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Planning High School Courses for Wyoming’s Hathaway Scholarship

By Wyoming Calendar Team November 10, 2026 5 min read

Updated November 10, 2026. This guide details Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) Success Curriculum requirements, updated 2026 award schedules, and collegiate verification procedures.

Wyoming’s Hathaway Scholarship helps eligible graduates pay for the University of Wyoming (UW) or a Wyoming community college. For courses beginning on or after July 1, 2026, full-time semester awards are Honors ($2,360), Performance ($1,770), Opportunity ($1,180), and Provisional Opportunity ($1,180). Plan the Success Curriculum, GPA, and test scores together so that all three parts are ready for the college's scholarship review. Hathaway Scholarship Eligibility

Because required four-year math and sequential foreign language or CTE pathways take multiple years to complete, students must align course selections with high school counselors starting in eighth grade.

Hathaway Scholarship Tiers and Success Curriculum Benchmarks

Full-time semester award amounts and academic thresholds for courses beginning on or after July 1, 2026:

Scholarship Award Tier Full-Time Award Per Semester Minimum High School GPA ACT Benchmark Score Core Curriculum & Sequencing Standards
Honors $2,360 / semester ($4,720 / year) 3.50 Cumulative (Weighted scale) 25 Composite (ACT Superscore accepted) 4 yrs English, 4 yrs Math (Alg I, Alg II, Geom + 1 advanced), 4 yrs Science, 3 yrs Social Studies, plus 4 yrs Fine Arts/CTE/World Language (including a 2-yr sequence).
Performance $1,770 / semester ($3,540 / year) 3.00 Cumulative (Weighted scale) 21 Composite Same rigorous curriculum framework as Honors tier.
Opportunity $1,180 / semester ($2,360 / year) 2.50 Cumulative 19 Composite 4 yrs English, 4 yrs Math, 4 yrs Science, 3 yrs Social Studies, plus 2 yrs Fine Arts/CTE/World Language; the two World Language years must be sequenced.
Provisional Opportunity $1,180 / semester ($2,360 / year) 2.50 Cumulative 17 Composite (Or WorkKeys score of 12) Current diploma requirements, including at least two of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; 2 yrs Fine Arts/CTE/World Language, with World Language sequenced; begins at a Wyoming community college.

Source: Wyoming Department of Education 2026 Hathaway Requirements Chart.

Four-Year Course Planning Roadmap: Honors & Performance

This example fits the 15-credit English, math, science, and social studies core, plus four arts/CTE/world-language years, into a four-year schedule. It assumes freshman entry into Algebra I; your counselor matches the example to locally approved courses.

Grade Level English Language Arts Mathematics Core Laboratory Science Social Studies Sequential Elective Pathway
Grade 9 English 9 (1.0) Algebra I (1.0) Physical Science / Biology (1.0) World History (1.0) Spanish I (Year 1 of sequence)
Grade 10 English 10 (1.0) Geometry (1.0) Chemistry I (1.0) Civics / US Government (0.5 + 0.5) Spanish II (Year 2 of sequence)
Grade 11 English 11 (1.0) Algebra II (1.0) Physics I (1.0) US History (1.0) Approved Fine Arts or Advanced CTE
Grade 12 English 12 / AP Lit (1.0) Pre-Calculus / College Algebra (1.0) Advanced Science / Anatomy (1.0) General Elective Slot Fourth approved Arts/CTE/World Language year

Crucial Curriculum Nuance: Middle school coursework (such as eighth-grade Algebra I or Spanish I) can fulfill Success Curriculum subject requirements, but students must still take an approved advanced mathematics course during grades 9–12 to satisfy state scholarship statutes. Hathaway Planning Worksheet

Grade Point Average Calculations: The Hathaway Weighted Scale

Do not assume your high school transcript GPA matches your Hathaway GPA:

  • Weighted Courses: Use the state's Hathaway GPA calculation, including its weighting for approved AP, IB, and dual/concurrent college courses at the 1000 level and above. Have the counselor calculate the scholarship GPA from the approved course record.
  • Unweighted Courses: Standard high school electives and general education classes remain on a standard 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum Grade Floor: Courses completed with a grade below a D do not earn Hathaway curriculum credit.

Standardized Testing and Score Reporting Deadlines

  • ACT Superscoring: The University of Wyoming and community colleges accept ACT Superscores (combining the highest subscores across multiple test sittings) to reach the 19, 21, or 25 thresholds.
  • Score Reporting: Review test results before graduation so there is time to retest. Send official reports to the chosen Wyoming college by its Hathaway application deadline.
  • Provisional WorkKeys Alternative: The state chart lists WorkKeys 12 as an alternative to ACT 17 for Provisional Opportunity. Ask the community college to review the qualifying assessment record with your application. Hathaway requirements

Activating Your Scholarship: University of Wyoming & Community Colleges

  1. Submit College Admissions Applications: Complete enrollment applications to the University of Wyoming or your chosen community college (e.g., LCCC, Casper College, Sheridan College).
  2. Execute College Hathaway Verification Forms: Log into your campus student portal (e.g., UW WyoRecords) and complete the mandatory Hathaway Eligibility Verification Form. LCCC Financial Aid
  3. Submit Official Transcripts Direct from High School: Immediately following graduation, ensure your high school registrar transmits your final certified transcript reflecting your graduation date, final Hathaway GPA, and curriculum verification flag.
  4. Order Dual-Enrollment College Transcripts: If you completed dual or concurrent college coursework, you must order official collegiate transcripts from the sponsoring college registrar sent directly to your target university before Hathaway disbursements release.

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