Hofer Family Scholarship for Military Families

Scholarship grants to students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Wyoming subject to the following criteria:

  • Either a spouse or child of someone who is currently in the military or is a veteran, or a student who is a direct surviving descendant of a military service member who was killed while serving.
  • Enrolled full time.
  • In good academic standing.

Award
$2,000
College/Department
Veterans Services
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a military spouse or dependent (child) of a current military service member or veteran; or a student who is a direct surviving descendant of a military service member who was killed while serving?
  2. Are you currently receiving or have received GI Bill Chapter 33 (Transfer of Benefit), Chapter 35 (Dependents Education Assistance), or other veterans education assistance program(s)?
  3. Please provide documentation to support your military dependent status, such as: current DEERS Dependent ID Card; Military Service Member or Retiree DD214 or NGB 22. (Please be sure SSN is redacted)!
  4. Please provide a short statement responding to each of the following statements:
    • Briefly describe how your sponsor's military service impacted you.
    • Please describe any extra-curricular activities you are or have been involved with.
    • Please describe how receiving this scholarship will impact your family.