GFWC has a rich tradition of providing scholarships to young people, not only at the club level but at the state level as well.
GFWC Wyoming has two scholarships available to high school seniors or returning college students and one for a non-traditional female student over the age of 18 years of age returning to an accredited Wyoming University, College, Trade or Vocational School. The scholarship values change each year dependent on available funding. Contact GFWC Wyoming Scholarship Custodian Flo Beville at (307) 421-3011 for questions.
GFWC Wyoming has two scholarships available to high school seniors or returning college students and one for a non-traditional female student over the age of 18 years of age returning to an accredited Wyoming University, College, Trade or Vocational School. The scholarship values change each year dependent on available funding. Contact GFWC Wyoming Scholarship Custodian Flo Beville at (307) 421-3011 for questions.
Mary N. Brooks Scholarship
The Mary N. Brooks Scholarship started out as a loan fund in 1909. The state president at the time was Mrs. Mary Brooks, wife of then governor, Bryan B. Brooks. It is now a scholarship fund awarded annually to a high school senior or returning college student with special consideration being given to a daughter or granddaughter (etc) of a GFWC Wyoming Clubwoman.
The Mary N. Brooks Scholarship started out as a loan fund in 1909. The state president at the time was Mrs. Mary Brooks, wife of then governor, Bryan B. Brooks. It is now a scholarship fund awarded annually to a high school senior or returning college student with special consideration being given to a daughter or granddaughter (etc) of a GFWC Wyoming Clubwoman.
Ruth Clare Yonkee Scholarship
In 1978, Ruth Clare Yonkee, GFWC Wyoming State President, donated the $1,300 allowed for her travel and Presidential expenses to establish the Ruth Clare Yonkee Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is given to a high school senior or returning student. It should be noted that this scholarship rotates around the state, so please check the annual application form to confirm your eligibility.
In 1978, Ruth Clare Yonkee, GFWC Wyoming State President, donated the $1,300 allowed for her travel and Presidential expenses to establish the Ruth Clare Yonkee Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is given to a high school senior or returning student. It should be noted that this scholarship rotates around the state, so please check the annual application form to confirm your eligibility.
Paulena Hays Scholarship-Unavailable for 2023/2024
The Paulina Hayes Scholarship is our newest scholarship and was funded by an endowment from her estate. This scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional female student who is returning to school at any Wyoming University, College, trade or vocational school.
The Paulina Hayes Scholarship is our newest scholarship and was funded by an endowment from her estate. This scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional female student who is returning to school at any Wyoming University, College, trade or vocational school.
