Dick and Lynne Cheney Study-Abroad Grants

If you are a graduate student, please apply for the Dick and Lynne Cheney Graduate Fellowship for Excellence in Study Abroad

This opportunity is accepting applications for study/intern/research/service abroad programs that will be in January and Spring 2026. Funds shall be used to support expenses associated with study/intern/research/service abroad (tuition, fees, international and in-country transportation, room, board, health/safety insurance, books, materials, etc.) for University of Wyoming students who seek to enhance their education with their selected program.

Criteria of Eligibility:
1. UW student at time of study/intern/research/service abroad program
2. Degree seeking during proposed study/intern/research/service abroad period

Recipients of scholarships shall be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Education Abroad Office. Applicants will only be selected for accept one scholarship from the Education Abroad Office for the same program abroad.

Individual students are eligible to receive a total of two scholarships from the Education Abroad Office during a single degree program (undergraduate or graduate) at UW.

Criteria
Students will be selected based on the following criteria:
1. Eligibility as stated above (student will not be rated on a rubric unless eligible)
2. Financial need
3. Strength of application
4. Academic Preparedness

Link to Budget Worksheet

Award
Varies
College/Department
Education Abroad, Global Engagement Office
Deadline
10/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is the name of the Education Abroad program you will participate in, as listed in the Cowboys Abroad Portal?
  2. What type of program will you complete?
  3. List the locations (countries) of your program:
  4. What academic term will you study abroad?
  5. Estimate your program cost in USD (including tuition, fees, airfare, transportation, books, and passport fees, if applicable. Do NOT include personal expenses):
  6. Estimate how much financial support will you receive during your term abroad in USD (scholarships, loans, gifts, savings, etc.):
  7. What is the amount that you are requesting from this scholarship?
  8. Are you Pell Eligible?
  9. Have you received a Cheney Scholarship or an Education Abroad Scholarship in the past?
  10. As a recipient of a Cheney Scholarship, there is a 'Give-Back' requirement to share with others on campus and in the community about your experience abroad and how the scholarship aided you. I acknowledge that if I receive this scholarship, I will be required to design and conduct a ‘Give Back’ project.
  11. How will this Education Abroad program help you meet your academic and/or professional goals? Please provide 1-2 specific goals, keeping in mind what is attainable within the scope of your proposed program. You may discuss courses, skills, future plans, location, language and/or culture.
  12. Describe 1-2 personal goals you have in relation to this program that are realistic and attainable. Think outside of academics to goals related to life skills, personal growth or other personal goals.
  13. Describe a time when you faced an academic challenge at UW and how you overcame it. How will those strategies help you while studying abroad?
  14. Please upload a budget worksheet (link to downloadable worksheet located at the bottom of the description)
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