Worth Internship Scholarship at University of Wyoming 2026

For more detailed scholarship information, visit this document.

These scholarships are supported by the Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute, Wyoming Office of Tourism, and Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. They are intended to support students who require additional funding to complete internship requirements for their degree program.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 2, 2026
• Value$7,500
• Study Level
• SponsorUniversity of Wyoming

Benefits

The Donor requests that up to $10,000 be allocated for expenses during their summer internship experience and up to $7,500 be allocated for living expenses during the school year

Requirements

The Fund shall be used each year to provide financial support to three University of Wyoming students of low socioeconomic means to enable them to experience meaningful and/or transformative career development opportunities, subject to the following criteria:

• Are completing or have completed internships in the hospitality and tourism industry in Wyoming. Uses of the Fund may include but are not limited to: costs associated with living in a different area during an internship, travel expenses, housing, personal expenses, etc. either during the internship or during the semester following the internship
• Student has completed the WORTH Scholarship application
• Students who demonstrate financial need
• Student must maintain a minimum of 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to students who are seeking an experience that they otherwise would not be able to afford without this Fund
• Preference will also be given to students who have gained hospitality working experience in Southeast Wyoming
• The Donor wishes to create transformational and difference-making experiences for students. Therefore, the Fund will be used to support students with up to $17,500 total – The Donor requests that up to $10,000 be allocated for expenses during their summer internship experience and up to $7,500 be allocated for living expenses during the school year
• Recipients are expected to complete a summer internship to be eligible for funding during the following school year

To be considered for additional WORTH Internship Scholarships, please complete the following application: Link to WORTH Internship Scholarships Applications

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Have you already completed the required 400 hours internship requirement for ORTM/HOSP? If so, when and where?
2. For your proposed internship, please answer the following questions:
   • Describe how the internship will provide the opportunity to "succeed at supervisory or higher level in parks, recreation, and tourism organization"? (2-3 sentences)
   • What is the title of the organization/employer?
   • When is/was the internship? (Month, year - month, year)
   • Where is the organization/employer located? (City, State)
3. What stage of the hiring process are you in?
4. Does your employer provide housing?
5. How will this scholarship support your professional goals and interests? (4-5 sentences)
6. To be considered for additional WORTH Internship Scholarships, please complete the application linked at the bottom of the scholarship desription.

For more details, visit University of Wyomingn Scholarship Webpage