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WYO Rodeo Scholarship

SHERIDAN WYO RODEO INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Five $3,000 scholarships

Deadline

April 15, 2026

7 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WYO Rodeo Scholarship

Funder: Sheridan WYO Rodeo Inc, Sheridan, Wyoming

Overview: The Sheridan WYO Rodeo awards five (5) annual scholarships of $3,000 each to deserving Sheridan County high school graduating seniors. In 2026, the rodeo board expanded the program from three $1,500 scholarships to five $3,000 scholarships. Over the past 25 years, the WYO Rodeo has awarded over $90,000 to deserving Sheridan County students.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Geographic Scope: Sheridan County, Wyoming only
  • Academic: Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
  • Age/Grade: Must be graduating from a high school in Sheridan County the year of application
  • Bonus consideration: All applicants who are part of the SPURS volunteer group (official rodeo volunteers) will receive extra points toward the total points determining scholarship winners

Award Details

  • Amount: Five scholarships at $3,000 each per year
  • Recurrence: Annual
  • Recognition: Scholarship winners will be recognized during Sheridan WYO Rodeo week (July 6-12, with performances July 8-11)

Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Casey Terrell
  • Phone: 307-749-8685
  • Email: [contact email provided]
  • Organization Address: PO Box 742, Sheridan, WY 82801
  • General Inquiries: 307.675.9963

Background

The scholarship program has been supporting Sheridan County youth for over 25 years, with demonstrated commitment to education and community involvement.

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

  • Application period opens in January

  • Deadline: April 15 (annually)
  • Required Materials:

    1. Online application form including:
    - Full name
    - Contact information (email, phone, address)
    - Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

    2. Most recent high school transcript (uploaded document)

    3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from peers/teachers/mentors (uploaded documents)

    4. Essay responses addressing the following prompts:
    - Describe your involvement as a volunteer with Sheridan WYO Rodeo and events held during Rodeo Week (special consideration given to students actively involved)
    - List organizational memberships and involvements, school clubs, community leadership involvement, awards, honors, and extra-curricular activities
    - List specific facts about your career goals and why your continuing education is important
    - Share the name of college, university, or trade school you plan to attend
    - List the address of the Financial Aid Office of the above school you plan to attend

    Application Method:

  • Online application form on the scholarship page at sheridanwyorodeo.com

  • All documents uploaded through the online form
  • Submission:

  • Deadline: April 15 (annually)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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