Bill > SF0047

This bill increases the award amounts for the Hathaway scholarship program in Wyoming, which provides financial aid to eligible students pursuing higher education. Specifically, it raises the per-semester award for the Hathaway Opportunity Scholarship from $840 to $1,180, the Hathaway Performance Scholarship from $1,260 to $1,770, and the Hathaway Honor Scholarship from $1,680 to $2,360, all for students enrolled in twelve or more semester hours at an eligible institution. The bill also adjusts the maximum annual award for need-based Hathaway scholarships for students with significant unmet financial need, increasing it from $1,575 to $2,120, and raises the minimum semester award for these need-based scholarships from $105 to $150. These changes are intended to make the Hathaway scholarships more substantial for students and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0047