
Duration
- One-year scholarship...
Fred Albert Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
Overview
This award was established to assist graduating seniors from Niobrara County High School as they begin postsecondary studies.
Eligibility
Open to any student who is a graduating senior of Niobrara County High School.
Award value
- $4,000 for the first year of study
- $2,000 for the second year of study
Duration and reapplication
Recipients may submit an application for the scholarship in later years. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether a particular year’s award is open to reapplication; no separate notice will be sent to past recipients about reapplication opportunities.
Application materials
No essays or extra...
Overview
This award was established to assist graduating seniors from Niobrara County High School as they begin postsecondary studies.
Eligibility
Open to any student who is a graduating senior of Niobrara County High School.
Award value
- $4,000 for the first year of study
- $2,000 for the second year of study
Duration and reapplication
Recipients may submit an application for the scholarship in later years. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether a particular year’s award is open to reapplication; no separate notice will be sent to past recipients about reapplication opportunities.
Application materials
No essays or extra...
Hayden Huston Centennial Scholarship
$1,000
Hayden Huston Scholarship — Overview and Eligibility
Biography / Purpose of the Award
Hayden Huston, a 1941 graduate of Pinedale High School, was unable to attend college because of his family’s financial situation. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served throughout World War II, primarily in the Pacific Theater. During his military service he was awarded the Purple Heart and was aboard the battleship USS Missouri when Japan formally surrendered.
After the war, Navy training provided him with technical skills that were in demand by the U.S. Department of State. Soon after WWII he entered the Diplomatic Service and...
Hayden Huston Scholarship — Overview and Eligibility
Biography / Purpose of the Award
Hayden Huston, a 1941 graduate of Pinedale High School, was unable to attend college because of his family’s financial situation. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served throughout World War II, primarily in the Pacific Theater. During his military service he was awarded the Purple Heart and was aboard the battleship USS Missouri when Japan formally surrendered.
After the war, Navy training provided him with technical skills that were in demand by the U.S. Department of State. Soon after WWII he entered the Diplomatic Service and...
James Wilson Anderson Scholarship
$2,250
Overview
The Jim Anderson Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Evanston High School who plan to pursue college at the University of Wyoming. The award reflects Jim Anderson’s lifelong connection to Evanston and his belief in the value of higher education.
About Jim Anderson
Jim Anderson grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He served four years in the U.S. Army during World War II and then spent his working life at the Blyth and Fargo Co. general store. After retiring, Jim remained active in the community: he participated in the Senior Citizens Group, served for many years as a representative of AARP,...
Overview
The Jim Anderson Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Evanston High School who plan to pursue college at the University of Wyoming. The award reflects Jim Anderson’s lifelong connection to Evanston and his belief in the value of higher education.
About Jim Anderson
Jim Anderson grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He served four years in the U.S. Army during World War II and then spent his working life at the Blyth and Fargo Co. general store. After retiring, Jim remained active in the community: he participated in the Senior Citizens Group, served for many years as a representative of AARP,...
