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Financial Aid & Scholarships

H-E-M Junior / Senior High Financial Aid

  • FAFSA: Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
    • Deadlines vary from school to school and state to state, but it is suggested too have it done by the end of February of your senior year.
    • Need help with your FAFSA? Call 1-800-FED-AID (Monday-Friday 6AM-10PM, Saturday 6AM-4PM)
  • Create a FSA ID: A username and password has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you do not already have an FSA ID you can create one when logging into fafsa.gov.
  • Some scholarships require you to complete community service. You can use the HEM Community Service Log Sheet to document your hours as well as having the person who supervised you sign off on those hours.

2025-2026 Scholarships

Please keep checking back as more scholarships will be posted as soon as we get updated information from local scholarship committees

Please contact Mr Ward with any questions.

Scholarships Amount Due Date
Local Scholarships
Hanna Garden Club Scholarship $500 April 25th
Heart of Hanna Scholarship $500 April 25th
Dirt Diggers Garden Club Scholarship $500 April 30th
Sam Runyan Business Pathways Scholarship $1000 May 1st
HEM Booster Scholarship $250 May 1st
Lasting Legacy Scholarship $500 May 10th
Harry Baxter Shields Story and Scholarship HEM Staff elects one winner $1000 May 10th
Carbon County Scholarships
Wyoming Community Foundation Various Various times
US State Senate Scholarship Ask your School Counselor if this is right for you. $10,000 Oct 3rd
Carbon Power & Light (Must get your electric from Carbon Power)   Feb 3rd
Tri-State Scholarship (Must get your electric from Carbon Power)   Feb 3rd
Basin Electric (Must get your electric from Basin Electric)   Mar 1st
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Scholarship 4-$500 Mar 15th
High Plains Power Inc. Scholarship (must get electricity from High Plains Power) $1000 Mar 17th
Rebecca McDaniel Memorial Scholarship 1-$500 Apr 1st
Kristi Barkhurst 4H Memorial Scholarship   Apr 1st 
Carbon County 4H Foundation Scholarship (multiple scholarship opportunities) various Multiple times
Carbon County Stock Growers Association Must have a paid member as an immediate family member to apply. Amount will be determined Apr 1st
Valley Service Organization VSO $500 Apr 3rd
Tyler Nuhn Scholarship  Two Scholarships: 1-student with Type 1 Diabetes and 1 regular scholarship   Apr 4th
Casey McKee LCCC Scholarship   Apr 15th
Steve Wilcoxson/Platte Valley Auto Club Scholarship $500 Apr 15th
Carbon County Farm Bureau Member/Non-Member Scholarship 2-$500-$750 Apr 15th
Bank of Commerce Future Community Leaders Scholarship 4-$500 Apr 15th
Bridge Street Bargains Scholarship $1000 Apr 17th
Meridian Trust Scholarship $1000 Apr 19th
Carbon County Commissioners Scholarships 3-$1000 + 1 renewal Apr 25th
WREA Lineman Scholarship $3000 Apr 30th
Rawlins Elks Lodge MVS Scholarship 2-$1500 Apr 4th
Wyoming Telecommunications Association   May 15th
Tyeler Harris Memorial Scholarship 2-$500 Through the year
Wyoming Scholarships
Jack Kemp Cooke Foundation Scholarship up to $55,000 for 3 years Late Nov.
Wyoming Mountain Mensa $10,000 Feb 28th  
American Chemical Society Scholarship Multiple Jan 19th
WAO Scholarship (school will nominate one senior) $2000 March 15th
Society of Women Engineers   Feb 1st
Wyoming Conference of Building Officials (WCBO) $4,000 Feb 1st
Wyoming Auctioneers Association Scholarship $500 Feb 15th
Wyoming State 4-H Foundation multiple Feb 15th
Wyoming FFA Scholarships   Feb 17th
USS Wyoming/Honorable Richard M.I. Chaney Scholarship $1000 Mar 1st
Wyoming Elks Association

multiple $1000-$2000 and Vocational Opportunities

Mar 1st

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships

Wyoming Farm Bureau Continuing Education Scholarships

$500-$1500 Mar 1st
Wyoming Game Wardens Association Scholarship 2 per region-$1000 Mar 1st
UW Alumni Scholarships multiple Mar 6th
Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems Scholarship 2-$1000 Mar 15th
Kaiser Foundation Scholarship (school will nominate one senior) 15-$4000 per year for 4 years Mar 17th
Superior Student Scholarship for Western Wyoming Community College $9000 Apr 1st
Cowboy Cole Scholarship To be determined Apr 15th
General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Wyoming (check to see if you are eligible) $1200 Apr 15th 
Adeline Neilson Scholarship Foundation 25 varied amounts Apr 26th
Wyoming Weed and Pest Scholarship $1000 Apr 15th
Neil Adkins Lineworker Scholarship multiple various dates
Elks Scholarships, there are multiple multiple May 10th
Wyoming LDS Foundation Scholarship at the University of Wyoming   May 15th
Wyoming NASA Space Grant $1000 Dec 5th
Daniels Fund   Sep 15th
Wyoming Girls State    
Wyoming Boys State    
National Scholarships
AES Engineers   Oct 7th
Horation Alger Scholarship   Oct 25th
Coca-Cola Scholars Program   Oct 31st
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program   Nov 4th
Hagan Scholarship up to $48,000 Nov 15th
Mike Rowe Works Scholarship for Vocational Schools Only   Spring
AXA Achievement Scholarship   Dec 15th
GE-Reagan Foundation multiple $10,000-$50,000 Jan 7th
Washington Crossing Foundation multiple $500-$10,000 Jan 15th
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship   Jan 20th
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award   Jan 30th
ESA Foundation Scholarship Application multiple $750-$5000 Feb 1st
National FFA Scholarships multiple Various
Buick Achievers Scholarship program   Feb 27th
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation   Mar 1st
**1th Grade Scholarship**** The Coolidge Scholarship Full Tuition/Board 4 years Mar 18th
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund $2500 Mar 31st
Americanism Essay Contest   Apr 1st
B. Davis Scholarship $1000 Apr 20th
Salemy High School Scientific Scholarship 2-$1000 May 31st
Auto Accessories Garage.com College & Automotive Trade School Scholarship $1000 June 1st
A & F Scholarship $1000 June 12th
Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship $2500 June 15th
Big Sun Athletics Scholarship $500 June 19th
Khan Law Firm Scholarship $1000 Aug 1st
Toptal STEM Scholarship for Women $5000 awarded each month

15th of each month

Hathaway Scholarship

Hathaway LogoThe Hathaway scholarships are intended to present a motivation for Wyoming students to plan and pursue post-secondary education within the State of Wyoming.

 


Application Procedure

As a student you will need to apply directly to the Wyoming community college that you are attending or the University of Wyoming.

You must ask your school counselor for a transcript and submit your most current transcript with cummulative GPA and ACT (if applicable – SAT or WorkKeys scores) to the community college that you are applying to or the University of Wyoming.

The final scholarship eligibility is determined by the college or university and will be official after your final transcript has been submitted to them post graduation.


Helpful Links to Hathaway Information

Tips for Applying for Scholarships

Tips on Applying for Scholarships

Look for Scholarships and Information Everywhere:

  • Use every reference source available to you. Internet, library, counselors, and past and present students.
  • Visit the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend.
  • Visit with the Dean of your department and/or college.
  • Visit with groups and clubs you are interested in joining when attending college. Multicultural Affairs, club sports, and college or major specific groups i.e. engineering, agriculture, etc..
  • Go to your school library and public library for scholarship books, they can be more specific than online searches.
  • Go to your counseling office.
  • Always read the newspapers.
  • Contact local community and church organizations for scholarship information.
  • Contact the businesses in your community for scholarship opportunities.
  • Check with your employer or your parents’ employer for scholarships from the company
  • Be mindful of what it takes to get merit based scholarships- senioritis may cost you in the long run.
  • Talk to other students about scholarship opportunities.

The Application:

  • If you meet the basic requirements for an award……… APPLY!
  • Write or email the sources you are interested in.  Many prefer that you not call.
  • Use a standard form letter when requesting information.
  • Always include a cover letter specifically tailored to the scholarship. It is suggested to include a résumé even if they don’t ask for one.
  • Apply to as many sources as possible - but make sure you meet the qualifications.
  • Set up scholarship folders that have copies of your letter, transcripts, personal statements and essays, and letters of recommendation.
  • Filling Out The Forms:

    • Read the form completely before you begin.
    • Be complete and concise, but also creative.  Many forms that are not complete are thrown out.
    • Clearly emphasize your ambitions, goals, and what makes you different from other applicants – “TOOT” your own horn!
    • Forward any information received after the application is sent (such as: transcripts, awards received or recommendations).  The more information they have on you the better your chances.
    • Write legibly.  If at all possible fill in forms online or type the application. It looks more professional.
    • Avoid spelling errors and ALWAYS have someone proof read EVERYTHING before you submit.
    • Be as accurate as possible.
    • BE PERSISTENT
  • Keep a calendar with the application deadlines and look at it every day.
  • Make sure you have taken necessary tests and admissions application by the deadlines.
  • NEVER become discouraged- NEVER talk yourself out of applying. You have as much a chance to receive awards as any other applicant.

 

101 Scholarship Info

There should be no reason to pay a fee to apply for any scholarship - usually scholarships asking for a fee are a hoax – don’t fall victim to this!

Other areas to search for scholarships:

  • Corporations offer scholarships to attract and retain employees, support the communities where the business is located and encourage entrants into the business' field of work. These are often the scholarships that go unawarded for lack of applicants.
    • Search for corporation scholarships by checking with parents' employers for possible programs, researching businesses in your region and searching your newspaper's archives for award announcements. Students may have a much greater chance of receiving a private corporation award because geographic, employment and other restrictions narrow the number of candidates.
  • Religious organizations often award scholarships to help their members afford the cost of college. If students and student families are affiliated with a specific religious group, check with your local groups about the availability of scholarships.
  • Unions are a major source of scholarship funds. The AFL-CIO website offers a scholarship search service related to union-sponsored scholarships that includes $4,000,000 in available funds.
  • The military is a well-known source of college scholarships. The Air Force ROTC program can pay up to full college tuition plus a stipend for books. Military scholarships are awarded in return for a tour of duty with the branch of the military supporting your education. Be sure you're prepared to fulfill the terms of your scholarship agreement. If the prospect of military service fits with your goals, a military scholarship may be an excellent way for you to underwrite your college education.
  • Clubs & Organizations: There are local, state, and national clubs and organizations with a wealth of scholarships.
    • Service clubs such as Rotary, Jaycee, Kiwanis, etc.  These groups often offer scholarships on many levels.
    • Fraternity/Sorority clubs
    • Specific membership; i.e. Journalism, Band, Tall Club International, Italian American Club

Additional Scholarships

  • FastWebIs the largest, most accurate and most frequently updated scholarship database. If you supply an email address, they will notify you when new awards that match your profile are added to the database. You can even submit an electronic application to some of the scholarships listed in the FastWeb scholarship database, saving you time and money. FastWeb also includes a college search and numerous other student resources.
  • ScholarshipsThis interesting site offers a free search after registration and profile development. The search results include an indication of the value of the scholarship, maximum awarded, due date and relevance to your situation as well as a way to select offerings that are placed in a "my scholarships" folder.
  • Student ScholarshipsThis site has an option for parents and counselors you can view some scholarships immediately OR you can register for free to search over 24,000 scholarships.
  • Scholarship ExpertsThey are one of the most comprehensive free online scholarship searches available to students, parents, and educators.
  • Go College: Comprehensive resource covering college admissions, financial aid, educational options, and surviving college.
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