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Cowboy Cole

The Cowboy Cole Scholarship has been set up to honor Cole Allen, whose life was far too short. The goal of his family and friends is to help spread a message of awareness and prevention of suicide. The loss of a young life has a ripple effect in a community and touches so many lives. Let’s break the stigma and make it easier to talk about mental health and suicide.

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility:

  • Open to high school seniors and “13th year” students (under age 20).
  • Must plan to pursue further education through a traditional college or a trade school.
  • Open to students residing in Wyoming.

Application Requirements:

  • An essay-style submission is required, plus a creative portion is required.
  • Email submissions by April 30th at 11:59pm, 2026 to: cowboycolewyo@gmail.com.

Awards:

  • Over $17,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
  • Winners only will be notified.

For more information, contact Andrea Allen at cowboycolewyo@gmail.com.

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    Rules and Regulations

    1. Eligibility Criteria

    a. The scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the program’s general requirements.
    b. The following individuals are NOT eligible to apply:

    • Previous winners of the Cowboy Cole Scholarship.
    2. Scholarship Award and Usage

    a. Scholarship winners will have 24 months from the date of selection to use or allocate awarded funds.
    b. Any unused funds after the 24-month period will be returned to the scholarship account and reallocated to future applicants.
    c. Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to an accredited school or trade school from the scholarship account.
    d. Exceptions to direct payment may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

    3. Selection and Notification Process

    a. Only selected winners will be notified of their award.
    b. Participants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

    4. General Provisions

    a. The scholarship committee reserves the right to verify all applicant information and eligibility requirements.
    b. Misrepresentation or falsification of information will result in disqualification.
    c. The committee’s decisions regarding scholarship awards are final and not subject to appeal.
    d. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in any part of the application, including but not limited to essay responses and personal statements, is strictly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
    e. The scholarship program reserves the right to amend or update these rules as needed without prior notice.

    By applying for the Cowboy Cole Scholarship, applicants acknowledge and agree to abide by these rules and regulations.

    Are You in Crisis?

    If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

    You can also reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.