Wyoming School counselor association

Scholarship & Student Program Opportunities

High School Counselors

• Horatio Alger Scholarship (https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/)- As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. Deadline: October 
• Indians in Medicine Summer Institute- (https://med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine/summer-programs.html)- American Indian students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate in the INMED Summer Institute Program (SI), a six-week academic enrichment session for students who are interested in exploring careers and fields of study in health care. Deadline: March
• Wyoming School Resource Officer Association Scholarship  WYSRO would like to offer two, one-time scholarships in the amount of $500 each to well deserving high school seniors intending to pursue a degree in the fields of Education, Law, or any related field at any Community College or University within the state of Wyoming. Deadline: Prior to February 1
• Wyoming School Counselor Association Scholarship Application Form- Graduate School:         

  This is a one-time scholarship of up to $1,000. Funds will be dispersed to the institution upon providing a class schedule or proof of enrollment. Scholarship must be claimed by January 31st, 2025 or the award will be forfeited. Family of current WYSCA board members, WYSCA board members, and scholarship committee members are not eligible for this scholarship. Deadline Jan 15th.

• Wyoming School Counselor Association Scholarship Application Form- High School: This is a one-time scholarship for up to $1,000. Funds will be dispersed to the institution upon providing a class schedule or proof of enrollment. Scholarship must be claimed by January 31st, 2025 or the award will be forfeited. Family of current WYSCA board members and scholarship committee members are not eligible for this scholarship. Deadline Jan 15th.

• American Industries Vet Tech Scholarship: This scholarship was created to empower current and former foster youth pursuing a college degree in veterinary studies by providing up to $24,000 to help recipients cover their educational expenses, making the path to a successful career in veterinary studies more accessible. We warmly encourage all eligible students to apply and seize this remarkable opportunity to turn their dreams into reality. If you know of individuals who would benefit from this scholarship, please share this information with them. Your support is invaluable in helping us reach those who need it most.

Middle School Counselors

• Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholar Program- (https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/) The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities. Deadline: March
• Indians in Medicine Summer Institute- (https://med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine/summer-programs.html)- American Indian students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate in the INMED Summer Institute Program (SI), a six-week academic enrichment session for students who are interested in exploring careers and fields of study in health care. Deadline: March

Elementary School Counselors

• Camp Bighorn (https://bighorn.org/programs/camp-bighorn/)- Camp Bighorn is a three-day, day-only program, held in August. Youth ages 9-12 learn about Big Horn Sheep and their habitat. It is a fun, educational full-immersion camp designed to inspire and educate youth about bighorn sheet and their habitat. From a trek to the top of Torrey Rim, to riparian macroinvertebrates alongside Torrey Creek to an exploration of forest ecology and habitat management, youth participates dive in deep to explore this amazing place and home to the Whiskey Mountain herd of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The camp is on the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp in Dubois, Wyoming. Deadline: April