Student Financial Aid
Knight Hall 174
Dept. 3335
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone (307) 766-2116
Fax (307) 766-3800
TTY (307) 766-3635
finaid@uwyo.edu
www.uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming Women’s Club Scholarship Application
To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit this form
to the Office of Student Financial Aid by Friday, May 29, 2015.
The UW University Women’s Club is pleased to offer scholarships of up to $1500 to assist non-traditional
female students. The scholarships may be used by full-time or part-time students pursuing either
undergraduate or graduate studies. Scholarship recipients will be guests of honor at the annual fall
University Women’s Club Luncheon.
Please read through this application carefully to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria and that you
have included all the required information.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Applicants must be female, non-traditional students. Non-traditional students must also meet the
following age criteria: Undergraduate students must be at least 25 years old by September 1st of the
current year. Graduate students must be at least 30 years old by September 1st of the current year.
2. Applications will be accepted from full-time and part-time students at any UW campus, from UW
Outreach and on-line students and from undergraduates and graduate/professional students.
3. The scholarship committee will meet in the spring to determine the number and amount of scholarships
to be awarded for the coming year with a maximum amount of $1500 for any one scholarship. The number
and amount will vary depending on availability of funds and applicant qualifications.
4. Recipients will be notified in June and must accept the award in writing by June 30th of the current year.
Funds will be disbursed in two installments, one each for the fall and spring semesters. The scholarship is
non-renewable.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
1. Financial need, as determined by: a) information in the Personal Statement, b) number and age(s) of
dependent, c) financial resources, and by d) information in Financial Aid Forms.
2. Potential for successfully meeting educational goals, as determined by: a) grade point average, b)
evidence of progress toward degree completion c) information in the Personal Statement, and d) writing
ability, judged by the Personal Statement.
3. Educational and career goals, as determined from the Personal Statement.
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University of Wyoming Women’s Club Scholarship Application
Student Name:
W Number:
W
Date of Birth:
Local Address:
Street
Permanent Address:
(if different than
above)
City
Street
State
City
State
Zip Code
Zip Code
Important: Please check the best way to contact you in June of this year
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
E-mail:
Other:
EDUCATIONAL STANDING
Date of Application:
Grade level you will be in
the fall:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Major:
Degree you will be pursing in the fall:
Number of credits you plan to take:
Fall
Spring
Expected Date of Graduation:
UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS ATTENDED (AFTER HIGH SCHOOL)
Please submit transcripts from all institutions attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). If course
work was transferred from one institution to another (and it appears on the second institution’s transcript)
you need not submit separate transcripts.
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RESOURCES
So that we may better understand your needs, please estimate the following to the best of your ability.
Earned Income/work (per year):
Child support/alimony (per year):
Scholarships (per year):
Grants (per year):
Other Sources of Income:
DEPENDENTS
List dependents you support financially or for whom you provide substantial care (ex: children, aging
parent):
Name
Age
Relationship
Live with you Full Time or Part Time?
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please attach a TYPED statement (750 word maximum) describing:


Your educational and career goals
Any challenges or hardships (including financial) that you have experienced in pursuing your
educational goals
VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL NEED
Please sign below to indicate your permission for the University Women’s Club to obtain your FAFSA
information from the university’s Financial Aid Office.
I certify that the information provided above is true and complete.
Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________
If you have any questions about this application or this scholarship, please contact Marivern Easton, UW
Women’s Club Scholarship Chair, at measton3@uwyo.edu.
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