SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT

SOME REQUIREMENTS

DEADLINE

2/7/12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odd Fellow & Rebekah

$500

Must attend a college or university, vo-tech, business or beauty school, etc. in Montana

GPA 3.0 or less

Three letters of recommendation

 

4-7-12

Montana Tree Farm

$500

Demonstrated interest in forestry

GPA 2.0 or above

Reference from a tree farmer or a tree farm inspector

www.mttreefarm.org/about-us/scholarship

 

7-1-12

Billings Masonic Center Charitable Fund

$500

Must attend an accredited Montana public university, college, junior college or tech school

Personal letter summarizing goals

Financial need

Two letters of reference

Character, leadership, scholastic achievement, work history and extra-curricular activities

3-20-12

Alem ÒBudÓ LaBar

$1,000

Have received a written acceptance from college of choice

GPA 3.0 or better

Two letters of recommendation

Extra-curricular activities and community involvement

Personal statement

 

5-1-12

Doodle 4 Google

$30,000 college scholarship +

$50,000 technology grant for the school

Express the theme—ÒIf I could travel in time, IÕd visitÉÓ—as creatively as possible using GoogleÕs logo as your canvas

Check out www.google.com/doodle4google

for more details

 

Postmarked 3-20-12

Horatio Alger Association Montana

$5,000 with $5,000 match from the college

Must pursue a bachelorÕs degree at the University of Montana or Montana State University system schools

Have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity

GPA 2.0 minimum

Financial need

Co-curricular and community activities

Counselor certification

www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

 

 

4-15-12

Karen Krueger Cox Vocational Award

$750

Pursue post secondary, vocational or technical education in Montana

GPA 2.0 minimum

Extracurricular activities

Two letters of recommendation

 

To Counselor

 3-28-12

Advanced HomeCare Institute of Montana

Varies

Interested in Nursing and plan to study, live, and work in Montana in the Home Health Care industry

GPA 3.0 or above

Essay

Three letters of recommendation

www.advancedhomecaremt.org

 

3-21-12

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

$600

Female planning to major in education

Enroll in a Montana college

Financial need

Three letters of education

 

3-24-12

Billings Clinic Foundation Health Career

$500 to $3,000

Pursue a career in a health related field

Enroll in an accredited technical school, college or university in Montana or Wyoming

Three letters of recommendation

www.billingsclinic.com/scholarship

 

3-31-12

Yellowstone Valley Medical Society Alliance Health Care Careers

$1,700

Pursue a career in a health care related field

GPA 3.5 or greater for four years of high school

Scholastic ability and leadership

Essay stating educational goals and financial need

Letters of recommendation

 

3-1-12

Montana Farm Bureau Bernard Greufe Honor

$500

Applicant statement

Letters of recommendation

Academic achievements

Financial need

Character and endeavor

http://mfbf.org/about/foundation

 

4-2-12

Montana Farm Bureau WomenÕs Leadership Committee

$500

Must be a current paid Montana Farm Bureau member, or an immediate member of a current paid Montana Farm Bureau family

Scholastic achievement

Goals--regarding college courses and activities

School and community activities

Two letters of reference

http://mfbf.org/programs/womens-leadership-committee/

 

4-2-12

Thomas McGirl Masonic Memorial Education Fund

$650

Attend a Montana State University System college/university or a vocational/career institution operated by the State of MT

Outline of activities and interests in and out of school

Letter summarizing educational goals and your understanding of the importance of the public school system

 

 

3-9-12

YWCA Salute to Women

$1500

Female planning to enroll in any accredited post-high school education program

Essays and letters of recommendation demonstrating dedication to the mission of the YWCA

GPA 3.0 minimum and a record of self-motivation and perseverance in the academic environment

Applications available in the counseling center and online at

www.ywcabillings.org

 

3-1-12

Buick Achievers

$2,000 up to $25,000/yr

Plan to attend a 4-year college or university

Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry

www.buickachievers.com

 

2-29-12

Big Sky State Games Character Counts!

$500

Must be a junior student-citizen-athlete in high school and have participated in the Big Sky State Games

Personal essay

Two letters of recommendation

www.bigskygames.org

 

5-16-12

Greater Yellowstone Valley USBC Mickey Anderson Memorial Bowling Scholarship

$1,000

Have bowled in a certified USBC Youth League for a least 2 years

Must be a current member and actively participating in a certified GYVUSBC Youth League and bowling at least 1/3 of the current seasonÕs games

School official and coaches evaluations

www.GYVUSBC.com

 

2-26-12

Stillwater Mining Community

Up to $1,000

Not a dependent of an employee

Plan to attend an accredited post-secondary education or training program, preferably at a university or college in Montana

GPA 3.5 and extracurricular activities

High school recommendation

 

To counselor 4-10-12

Stillwater Mining Company Dependents

Up to $500 per semester -

renewable

Dependent of a Stillwater Mining Company active regular full-time employee who has or will have completed 6 months of continuous service at the time scholarships are distributed

Enroll in a accredited post-secondary education or training program

GPA 2.0 minimum

 

To counselor 4-10-12

Billings Federal Credit Union

$1,000

Member of Billings Federal Credit Union

Two letters of reference

Extracurricular activities

Personal Essay

 

4-1-12

Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation

Varies

GPA 3.0 minimum

ACT/SAT scores

Extracurricular and leadership activities

Financial need

Involvement and contribution to the game of golf

www.rockymountainpga.com

 

3-30-12

Montana Community Foundation

$500 - $5,000

Multiple scholarships are listed with a list of those available specifically to students in our area

Each scholarship has its own requirements

http://www.mtcf.org/applications.html

 

See specific applications for details

Universal Athletic Services, Inc.

$500 to one male and one female student athlete

Attend a Montana college or university preferably pursuing a degree in the field of education

GPA 3.0 minimum

Have competed in a least 2 different varsity sports

Financial need

Personal statement and letters of recommendation

www.universalathletic.com

 

6-1-12

BEA Karen Cox

3 given – amount varies

Parents BEA members for 5 continuous years or parents retired who were BEA for 5 years prior to retirement or

student attended Blgs Public High School for at least 2 years whose parents are not eligible for BEA membership

Personal essay

Three letters of recommendation

 

3-6-12

AES Engineers

$500

Answer one of the essay questions found on the website

Scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essay submitted

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

10-5-12

Yellowstone Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever

$1,000

Attend college in Montana

Major in any wildlife management or conservation-related field

GPA 3.0 minimum

Autobiography and essay

Two letters of recommendation

 

3-1-12

Yellowstone County SheriffÕs Office

$500

Seeking a career in local law enforcement

GPA 2.5 minimum

Three letters of recommendation

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-1-12

Best Buy

$1,000

Grades 9-12

Solid grades

Community service or work experience

www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com

or www.at15.com

 

2-15-12

Skyview Faculty

$500

Full-time Skyview student

GPA 3.0 minimum

Letter of recommendation

Financial need

 

To Counseling 4-20-12

GFWC Billings Junior WomanÕs Club

$1,000

Plan to pursue 2-year education at an accredited community college or trade school

GPA 3.0 minimum

School and community activities and/or employment

Three letters of recommendation

Essay

 

3-5-12

GFWC Billings Junior WomanÕs Club

$1,000

Plan to pursue 4-year education at an accredited college

GPA 3.0 minimum

School and community activities and/or employment

Three letters of recommendation

Essay

 

3-5-12

Midland Empire Chapter of Credit Unions

$1,000

Must be a member of a Midland Empire Chapter credit union

2 letters of recommendation

Statement of financial need and educational goals

 

4-1-12

MudDI Waters Consortium

$500

Participated on a Destination ImagiNation team

Letters of reference

Essay

http://www.mt-di.org

Click on scholarships

 

2-15-12

Montana Destination ImagiNation

$500

Participated on a Destination ImagiNation team for a minimum of two years

Letters of reference

Essay

http://www.mt-di.org

Click on scholarships

 

2-1-12

Destination ImagiNation  Support Committee DISC

$250-$750

Participated in Creative Problem Solving as a team member and/or volunteer

Creativity and involvement

http://didisc.org/scholarshipshome

 

 

 

 

2-1-12

2012 Youth Serve Montana

$1,000 for giving 100 volunteer hours

Proof of 100 hours of volunteer service completed in the last twelve months

Enrollment in a Montana post-secondary institution

www.serve.mt.gov

 

Noon

4-16-12

Steve & Lorraine Marsh Music

$1,000

Pursue a major in music

Attend a college or university within Montana

Academic achievement

School and community involvement, with an emphasis on music

2 letters of recommendation

 

To Counseling   3-28-12

M. A. Lambrecht Vocational

$500  renewable

Attend a 2-year vocational or technical training institute in Montana (emphasis on a student going into the automotive or welding field)

GPA 2.5 minimum

Financial need

2 letters of recommendation

 

To Counseling

 3-28-12

Bonnie Slough

Scholarship Award

$500

Must be the child of a current member of the Billings Classified Employees Association

School and community involvement

Academic achievement

Leadership

Two letters of recommendation

 

3-28-12

MT Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association

$750

 

Seeking a career in local law enforcement

GPA 2.5 or greater

Preferably plan to be enrolled in a Montana based college that offers a minimum AA degree in the Criminal Justice Field

Financial need

References

 

3-31-12

Conoco Phillips/MSU-Billings COT

$4750 renewable &

a paid summer internship at ConocoPhillips

Enrolled in the Process Plant Technology program at MSU-Billings COT spring semester 2013

Age 18

2.5 GPA or higher

Able to pass ConocoPhillipsÕ pre-employment screening process which includes a physical, drug test, and background check

www.msubillings.edu/scholarships

 

2-1-12

Black Mountain Software

$500

Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning

Essay

www.blackmountainsoftware.com/scholarship.cfm

 

 

4-15-12

Montana Jaycee Foundation

$1,000

Personal statement

Letters of reference

www.mtjcisenate.org

1-9-12

Frederick J. Urbaska Baseball

$5,510

Plan to attend MSU-Billings

Must be a Billings American Legion baseball player

GPA 3.0

Financial need

Be a member of the Yellowjacket baseball team

www.msubillings.edu/scholarships

 

2-1-12

Billings Elks Memorial Fund

$1,000

Financial need, motivation, skills, leadership, scholarship

Letters of recommendation

 

2-15-12

Teamsters James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

One time $1,000 awards and 4-year renewable $2,500 awards

Child or grandchild of Teamster member

Plan to attend accredited 4-year college or university

Rank in the top 15 percent of class

Excellent SAT or ACT scores

Financial need

List of activities (very important)

 

3-31-12

ACT Poster Concept Contest

Up to $5,000

Junior or senior planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college in the next 2 years

Design a poster (including visuals and tag line) that from your perspective encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam

www.actstudent.org/postercontest

 

Postmarked on or between

 Dec 5, 2011 and

Jan 28, 2012

Young Women in Public Affairs Awards/Zonta

$1000

Female age 16-19

Volunteerism

Experience in local or student government

Advocate for ZontaÕs mission of advancing the status of

women worldwide

www.billingszonta.org

 

3-15-12

MSU-Bozeman Premier

One-time $1,000 to a renewable $3,000

Apply for admission to MSU-Bozeman

Have ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly to MSU-Boz from testing company

Financial need, leadership experience, activities, and honors may also be considered

Application available for printing at

http://www.montana.edu/admissions/premierscholarship.pdf

or apply online at

https://www.montana.edu/admissons/premierscholarship/

 

 

 

 

 

Priority deadline

2-1-12

Abbott & Fenner

Up to $1,000

Essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of

website

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 

6-15-12

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Greater Northwest

Chapter

$1,000 to $3,000

Have MS or have a parent living with MS

Personal statement on how MS has impacted applicantÕs life

www.MSnorthwest.org

left click on Programs & Services and then For Family & Friends

 

1-13-12

Home Builders Association of Billings

$1,000

Immediate family member or legal dependent of a Home Builders Association of Billings member or of a Home Builders Association of Billings member firm

Attend a Montana school

ACT and/or SAT scores

www.hbabillings.net

 

3-16-12

KFC ColonelÕs Scholars Program

Up to $20,000

Enroll in a public college or university in Montana

Pursue bachelorÕs degree

Financial need

GPA 2.75

www.kfcscholars

 

Accepting applications 12-1-11

 to

2-8-12

Big Sun Organization

$500

Student athlete

Essay

athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

 

6-22-12

WyzAnt Tutoring

$2,000-$5,000

Sophomore, junior or senior intending to go to a four year college or university between August 1, 2012 and November 1, 2014

Essay on ÒWhat is the most important lesson you have learned in your life?Ó

Promote your essay using social media contacts to get votes

www.wyzant.com/scholarships

 

4-1-12

MT State WomenÕs Golf Association

Varies

Senior girl who has been involved with golf (scholarship is NOT based on golf skill)

Leadership, school & community activities

Essay

2 appraisals

www.msga.org

 

Received by 3-15-12

Montana Clerk & Recorder

$1000

Attend an in state school

Work experience, school & community activities

Goals and aspirations

 

 

To Counseling

3-09-12

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award

Varies

Young woman, currently between the ages 14 and 17

Caring, compassionate, creative and most of all, committed to making the world a better place

Demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it

Significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer

Essay

 

12-1-11

Alert Magazine

$500

GPA 2.5 or better

Essay concerning drug or alcohol abuse and its prevention

www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php

 

No deadline

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

Paid tuition

Year-round salary

Work experience

Guaranteed employment

Major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering

Eligible to be granted a security clearance

GPA 3.0 or above; SAT 1600 or ACT 25

Work during summer for the National Security Agency

Agree to work for NSA for at least 1 ½ times the length of study upon graduation

www.NSA.gov/Careers

Please indicate ÒDirect MailÓ as the Referral Source when applying online.

 

11-15-11

Elks Legacy Awards

$4000

Child or grandchild of Elks member

Knowledge, charity, community service, integrity

ACT or SAT scores before 12-31-11

www.elks.org/enf/scholars

 

2-1-12

Elks Most Valuable Student Program

Varies

Academic achievement

ACT or SAT scores taken before 11-15-11

Participation in school activities

Financial need

Essay
www.elks.org/enf/scholars

 

12-2-11

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

$1000

Silver medallion

All-expense paid trip to Washington, DC

High school student

Have generously given time and talents as a volunteer to make a difference in your community

http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit

or call toll free 1-877-525-8491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-1-11

United States Senate Youth Program

Two students from Montana chosen

$5000 + one-week all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Junior or senior student currently serving in an elected or appointed capacity in student government, civic or educational organization

Sign up to take an exam in the Counseling Center

 

 

 

 

 

10-7-11

AES Engineers

$500

Essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

10-7-11

Edith Gronhovd Peace Essay Awards/Rocky

$100 - $250

Essay – subject must be in the general area of peacemaking, respect and understanding

Originality, insight, and organization

 

10-21-11

VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

Varies up to $30,000

Open to grades 9-12

Write and record an original 3-5 minute essay or CD on an annual patriotic theme

Applications in Counseling Center

 

To VFW Post by 11-1-11

 

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Varies – renewable throughout undergraduate career

African American/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American

Citizen, national or legal permanent resident of US

GPA 3.3

Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities

Financial need

Apply online www.gmsp.org

 

1-11-12

MSU-Bozeman Freshman

Varies

Apply for admission to MSU

Have ACT and or SAT scores sent to MSU asap

Complete Montana State Premier Scholarship application

www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml

 

 

MSU-Bozeman Presidential

Full tuition waiver and generous

stipend for four years

Apply to MSU

GPA 3.75

30 ACT or 2000 SAT

Academic distinction, service and leadership, imagination, and research/creativity

2 letters of recommendation

Three essays

www.montana.edu/honors

 

1-4-12