Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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Area Health Education Scholarships

Download this document for a collection of scholarships related to healthcare. Check each website for exact due dates and scholarship requirements.

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The 2019 Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Click below for more information and to apply!
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Davidson Honors College Presidential Leadership Scholarship
The Presidential Leadership Scholarship (PLS) is the premier freshman scholarship for the Davidson Honors College. Montana resident students receive a full tuition waiver. All PLS recipients also receive a stipend of $7,500 for the Gold Level or $5,000 for the Silver Level. You can use it WITH the Montana University Scholarship as well!

PLS Quick Facts:
Average GPS: 3.7
Average ACT Score: 30
Number of scholarships awarded each year: Approximately 25

To apply, visit dhc.umt.edu and click on the red "Apply" button on the homepage! There is no cost to apply or to participate in the Davidson Honor College. Applications are due by December 1, 2018!

Montana Woman Foundation Scholarship
The Montana Woman Foundation (MWF) has scholarships available for women of all ages who want to begin their education or go back to college. MWF is a 501 (c)3, non-profit foundation. We strive to promote communities which recognize and support the beauty and power of women, their dreams and the significance of their contributions in our lives.

Our mission is to provide assistance for the success of Montana Women of all ages. To encourage these women to then give back to their communities by helping fellow Montana women in need, no matter their social, economic or cultural differences.

Applications are accepted from November 1 to February 1 of each year. Selections are announced in late April.
Click here to download the Scholarship Application.

Click here to download the Scholarship Guidelines.

Lauryn Goldhahn Scholarship
The Live Laugh Love like Lauryn Goldhahn Scholarship is open to all Montana high school students; regardless of post-secondary commitment or athletic accomplishment.

Visit the website for more information and scholarship application. https://www.lauryngoldhahnscholarship.org/apply

ZipRecruiter Scholarship
ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship to the winning student with the best entry.

Scholarship Award: $3,000
Eligibility Requirements: Student must be 18+ years old and enrolled in classes by deadline date
Entry Rules: 250 words max
Prompts: Write a follow-up email you would send after a job interview
Additional Help: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/the-right-way-to-follow-up-after-a-job-interview/

Click here to apply: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship.

Real Estate by Design Scholarship
Real Estate By Design is offering a $500 tuition scholarship for college students and Seniors in high school planning to attend college in the 2018-2019 school year anywhere in the United States. Students are encouraged to tell us about how you’ve helped in their local community through volunteering or making an impact on others. Our staff will choose our favorite essay submission and that student will receive a $500 scholarship.

The scholarship and rules can be seen here:  https://www.rebdidaho.com/boise-realtors-500-college-scholarship/

AreaVibes Scholarship
We're delighted to announce that we are offering a $2500 essay scholarship.

We would love to make this scholarship opportunity available to your scholarship listing.
It would be suitable for anyone enrolled as a full-time High school student or enrolled in any other accredited institute of higher learning.
You can find full information on our scholarship here - http://www.areavibes.com/scholarships/

Eligibility Requirements
In order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria;
Must be a legal resident of the United States.
Must be 16 - 25 years old.
Must be currently attending a High School, University or college during the 2018 calendar year.
Provide your 250 word essay (How does Livability play a factor in selecting a college?) before 31st May 2018.
A winner will be chosen by the 15th June 2018.

Dawson Community College Scholarships
Any graduating senior planning on attending Dawson Community College will want to apply their scholarships.
Download the following files for more information:
2018-19 Scholarship Information Packet
2018-19 Scholarship Application Packet

Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship
Any graduating senior whose parents or guardians are members of Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative are eligible for this scholarship. If you have any students who would like to apply for the 2018 FRS Scholarship, please have them complete the application and return it to me by February 22. We will have our General Manager sign the application and send it on to the FRS. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me. More information can also be found at the link below.
https://www.frs.org/programs/scholarships

A-1 Auto Transport Annual Scholarships
I am pleased to announce that my company is offering 3 scholarships, of $1000, $500 and $250. These scholarships are open to all nationalities and there are no fees to apply.
You can find more info here: https://www.a1autotransport.com/a-1-auto-transport-scholarship/
Who is eligible?
Any current, full-time, part-time student of an accredited or non-accredited institute, truck driving school or other logistics program, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to become eligible. There is no requirement of minimum age.

How do I apply?
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay/article (of at least 1000 words and may NOT be posted elsewhere on the internet) about a topic related to this site. Some typical topics could be anything related to:
* auto transportation services
* shipping cars overseas
* enclosed car shipping
* door to door vehicle transport
* shipping classic cars
* motorcycle shipping
* freight shipping
* moving long distance
* moving internationally
etc.
Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Email your essay/article to: scholarships@a1autotransport.com along with your full name, contact information, and school you will be attending.

Big Sky State Games
The Big Sky State Games has teamed up with the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition and Kenco Security and Technology to recognize the importance of sportsmanship and character in Montana student athletes. CHARACTER COUNTS! is a nonprofit organization striving to improve the character of today’s youth. It is based on common ethical values that transcend political, religious, socio-economic, and cultural differences. Called the “Six Pillars of Character,” these values are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Character Counts! Scholarship is sponsored by Kenco Security and Technology. Over the past twelve years, the Big Sky State Games has awarded the Character Counts! Scholarship to outstanding Montana female and male student-citizen-athletes involved in the Big Sky State Games. The scholarship can be used for any secondary education after high school. This includes trade schools and community colleges. Only high school juniors during the 2017-2018 school year are eligible for this scholarship. This is to ensure that fellow students can observe the scholarship winners during their senior year and to recognize the traits the students show.
Click here for more information or to download a scholarship application.

Generation Google Scholarship
The Generation Google Scholarship helps aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field by providing a $10,000 scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. Current high school seniors may apply to attend Google’s CSSI program in the summer 2018. Please visit Google’s website for more information and to apply! The Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) is a 3-week introduction to computer science for graduating high school seniors with a passion for technology. Google aims for students to leave empowered, heading to college armed with a unique learning experience. Please visit g.co/cssi for more information and to apply! Applications due March 2nd.

MTSNA Scholarship
MTSNA offers THREE $500 scholarships for anyone furthering their education in the field of nutrition. If you have a student or know of a former student that is going into the field of nutrition in any capacity, please encourage then to apply for this scholarship. The application must be completed by May 1; winners will be announced and awarded by May 15.

Application Deadline: May 1
Scholarships Awarded: May 15
Contact: Tammy Wham
Email: twham@ennisschools.org
http://www.mtsna.org/scholarships.html

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be graduating from High School in 2018
B) Demonstrate an interest in Vegetarianism in the community or at school.
Applications can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships_scholarship.php#sthash.YQdgbxWR.dpbs

SP Scholarships
$10,000 - 10 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018
B) Answer the Essay Question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14803/sp_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.5K5hpsO5.dpbs

Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship
$2,000.00 - 2 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 14 and 20.
B) Create a design for a billboard advertisement to encourage safe driving.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14801/project_yellow_light#sthash.PTsS2YKz.dpbs

National Farmers Farm Kids Scholarship
$1,000.00 - 3 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senor who plan to pursue agriculture-related degrees
B) Pursue degrees from accredited colleges or universities
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13249#sthash.ZXwlhJxc.dpbs

SEG Scholarship
$10,000.00 - 150 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senor planning on attending college next year.
B) Be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9766#sthash.KLZODgs9.dpbs

USPAACC Scholarships
$5,000.00 - 10 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application and be a high school senior.
B) Be of Asian or Pacific Island heritage.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10177#sthash.4vII9b47.dpbs

Microsoft Disability Scholarships
$20,000.00 - 10 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12198#sthash.pLjjvX8C.dpbs

United States Institute Of Peace Scholarships
$2,500.00 - 2 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student interested in learning and writing about issues of peace and conflict, encouraging appreciation for diplomacy's role in building partnerships that can advance peace building.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9221#sthash.JLz8Ms4c.dpbs

Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship
$20,00.00 - 2 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior accepted to an accredited four-year college, university, or equivalent
B) Be from a low income household
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12089#sthash.sZn8Ohx4.dpbs

Harris Poll Scholarship
$1,00.00 - 1 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) A legal resident of the 50 United States and DC who are:
B) 13 years or older at the time of entry
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804#sthash.dXLf9xMf.dpbs

Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships
$3,00.00 - 7 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior who is interested in journalism
B) Submit a portfolio of your journalistic skills.
Application can be found by going to the link below:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9759#sthash.Sep8lZsA.dpbs

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
I.Qualification/Eligibility
a. US Citizen or permanent resident of US
b. GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)
c. High School Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US
accredited four-year college or university within the fifty
states or District of Columbia.
d. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through
participating in community services or other extra
curricular activities.
e. Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed
$50,000.

II.Required Documentation
a. Application- Each candidate must submit a complete and
timely application. An application will be considered
incomplete and not processed if all instructions have not
been followed or the material presented is insufficient to
permit an adequate review. Do not send supplemental or
corrected material after the deadline date. Applications
must be typed or completed with the use of a black/blue
writing ink pen. The staff of the JMSMSF will not accept any
application packet or portion thereof that is filled out with a
pencil. Application and required documents should be neat
  and easy to read. Materials should be impeccable in terms
  of appearance and legibility. Mail the complete application
packet so that it is received or postmarked on or before the
  deadline date of March 31st. Application packet should be
  mailed to:
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
ATTN: Abraham Scott
Post Office Box 1023
                        Springfield, Virginia 22151

b. Official Transcript- An official copy of the applicant’s high
school transcript provided by the high school staff in a
sealed envelope must be included in the application packet. Submission of an application along with the required
documents for this scholarship constitutes your
authorization for the JMSMSF Scholarship Selection
Committee to review your academic record.
c. Financial Document – The submission packet must include a
copy of the applicant’s Student Aid Report (consists of
three to four pages) from the Department of Education or
FAFSA. If applicant can’t obtain any one of these reports,
the applicant can submit a copy of the parent’s income tax
return (Submit only the front and back of the IRS Form 1040
or IRS Form 1040 EZ) for the year prior to the year in which
  the application packets are due. (WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOME
  TAX RETURNS OF ANY OTHER YEARS). For example, you
  should submit your parent’s income tax return for tax year
  2015 in the application submission packet due on/or before
  March 31, 2016.
d. High School Senior Picture - A high school senior picture or
a picture taken above the waistline and in color. The
picture must be an original or printed on official photo
  paper. Do not submit any picture taken at an angle.
Applicant is required to print his/her full name on the
reverse-side of the picture.
e. Essay – Each candidate must provide a 500-1000 word
essay focusing on “Describing his or her planned
undergraduate study and how he or she plans to apply it
  upon graduation” or “Who is your role-model and how he or
  she has influenced/impacted your life”. The individual
  cannot be a relative. Essay technical requirements: double
  space, 11 point font size, one inch margin on all sides, submit
original only, submit in English, and certify
  authorship/originality at the end of the essay. The essay
  will be evaluated on originality, content, thought provoking
ideas, innovation, and concepts previously unpublished.
Applicant must certify the authenticity of the writing at
the end of the essay by affixing the below
statement and then signing beneath it.

American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program
Montana's 70th American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Session to be held Sunday June 10 thru Saturday June 16, 2018 at Carol College in Helena. The ALA Girls State is for young women who will be going into their senior year of high school who have an interest in learning about informed citizenship. To be eligible, girls must have completed their junior year in high school, have high moral character, show strong leadership abilities, demonstrate above-average scholastic achievement and have a keen interest in government and current events.

The 2018 application is available at mtlegion.org. The applications near the bottom of the page and should be filled out on the computer (or written legibly), printed and handed in to Ms. Tuttle.

Also note, that national American Legion requires the Samsung Sholarship Application to be completed online at legion.org/scholarships/Samsung. Paper applications will not be accepted

Applications will be accepted January 1, 2018 until April 30, 2018.

Regional County Graduate Scholarship
The Fall 2019 WCG Scholarship will cover tuition and fees for up to four consecutive semesters (excluding summer) for eligible William County and surrounding county high school graduates. Download the Fall 2018 Regional County Graduate Scholarship Terms & Conditions to the right for more details.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have received a GED in the Williams County area. The 2019 WCG Scholarship is available to all qualified graduates regardless of year. Scholarship recipients must maintain the listed requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS
Enroll full-time at WSC starting Fall 2018 as a degree seeking student (scholarship funds 12 to 16 credit hours per semester) Enroll up to four consecutive semesters (excluding summer)
Maintain good academic standing defined as a 2.0 term GPA or higher at end of semester
Meet all 2018 application deadlines

DEADLINES
May 1, 2019
Submit WSC Admissions Application & Fee Apply Now

August 20, 2018
Complete FAFSA Application (To apply, visit fafsa.gov and click Start a New FAFSA ) This scholarship will cover all remaining tuition and fees after federal Pell and state grants have been applied to a student's account.
For more information
wsc.admission@willistonstate.edu
701.774.4210
Williams County Graduate Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Scholarships are dependent on funding and are subject to change.

To support this or any other scholarship please contact the WSCF at 701.572.9275.

University of Providence STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Are you or do you know a Montana high school senior who dreams of a career as a biologist, a chemist, or a mathematician? Someone interested in astrobiology, the chemical basis of life, or secret codes? The National Science Foundation and the University of Providence are partnering to provide 4-year S-STEM scholarships to a select group of biology, chemistry, and mathematics majors beginning Fall term 2018. In addition to scholarship support, these students will be invited to participate in undergraduate research projects, summer internships at national laboratories (e.g., NASA, DOE, NIH, NSA) and professional conferences. In these settings, students will apply concepts, skills, and dispositions learned at UP in new, challenging, and empowering settings. Like “beaming up to the Enterprise”, these experiences will build confidence and focus career aspirations. Great careers are founded on great dreams and great opportunities. The S-STEM Program is just such an opportunity. Applications will be accepted until 28 January 2018.

Step 1: Apply for admission to UP
Step 2: Apply for federal financial aid
Step 3: Submit the S-STEM application.

Youth Serve Montana SCHOLARSHIP
The Governor's Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship, the groups announced today.
The $1,000 scholarship is offered to 100 Montana students attending Montana Campus Compact member institutions who have demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and community service by volunteering at least 100 hours during the last year.

The application form, guidelines, and FAQs can be found online at http://serve.mt.gov/youth-servemontana/

"These students have given so much to their communities, and I'm glad we can give them something back while helping to foster a lifelong commitment to service," Dan Ritter, Executive Director of the Office of Community Service, said. "Helping students stay in-state for school and continue making Montana a better place to live is something we can all be proud of."
Applications close January 31, 2018, and early submissions are highly encouraged.

The Governor's Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and volunteerism in Montana and engages citizens in service and emergency preparedness. Montana Campus Compact Montana Campus Compact is Montana's largest higher education network and works to improve community life by educating students for civic and social responsibility.

Reach Higher Montana guides, prepares and supports Montana students in their efforts to reach their potential through higher education.

MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES’ ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Black Mountain Software is offering scholarships to Montana students. We are requesting your assistance to distribute our scholarship application. All interested 2018 graduating Montana high school seniors who will be attending an accredited institution of higher education, regardless of their field of study, are eligible. These accredited institutions include trades schools, technical schools, colleges or universities.

Two Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 each. Scholarship payment will be made directly to the school that the applicant will be attending.

Applications and essays may be submitted electronically or mailed to Black Mountain Software.
If mailed, send to:
Black Mountain Software
ATTN: Scholarship Application Committee
145 Southlake Crest, Suite 1
Polson MT 59860

Or, submit via email to:
scholarship@blackmountainsoftware.com

All submissions must be emailed or postmarked on or before April 15, 2018.

Additional information and instructions for completing the application form and essay requirements can be located on the Black Mountain website at: scholarship detail

MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES’ ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Once again, it’s time to award a scholarship to a deserving student. In order to apply for the scholarship, applicants,
parents or guardians must be a member of LYREC and must be attending college in the fall of 2019.
MECA will award one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a student in the Northeast District. If a LYREC
student is chosen, LYREC will match the scholarship.
I have attached the 2019 MECA Memorial Scholarship Application. In addition, the application will be posted on
the LYREC website www.lyrec.com.
All applications must be returned to LYREC by January 25, 2019. The application and required material can be
emailed to jamip@lyrec.coop or sent to LYREC Attn: Jami Propp, PO Box 1047, Sidney, MT 59270.
Judging criteria will be weighted as follows:

20% - Academic Strength (as demonstrated by rigors of coursework, GPA, and national testing
scores)
20% - Activities in school and community, awards and honors
20% - Employment, volunteerism and community service
40% - Personal statement
The applications are due Jan. 25th. The student must send the applications to
LYREC
Attn: Jami Propp
PO Box 1047
Sidney MT 59270
or they can email them to: jamip@lyrec.coop

Click here for a MECA Scholarship Application.
For additional scholarship opportunities, check out the LYREC website at http://www.lyrec.com/content/scholarships

There is also a Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship. Click on the links below to download the three pages of the scholarship application.

BEPMC- Application Page 1
BEPMC- Application Page 2
BEPMC- Application Page 3

Hard Spring Wheat Show Ag Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support students from Williams, Divide, Burke, Mountrail, McKenzie, Sheridan, Roosevelt or Richland Counties to attend college for a degree in an agriculture related field.

First prize will be $1,000, and two $500 runner up prizes will be awarded.

To be eligible, a student must:
1) Be a graduating senior in high school, from the above counties, during the 2017-18 school year.
2) Have an acceptable high school record (minimum 2.5 GPA)
3) Be attending college for a degree in an agriculture related field in the fall of 2018.

Application forms may be secured from the Williams County Extension office at 302, E. Broadway in Williston, you can email Danielle.steinhoff@ndsu.edu, or click below.
Page 1-Letter
Page 2-Scholarship Instructions
Page 3-Application Form Part 1
Page 4-Application Form Part 2

Please read all the details in the Letter and follow the Scholarship Instructions as instructed.

The Hard Spring Wheat Show board will make the final decision on the recipient of this scholarship. You will be notified prior to the 65th annual Hard Spring Wheat Show, February 6-8, 2018. If chosen, you will be required to attend the awards luncheon on Thursday, February 8th to receive recognition.

Any incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Applications received AFTER December 1 will not be accepted.

Design a Better Future:
Whether through essays or multimedia, students have used their voices to share visions for a better world.

We're asking high school seniors to submit a proposal for how they'll better their communities. Because this will be a much more rigorous process with multiple rounds, we're also raising the bar for tuition awards: from five $1,000 tuition awards to five $10,000 tuition awards! We will also fund the top project up to $5,000.

The PROCESS: We will be breaking the process into 3 rounds, using the principles of design thinking:
Design and submit your ROUND 1 proposal:
First 3 stages of design thinking Launch cycle
Students submit overall proposal based on the Ford Institute community building principles
We select applications based on their completion, seriousness, and viability, offering feedback for those approved to move on to round 2.
   Deadline: February 11, 2018, 11:59 MST

Design and submit your ROUND 2 artifact:
Next 3 phases of design thinking launch cycle (all but the final launch)
Students submit an artifact representing their progress and learning
We give additional feedback
  Deadline: March 18, 2018, 11:59 MST

Design and submit your ROUND 3 reflection:
LAUNCH phase of design thinking launch cycle.
Students submit a final reflection that shares how their project is doing one of the following: 1) increasing connections, 2) building capacity, or 3) taking community-led action. They also share their ideas for acquiring further funding, in addition to the $5,000 from HGU if selected as the top finalist.
Include a video of yourself working on your project
  Deadline: April 15, 2018 at 11:59 MST.

Here is a link to anything else you may need to know about our scholarship, including a digital form to submit their projects: https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation:
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship for high achieving, self-motivated students. The scholarship provides up to $6,000 each semester, up to $48,000 over four years. Hagan Scholars from thirty seven states currently attend two hundred thirty six colleges and universities. Recipients must graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents and enroll at a four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation. Free Workshops, Schwab Accounts, and Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically taught as a part of the school curriculum.

For more information, including the scholarship application, please visit our website at www.hsfmo.org. The application deadline is November 15, 2017.
Or, take a look at the brochure links to the right.

Elks National Foundation:
The Elks National Foundation Awards $2.44 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student contest.
High school seniors that are U.S. citizens may apply.
The scholarships will be judged on the following:
Scholarship
Leadership
Financial Need
500 Four-Year Scholarships will be awarded.
   Two $50,000 Scholarships
   Two $40,000 Scholarships
   Two $30,000 Scholarships
   14 $20,000 Scholarships
   480 $4,000 Scholarships
Applications are available online starting September 1, 2017 at enf.elks.org/mvs

Mid-Rivers Communication:
Any student that did not receive one of the competitive scholarships that Mid-Rivers awarded will be eligible for the ten $500 scholarships that will be drawn at the Cooperative's Annual Meeting on June 1, 2017 at the EPEC in Glendive, MT.

To qualify for the drawing, students must:
- attend the Annual Meeting with a parent of guardian who is a Cooperative Member with active local telephone or Internet service from Mid-Rivers.
-be enrolled to attend a higher education institution in the fall of 2017
-provide PROOF of full-time enrollment at the Annual Meeting
-sign up at the Schoalaship Registration table at the Annual Meeting
- and be present during the Business Metting when the drawing takes place.

High school seniors and current college students returning to school in the fall are eligible; previous Mid-Rivers Scholarship winners are not eligible. Dinner will be served to all attending at 11:00 a.m., with the Business Meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. Students with questions about the scholarship drawing may contact me 1-800-452-2288.

Brock Loudon Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship is given in memory of Brock Hunter Loudon who played many sports for the Circle Wildcats and hoped to play basketball in college and earn a degree in physical therapy.
To learn more about Brock and his life, click on the links below.
Brock's Life Part 1
Brock's Life Part 2
For a Scholarship application click on the link below.
Scholarship Application
There will be two scholarships of $500.00 a year to a high school athlete.

Study.com Scholarship:
Study.com is excited to share a new scholarship we are offering to current and soon-to-be college students. At Study.com, our mission is to make education accessible. Our College Success Scholarship gives one lucky student $1,000 to help with their tuition. We would love for your students to take advantage of this scholarship!
Applying for the College Success Scholarship* Students need to apply by April 1, 2017, which gives them plenty of time to submit the quick and easy application! We will choose one winner based on their free response submissions.
To submit their application, students must visit this page:
http://study.com/blog/college-success-scholarship-by-study-com.html Eligibility Requirements In order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply

Black Note Scholarship:
As part of Black Note’s goal of giving back to the community, we award scholarships of $2,000 per student on an ongoing basis. To be considered, students must meet our eligibility requirements, complete an online application and submit an essay that impresses us.

You can find more information on our on $2,000 Get a Boost Scholarship page.

Applicants must:
~Be a full-time student
~Be 18 years or older
~Submit an essay as outlined in Essay Instructions, signing your essay with your full name, university name and address
~Enter only one application and one essay per person
~Be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia

Richland County Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Scholarship:
The Richland County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is opening up a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior, who is either a member of Farm Bureau, or whose parents are members of Farm Bureau. There will be one winner chosen, and a runner up. Both the winner and runner up will be forwarded to the Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee to be entered for an additional scholarship of $1,000. These applications will be judged on scholastic achievement and goals for college courses as well as community and school activities.

Applications for the scholarships must be submitted to county Farm Bureau president Don Steinbeisser Jr. no later than April 1, 2017. They can be mailed to Richland County Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 1267, Sidney, MT 59270.

Additionally, the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation is offering another scholarship: The $1,500 Bernard Greufe Honor Scholarship must include a letter or statement from the applicant giving reasons for applying along with the applicant’s future plans plus two letters of recommendation and grade transcripts. Applicants for all of the above scholarships must be from a Farm Bureau member family to be eligible.  The deadline for the Bernard Greufe Scholarship is April 1, 2017, and must be mailed to the Scholarship Committee at the Montana Farm Bureau headquarters in Bozeman, Montana.

The link for both applications:
http://mfbf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-MFBF-WLC-Scholarship-Application.pdf

http://mfbf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-Bernard-Greufe-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Medical and Legal Scholarship:
The Diagnosis Delayed scholarship is open to all students pursuing a medical or legal degree. Students must be enrolled in a program at the date of application.
Requirements: Student must be enrolled in a medical or legal program at the date of application US citizen No minimum GPA Application Materials – Please include all of the following materials in an email to info@diagnosisdelayed.com. No exceptions will be made for missing items:
~Proof of Enrollment: acceptance letter, current class schedule, etc.
~Unofficial transcript
~A word document containing the following information: Name: Address: Birth date: Program/School attending: GPA: Short essay – 500 word max describing why you deserve to win the scholarship
http://www.diagnosisdelayed.com/scholarship/

Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association
Scholarship:
The Montana Sheriff's and Peace Officer Association announces the availability of two $750.00 scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester of 2018 to a graduating high school senior who is seeking a career in local law enforcement. Recipients will be selected on the basis on need and academic ability as well as career goals.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:
1) High school graduate or successful GED completion.
2) Must be able to meet basic peace officer eligibility requirement as established by Montana statute and the Montana Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
3) Must have a high school grade point average of at least 2.5 and preferably plant so be enrolled as a full-time student in a Montana based college or university that offer a minimum AA degree in the Criminal Justice Field.
4) High School students applying for the fall scholarship must submit proof on enrollment intention in a university or college.

When applying for a scholarship, please include the following:
1) Letter requesting consideration as an applicant.
2) Current High School transcript.
3) Personal resume including references.
4) Outline of career goals.
5) Recent Photograph.
6) Statement of how you are currently financing your college education.
7) Letter from high school or college adviser verifying your academic abilities and attesting to the fact you are enrolled in or have applied for a criminal just degree program.

The scholarship award winner(s) check for $750.00 will be issued, in the applicant's name, and forwarded to the college/university in which he/she is enrolled.

Sidney Job Service Employers Committee
Scholarship:
The Sidney Job Service Employers Committee(JSEC) is offering scholarships of $500 to graduating seniors-- Class of 2017 -- who intend to further their education/training fall semester following graduation at a tech school.

The JSEC Scholarship:
1. Will be awarded at $500 prior to the start of fall semester.

2. Can be used only for the 2018 – 2019 school year.

3. Will be paid by the Job Service Employers Committee directly to the school of your enrollment.

4. Failure to attend fall semester forfeits the award.

TO APPLY:
1. Fill out the attached application form.
2. Answer the essay questions indicated on the form.
3. Attach a copy of your high school transcript.
4. Obtain reference letters from one non-relatives and one from a teacher or industry mentor.

RETURN YOUR COMPLETED PACKAGE BY March 1, 2017.
To: Job Service Sidney
211 N. Central Ave. Sidney MT 59270

Montana Food Distributors Association Scholarship:
The Montana Food Distributors Association (MFDA) awards scholarships annually provided by the MFDA.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-735-1082

Click here for the full Judging Criteria.

Montana PTA Scholarship:
The Montana PTA Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to student entering a Montana college or university with plans to become an educator. This year we are awarding a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in Montana.

Submission information and application forms are available on the Montanat PTA website, www.montanapta.org. Click on "Scholarship".

Questions or clarification, please contact the Montana PTA office at: PO BOX 1269, Laurel, MT 59044
Phone: (406) 628-9007
E-Mail: mtstatepta@gmail.com

Montana Jaycee Foundation:
Applications for our $1,000.00 Annual Scholarship for Montana Seniors are now being accepted.
Log in to download the application at
http://www.mtjcisenate.org/ or www.usjcisenate.org.
Click on Scholarship & Senatorship Forms then select the MT JC Scholarship Application Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Prescott at 406-580-6812.
Mail Application to:
1060 Weaver RD
Belgrade, MT 59714

Montana Electric Cooperatives Association (MECA)
1) A parent or guardian must be a member of Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative.
2) Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
3) To get an application, click below, or for more information, go to our website at: www.lyrec.com and click on Community & Scholarship.
4) Lower Yellowstone REC must recieve applications NO LATER THAN Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Click here for a scholarship application!

Black Mountain Software
Black Mountain Software will be awarding two $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors in Montana.

Any Montana high school senior graduating in 2019 may apply if he or she will be attending an accredited institution of higher education. These accredited institutions include trade schools, technical schools, colleges or universities. The applicant’s field of study may be any field that they want to pursue.

Applications and essays may be submitted electronically or mailed to Black Mountain Software. Please see the scholarship application for those specific addresses along with instructions for completing the application form and requirements for the essay. All submissions must be emailed or postmarked on or before April 15, 2019. The scholarship application is found here: scholarship2019.pdf

Horizon Resources
http://www.horizonresources.coop/scholarships/

Montana Community Foundation:
Application and more information is available at
www.mtcf.org/applications

Montana Clerk and Recorders Scholarship
Mail to:
Stephanie Verhasselt
Clerk and Recorder
Richland County
201 West Main
Sidney, MT 59270

Horatio Alger Montana Scholarship
Students must pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Montana or Montana State University school systems to apply.
application.horatioalger.org

Nursing Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for anyone interested in nursing, studying, living, and working in Montana.

Scholarships can be awarded up to $1,500.00
advancedhomecaremt.org

Empty Saddle Memorial Scholarship
http://www.emptysaddlememorial.com/esmf_web_page_017.htm
Fund Background:
The Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation seeks to honor and memorialize lost loved ones, whose lives were spent in the lives of their horses, and the role those horses played in shaping their spirit.

Purpose of Award:
The foundation will grant scholarships for the purpose of assisting students in attaining higher educational goals. The directors will choose recipients.

Eligibility Requirement:
The recipient must have graduated from a North Dakota or Montana high school. All awards are contingent upon the student being accepted by and registered at an accredited school.

Interested candidates must submit three reference letters: They could be from a principal, counselor, teacher, or adviser, employer, or someone in the community.

The Scholarship form must be complete to be considered for scholarships.

An official copy of your high school or college transcript must be included.

Scholarships to be awarded in 2018 must be submitted on or before February 15, 2018.

Return this form and three reference letters to:
ESMF
2711 Niehenke Drive
Sidney, MT 59270

Mid-Rivers Communication Scholarship
Mid-Rivers will award 35 $1,000 Higher Education Scholarships in 2017 to students whose parent/guardian is a cooperative member with active local telephone or Internet service. Students must be graduating high school seniors entering their freshman year of college, university, or technical school in the fall of 2017. Current college, university, or technical students planning on continuing their education in the fall of 2017 may also apply.
www.midrivers.com/scholarship/

Ten additional $500 scholarships will be awarded at the Mid-Rivers Annual Meeting on June 1, 2017 in Glendive. To qualify for the drawing, students must provide documentation of full-time enrollment at the Annual Meeting and be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is a Cooperative Member. Any students who receives a $1,000 competitive scholarship or any previous scholarships are NOT eligible for the drawing.

Health Care Scholarship
The Health Care Scholarship offers financial assistance to students who plan to attend an accredited technical school, college or university in Montana or Wyoming and who desire to work in a health care career.

Scholarship applications and eligibility requirements can be found at:
http://www.billingsclinic.com/foundation/scholarships

Mon-Dak API Scholarship
1) A parent, grandparent or guardian must be an active Mon-Dak API Member.
   -ACTIVE-attends 50% of meetings and/or is a current
   committee member.
2) The previous semester GPA must be a 2.8 or higher with verification from the educational institution. Documentation must be provided by the student.
3) Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student at a state accredited institution of higher learning or a state accredited vocational school.
4) A student meeting all the criteria may re-apply each year.

Return application to:
API
Scholarship
P.O. Box 764
Sidney, MT 59270

Click here for a scholarship application or pick one up at: Richland Pump & Supply or Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic

Mon-Dak Area Stockgrowers Association Scholarship
MonDak Stockgrowers Association will award four scholarships towards students who want to further their education in an agriculture related field. Funds will be raised through the Rockin’ Your Heart Cattlemen’s Ball event held annually. The four scholarships to be given will be in the amounts of $1,000 and $500. One - $1,000 and one - $500 scholarship will be given to a graduating high school senior; and one - $1,000 and one - $500 scholarship will be given to a current college student or a student looking to return to college. Funds will be sent directly to the college.

Applicant must be a resident of Dawson, Richland, Roosevelt or Wibaux County, MT; Golden Valley, McKenzie or Williams County, ND. Applicant must be a citizen of United States of America.

Return application to:
MonDak Area Stockgrowers
Attn: Katelyn Dynneson
12790 Highway 200
Sidney, Montana  59270

Click here for a scholarship application.

International Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Assembly of Montana Scholarship
1) The student must attend a college, university, vo-tech, business, nursing, beauty school or etc. in Montana.
2) Only students with a 3.0 or lower GPA will be considered.
3) Your application MUST Include:
   a) A transcript to show your Cumulative GPA.
   b) A synopsis of your future plans, please include the school
   you plan to attend and your major.
1. You will need to know what college you will be attending
   as the $500.00 will be paid to the Institution you attend.
   c) A paragraph about your family, please tell us if anyone in
   you family is or was an Odd Fellow or a Rebekah.
   d) Why you are applying? State your financial need.
   e) A photo of yourself.
f) Three letters of recommendation from a (1) teacher, (1) a
  friend or relative, (1) an employer or church pastor.
   g) Include in your letter:
   1. Offices held in High School
   2. Extra Curricular Activities
   3. Honors and Awards
   4. Hobbies, Activities outside of School
   5. Home Obligations

This scholarship is offered each and every year. We are very fortunate that we can offer four to six $500.00 scholarships.

Return application to:
Donna Harris, Chair or Joan Fischer, Secretary
PO BOX 265 3157 Conestoga Way
Joliet, Montana 59041 Billings, MT 59105
Click here for a scholarship application.

Women of the Moose Healthcare Scholarship
A complete application packet shall include:
1) Applicant's Name
2) Applicant's Address
3) High School Grade Point Average
4) High School and Year of Graduation
5) Copy of High School Transcript
6) List of school extracurricular activities including offices held if any.
7) List of school activities including employment and volunteer experience.
8) State your plans for the future, the name of the institution you will be attending and career or profession you are pursuing and why.
9) Briefly tell why you should be selected as the recipient of this scholasrhip.
10) Three letters of references.
11) List any parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or any other family members who are Moose members.

Judging of the application will be on the basis of the following criteria:
A) Application
B) Desire (Personal Statement)
C) Citizenship
D) Reference Letters
E) Moose affiliated candidates will have first consideration.

The application will not be discriminated against because of race, religion, age, mental or physical handicap, national origin, marital or parental status, or political belief.

Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the College Financial Aid Office in two payments. The first payment of $250.00 will be made when information by recipient is given to the Women of the Moose. The second payment of $250.00 will be made when first semester or quarter grades are received by the Women of the Moose. A 2.5 GPA is required. If for any reason the applicant decides not to use the Scholarship by the end of three months, it or any portion thereof must be returning to the Women of the Moose. If the recipient stops attending the institution of higher learning during the first semester the scholarship will be refunded/forfeited by the recipient.

Return application to:
Sidney Chapter #761
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
PO BOX 6
Sidney, MT 59270

Hawley Scholarship
This scholarship is presented by Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 of Masons and is in the amount of $500 or more annually. It is presented to a deserving senior or continuing education student of Richland County.

The Hawley Memorial Scholarship was created in 1987 by Richland Chapter #62 of Eastern Star in loving memory of Earl & Clona Hawley to recognize the devotion of Mr. & Mrs. Hawley to their community.

This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors in Richland County as well as continuing education college students from Richland County with a 3.00 GPA or better.

1) Please present the scholarship application and letters of recommendation in a portfolio.
2) Please include in the scholarship application the full name of the applicant and mailing address.
3) Extra- curricular activities including any offices held, honor or awards.
Please include the activity name and number of years you participated
4) List any out-of-school activities, including employment.
5) Explain your detailed plans for the future in a personal statement and the reasons you feel qualified for this scholarship.

6) This application should include the following:
~A recent photograph
~A statement from two (2) faculty members of your high school or your college or university department.
~At least one (1) and not more than two (2) letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant. ~An official transcript of grades and your ACT and/or SAT scores.
~The institution of higher learning you plan to attend or are attending at the present time.

7) Scholarship Awards will be sent to you after proof of enrollment is received from the College or University Registrar’s office or with an official schedule of classes from the College or University you will be attending.

Return application to:
Hawley Memorial Scholarship
332 15th Ave. SW
Sidney, MT 59270

Ben York Scholarship
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP:
The name of the annual scholarship to be awarded shall be the “Ben York Masonic Scholarship”.

AMOUNT OF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP:
The number of scholarships and the amount of each to be awarded annually as the Ben York Masonic Scholarship shall be determined by committee of Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90, Sidney, Montana. The minimum amount designated for each scholarship shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICANTS:
An applicant shall be deemed qualified to apply for the award even if not a legal resident of Richland County, Montana, if the applicant attended a Richland County high school for his or her senior year, and graduated from the Richland County high school.

FIELD OF STUDY:
It is a requirement of this scholarship that the applicant choose a field of study restricted to the “Construction/Building Trades” i.e. plumbing, electrical, heating and/or air conditioning, etc. It is anticipated that the applicant will attend a Trade School or a Technical School. Either full-time or part-time attendance is acceptable.

AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIP:
The Masonic Scholarship Selection Committee shall, each year on or prior to April 1st, select the scholarship recipient based upon the applications submitted, and make suitable arrangements for the award and presentation of the scholarship. The application of each winner shall be maintained in a permanent file by the committee.

PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
The scholarship award shall be paid by the Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 (Masonic Lodge) to the winner at such times following the award, as proof of enrollment has been furnished and in such amounts as the Masonic Lodge, in their discretion, deem proper under the individual circumstances to defray the costs of further education for the winner.

APPLICATION IS TO BE RETURNED TO:
Lower Yellowstone Lodge # 90
c/o Craig Averett
609 S. Central Ave.
Sidney, MT 59270

Click here for the application!

Montana Council of Higher Degrees
The Council of Higher Degrees of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose are now making available a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. It is our wish that this scholarship goes to a student who is attending a Montana High School.

Please fill out the scholarship application using black or blue ink ONLY! (Copies of the application can be picked up at the office.)

The student applying NEEDS NOT to be affiliated to a Moose member, but must SHOW FINANCIAL NEED.

Return application to:
Alyce Haider
521 4th Ave S
Glasgow MT 59230

Scholarship winners will be announced ar our Montana Moose Association Convention in October, and winners will be notified immediatly therafter.

Please remember you must be going into a MONTANA SCHOOL OF HIGHER EDUCATION. This scholarship is for a graduating senior of 2017.

T. Eugene Young Montana's Promise Scholarship
Students may apply ONLINE from March 4- May 13, 2016.
This scholarship will be awarded to 20 Montana high school seniors going on to a college, university, or vocational and technical schools to study in STEM-related programs, with preference given to computer sciences, engineering and bio-health sciences.

Student can access information and the online application for this scholarship and others at www.mtcf.org/applications.

NMIAAA Scholarship
Application Procedures and Rules
1) This scholarship must be used at a post-secondary institute.
2)The student must be a candidate for graduating from a Northeast Montana High School where the Athletic Directer is a member in good standing in the MIAAA.
3) The scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of the second semester of the students freshman year.

Amount of Scholarship: $100.00
Click here for an official application!

Return application to your athletic director. Only one application per school will be submitted to the NEMIAAA selection committee.

Richland County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Richland County Farm Bureau is giving away a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior, whose parents are Farm Bureau members. I have included the link to the application, and the rest of the information can be found in there. It needs to be mailed back to the County Farm Bureau no later than April 1st.

It can be mailed back to PO Box 1267, Sidney, MT 59270.

http://mfbf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-MFBF-WLC-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Henry Elm Scholarship
The number of scholarships and the amount of each to be awarded annually as the Henry Elm Scholarship shall be determined by Order of Court approving the annual account of trustees under the will of Henry Elm, Deceased, for the preceding calendar year.

Click here for an application and more information about the scholarship.

The Henry Elm Trust is pleased to announce that the following scholarships will be awarded in May 2018 to the outstanding high school students of Richland County:

8 scholarships in the amount of $18,022.00

Reminder that the deadline for the applications is April 14, 2017.   If you are mailing your applications, please have them mailed to: 301 West Holly, Sidney, MT 59270 – Attention: Dianne Etzel. (This is a different address from the address on the application.) Any applications received by mail must be postmarked by April 14, 2017. Any applications with a later date will not be accepted.

John McNeil Scholarship
The scholarship application is due to Ms. Tuttle by April 25th!

https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships

Application Deadline

Multiple Deadlines

November 15, 2018

December 1, 2018

February 1, 2019

March 31st

June 30th and December 31st

November 30, 2018

May 31, 2018

March 15, 2018

February 22, 2018

March 10, 2018

May 11, 2018

March 2, 2018

May 1, 2018

February 20, 2018

February 28, 2018

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

March 20, 2018

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

March 31, 2018
Must be received on or before
Please download the following:
1) Criteria List
2) Application
3) Check Off List

April 29, 2018
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Application

May 1, 2019
Click here to download the Fall 2019 Regional County Graduate Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Click here to download the Fall 2019 Housing Scholarship Terms & Conditions

January 28, 2018
STEM Poster
STEM Scholarship Application-PDF
STEM Scholarship Application-Word

January 31, 2018

April 15, 2018

January 25, 2019

February 1, 2018

Must be received by December 1, 2017

Round 1: February 11, 2018
Round 2: March 18, 2018
Round 3: April 15, 2018

November 15, 2018
Brochure Side One
Brochure Side Two

November 27, 2017

June 1, 2017

May 1, 2018

April 1, 2017

April 30, 2017

April 1, 2017

August 1, 2017

April 15, 2018

March 1, 2018
Scholarship Application

March 20, 2018
MFDA Cover Sheet
MFDA Personal Information Sheet
MFDA Sponsor Information Sheet
MFDA Student Info Sheet

April 1, 2017

January 11, 2019

January 31, 2017

April 15, 2019

March 2016

March 17, 2017

March 16th, 2018
Application Cover Sheet
Application Page 1
Application Page 2

April 15, 2017
Apply online only!

March 20, 2017

February 15, 2018

March 31, 2017

June 2, 2016

April 15, 2016

May 1, 2017

March 10, 2018

April 21, 2017
Click here for application.

April 15, 2019

April 15, 2019

August 1, 2017
Application Page 1
Application Page 2

May 13, 2016

2018 ASAP

April 1, 2016

April 16, 2018

April 25, 2019

Don't forget to contact the college(s) of your choice for specific scholarships as they usually do not send specific information to school counselors. Check out school web sites and other scholarship sites for additional financial opportunities. You can even buy a scholarship book or check out one from a library.

There’s a lot of money out there to finance your education if you take the time to look and apply!