Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or have graduated from a Montana high school with a minimum 3.5 or above GPA. Students must have graduated in the upper 21 percent of their class and must be or plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary
Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary
38768 Crescent Hill Road
Osawatomie, KS 66064
Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division.
Website: https://bletauxiliary.net/scholarships/
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following agricultural fields: business management, economics, sales and marketing or finance. They must be residents of California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students whose parents are employed by D.A. Davidson for a minimum of one year at the time the first award check is issued or whose parents must work at least 30 hours per week. Students must have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA and can be enrolled on a full-time or part-time (minimum of six credits).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be natural or adopted children of an active uniformed officer who is currently employed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks as a Game Warden. Students must have a minimum 2.75 or above GPA in the first semester of their senior year of high school and must plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology, or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be natural or adopted children of an active uniformed officer whom the Montana Highway Patrol currently employs. Students must have a minimum 2.75 or above GPA in the first semester of their senior year of high school and must plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology, or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Funeral Service Foundation
13625 Bishop's Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005-6607
Eligibility: Applicants must be a student of funeral service from Montana and be enrolled full- or part-time in an American Board of Funeral Service Education accredited program. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: April 16; November 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, academic transcript and video submissions are required.
Website: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/academicscholarships/
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are members of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls and must be graduating high school seniors from a Montana high school. Students must have a minimum 2.0 or higher GPA. Selection is based on the following factors: financial need, participation in school, community and church activities, long-term goals and motivation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students currently employed (or have a parent employed) by Glacier Bancorp (at the time the first award check is issued). Children and stepchildren of employees are eligible. Students must have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA and must be currently or must plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico. Students must be high school seniors, adult refugees or currently enrolled in a college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need. Students must be majoring in or demonstrate an interest in degrees in STEM-related sciences or education, accounting or journalism.
Amount: Up to $4,400
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: National Association for Campus Activities
13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position and demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities. Applicants must also be making significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering and must attend school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington.
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.naca.org/resources/scholarships-grants.html
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are members of one of the eight Montana tribes with a minimum 2.25 or higher GPA. Students must have demonstrated financial need and must plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington), be working for a bachelor's or graduate degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
Sponsor: Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://mgma.com/career-pathways/career-advancement/career-resources/scholarships
Sponsor: Montana CattleWomen Inc.
Attn.: Marilyn Roen, Scholarship Committee Chair
2606 North 17th Road
Worden, MT 59088
Eligibility: Applicants must be from Montana and currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher in an accredited university or college in Montana. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or more and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Selection is based on demonstrated need and student's potential to benefit the livestock industry. Preference is given to students from an agriculture background and/or members or children of members of Montana CattleWomen.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Application instructions are available online. A personal resume, academic resume, high school and college transcripts, essay, applicant photo, photo of family living situation and three recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://montanacattlewomen.org/resources
Sponsor: Montana University System
Student Financial Services (SFS)
Scholarship Department
P.O. Box 203101
Helena, MT 59620-3201
Eligibility: Applicants must have a 3.4 or higher GPA, meet specific college preparatory requirements and have been enrolled in an accredited Montana high school for at least three years prior to graduation, including their senior year. Applicants must also be accepted to and attend a Montana public university or community college.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available from your high school guidance counselor.
Website: https://mus.edu/Prepare/Pay/Scholarships/
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates or graduating seniors who lived in one of the following towns: Helmville, Lincoln or Ovando, Montana and demonstrate a GPA of at least 2.0 or higher (first-time non-traditional applicants not required). Selection is based on the following additional criteria: past performance in academic and vocational areas, achievement in school and community activities, leadership potential and academic effort.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be Montana residents or graduates from a Montana high school with a strong connection to Montana in terms of family history. Students must plan or be currently enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school) and must be pursuing a certificate in a specialized field related but not limited to aviation technology, industrial welding, metal fabrication, carpentry, computer-aided design, etc. Strong preference will be given to nontraditional i.e. older or re-entry students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Reach Higher Montana
40 West 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Montana or residents of Montana who graduated from a Montana high school and are currently attending a college or university in Montana. Students must be attending at least half-time with a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.reachhighermontana.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Education Northwest
1417 NW Everett Street
Suite 310
Portland, OR 97209
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be members or descendants of a federally recognized, state recognized or terminated American Indian tribe; or Alaska Native village, council or corporation; or Native Hawaiian or identify as a Pacific Islander from a U.S.-affiliated Pacific Island jurisdiction. Students must be accepted or enrolled in a master’s program in an accredited, public or private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and pursue a field of study in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research or a closely related field. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://educationnorthwest.org/nelsonscholarship
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from a Montana high school with a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA and be willing to go to college to study (STEM) science, technology, engineering, mathematics or healthcare. Students must be attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution, (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school) and preference will be given to those applicants who plan to attend a university or college in Montana.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Titan Machinery
644 East Beaton Drive
West Fargo, ND 58078
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a participating school pursuing a two-year applied science degree in diesel technology or a precision Ag/GPS program. Participating schools are in the area of a Titan Machinery dealership in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Students must complete an application and work with the recruiting department for sponsorship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1; December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.titanmachinery.com/service-tech-sponsor-program
Sponsor: Treacy Foundation
P.O. Box 1479
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be either a starting freshman or sophomore. Students must be residents of Montana.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://treacyfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Montana State Elks Association
Robert J. Byers
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 1274
Polson, MT 59860
Eligibility: Students must have completed one year of college or technical school with at least 30 semester hours, and they must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants must show financial need and good character.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtelks.org
