The bill aims to increase the awards for the Hathaway scholarship program in Wyoming, making several amendments to the existing scholarship amounts. Specifically, the Hathaway opportunity scholarship will increase from $840 to $1,340 per semester for students with a minimum GPA of 2.50. The Hathaway performance scholarship will rise from $1,260 to $2,010 per semester for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and the Hathaway honor scholarship will increase from $1,680 to $2,680 per semester for students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Additionally, the Hathaway provisional opportunity scholarship for community college students will also see an increase from $840 to $1,340 per semester.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the need-based Hathaway scholarship provisions, raising the maximum award from $1,575 to $2,512 per year for students with unmet financial needs exceeding $2,000. It also increases the minimum amount awarded per semester from $105 to $167 for qualifying students. These changes are designed to enhance financial support for students pursuing higher education in Wyoming. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0196 v1.0: 21-16-1304, 21-16-1305, 21-16-1306