Daniels Boundless Opportunity Scholarship at University of Wyoming 2026

Funds shall be used to provide financial-need-based scholarships to one or more of the following categories of non-traditional undergraduate students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree:
1) Adult Learners
2) Military Veterans or Active Military of any age
3) GED/HiSet recipients, regardless of age
4) Students who were formerly Foster Care Youth, regardless of age

The purpose of this award is to address state and national needs for filling in-demand employment categories over the next five to ten years. To meet the objectives of this grant, scholarship recipients will undertake career advising and those who are graduating must have secured a “program aligned” offer of employment by graduation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2026
• Value$2,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Wyoming
• City to studyWyoming
• School to studyUniversity of Wyoming

Benefits

The average annual award is $2,000.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed the FAFSA, have “unmet” financial need to meet UW’s Cost of Attendance after all financial aid has been applied to your account, and it is preferred that recipients be enrolled full-time. The average annual award is $2,000

Are you 22 years of age or older and pursuing your first bachelor’s degree?

1. Are you currently, or will you be, a UW undergraduate who is a military veteran or active military, regardless of your current age?
2. Did you complete a GED/HiSet or other high school equivalency exam, regardless of your current age?
3. Were you formerly a Foster Care Youth, regardless of your current age?
4. Have either of your parents completed a bachelor's degree?
5. What was the taxable Income reported to the IRS for the most recent tax season, your own if you’re an independent student or that of your family if you’re a dependent student?
6. What is the number claimed that you reported to the IRS for the most recent tax season, including yourself?
7. Are you currently in, or will you be joining, a UW TRIO or GEAR UP Program including: • Upward Bound • Upward Bound Math/Science • EOC (Educational Opportunity Center) • Student Success Services • McNair Scholars Program • GEAR UP program
8. Please attach a brief (one page or less) statement of application for the scholarship which includes the following information: • Your academic and career goals. • Given your financial need, how you would benefit from receiving funding. • The types of academic, personal, financial, or other advising and support services you anticipate needing in order to pursue a college degree. • Your career goals directly upon graduation from college and the type of career advising you will need in order to secure employment in your field.

Applicants must have completed the FAFSA, have “unmet” financial need to meet UW’s Cost of Attendance after all financial aid has been applied to your account, and it is preferred that recipients be enrolled full-time. The average annual award is $2,000.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit  UW Scholarship Webpage