Wyoming's Tomorrow
Victory Is Within Reach!
The Kickstart Wyoming's Tomorrow and Wyoming's Tomorrow Scholarship programs were created by the Wyoming State Legislature under State Statute WS 21-16-19.
Kickstart Wyoming’s Tomorrow is a new state-funded scholarship program for adults enrolling at one of Wyoming’s eight community colleges, or the University of Wyoming, to pursue a degree or certificate. You can receive up to $1,800 per semester if enrolled in 12 credit hours or more, for up to four full-time academic terms.
- You’ve been a Wyoming resident for no less than one year immediately preceding application or not less than a total of three years at any time before application;
- You’re 24 years of age or older when you begin school;
- You’ve completed and filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year for which you are applying for a scholarship and have unmet financial need;
- You agree to register with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services by completing a new account registration at wyomingatwork.com.
State statute requires recipients of this scholarship to register with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services by completing a new account registration at wyomingatwork.com. By registering, you will have access to information and career resources designed specifically for Wyoming residents' needs, and to help you prepare for your job search, see jobs available in Wyoming and connect with employers looking to hire. You will be asked by a financial aid advisor to sign a form stating you have registered along with the Kickstart Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship application.
Information you provide in registering at wyomingatwork.com will be used to track the performance of the scholarship program. No information
will be released by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services that identify an
individual in any way. Please read our privacy policy for further information.
Funding is limited, apply today!
For more information, email us financialaid@westernwyoming.edu
As a Kickstart Wyoming's Tomorrow scholarship recipient, I have been so fortunate to continue my learning journey in pursuit of my Business Management associate's degree at the age of 37. The Kickstart Scholarship was the first scholarship I had ever received, and having financial assistance to continue attending school has given me more motivation than I ever could have imagined. To be able to pursue education outside the confines of financial struggle has been empowering for me. I can attend school, knowing that I have the support of Kickstart Wyoming's Tomorrow behind me to keep moving forward with my degree. I'm grateful for programs that are geared toward adult students such as myself, who don't have the help, resources, or scholarship opportunities that college-age students might have. Kickstart Wyoming's Tomorrow Scholarship has been a lifesaver, and I am grateful for their scholarships every semester!
As a non-traditional student, balancing my education with the responsibilities of caring for my type one diabetic daughter and managing the financial strain of her medical bills has been challenging. Despite these hardships, I remain dedicated to achieving my academic goals to create a better future for my family. I am incredibly grateful for the Kickstart Scholarship, which has alleviated a significant portion of the financial burden. This assistance has made it possible for me to focus more on my studies while still managing my responsibilities at home. I cannot express enough how much this scholarship has meant to me in helping me stay on track. It has truly been a blessing, and I am deeply thankful for the opportunity it provides as I work toward my goals.
Kickstart of Wyoming has helped me get back to school. As a single mom to two little kids, working as a waitress, it has helped me in so many ways and I'm so thankful. The money has helped pay for books, classes, and have a little wiggle room in my life so I'm able to focus on school and take some time off work if needed.
Receiving the Kickstart scholarship enabled me to find where my strengths were within the educational world. I would not be where I am today without it.
I returned to school to pursue a BAS in Business Organizational Management, to enhance my leadership capabilities within my companies. My entrepreneurial spirit has fostered a place of entertainment for families, and I would like to expand Legendary Laser tag and the VRcade into something great with the help of this degree! The kickstart scholarship has relieved the financial pressures of returning to school and also allowed my daughter the opportunity to attend the Children's Center for the start of her educational path as well.
Seize this opportunity and achieve your goals!
You may not be eligible if:
- You are currently receiving a scholarship under the Hathaway Scholarship program;
- Are not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements or requirements of a subsequent similar federal enactment;
- Owe a refund under a federal Title IV student financial aid program, or a subsequently enacted similar federal student financial aid program or a student financial aid program administered through the state;
- Are incarcerated; or
- Previously received a scholarship under this scholarship program of four full-time academic terms or a total of $7,200 in scholarships for unmet financial need.