American Association of University Women honors member with renaming of scholarship

The American Association of University Women Casper Branch Scholarship has been renamed by AAUW members to honor longtime member Muriel McNeely, who died Feb. 19, 2025.

“We would like to designate the AAUW Scholarship at Casper College as the ‘Muriel McNeely AAUW Scholarship’ to honor our friend who passed away. A lifelong resident of Casper, a retired elementary school teacher, and a 50-year member of AAUW, she was instrumental in establishing the AAUW Scholarship at Casper College with AAUW’s share of the proceeds from the sale of the Casper Clubhouse,” said Elaine Hough, past president of Casper AAUW. According to Hough, McNeely was involved with the selection of scholarship recipients for many years. “Her AAUW friends would like to donate to the scholarship in her memory,” noted Hough.

The endowed fund is open to any nontraditional female applicant who has completed 24 hours toward a two-year degree at Casper College. No specific major or area of study is required, but applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. The scholarship will be awarded upon the basis of academic standing and financial need, and the recipient may reapply and receive up to two years of aid based upon eligibility and achievement.

To apply for this and other Casper College scholarships, go here. caspercollege.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/foundation-institution.