Additional Scholarship Opportunities

25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel

Various opportunities for scholarships for minorities

Accounting Scholarships

Information site for variety of Accounting Scholarships and Programs

Ambassadorial Scholarships

Various scholarship opportunities from Rotary International.

American Association of University Women

Applicants must be:

  • A female resident of Cascade County for at least 6 months.
  • A college junior, senior, or graduate student.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Must have at least 2 semesters of school remaining.
  • 406.452.2215
  • Email: Janet at jilr@in-tch.com

American Association of University Women (Billings Branch)

The scholarship competition is open to women who are currently enrolled in undergraduate programs at either Rocky Mountain College or Montana State University-Billings and who have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must have completed at least 24 college credits and be good in academic standing. Preference given to nontraditional students. Past scholarship recipients may not apply again. Spouses, children, descendants, or other relatives of members of Selection Committee or officers of the Billings Branch of the AAUW are not eligible for consideration.

  • Amount: $2000.
  • Application in Financial Aid Office.

American Business Women's Association

Flaming Arrow Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is again accepting applications for two Scholarships in the amount of $500 each. One traditional student and one to a non-traditional student. Candidates must be a women who will be attending a Montana institution of higher education, who demonstrates financial need, are in good scholastic standing and is a resident of Lewis & Clark, Jefferson or Broadwater County. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Approximately 100 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students interested in four-year degrees in chemical sciences; those interested in transferring from two-year colleges to four-year colleges to pursue chemical science degrees; and to two-year students intending to pursue degrees in chemical technology. Scholarships are valued at up to $2500 per academic year for freshmen, and up to $3000 per academic year for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

American Engineers Scholarship

AES Engineers is pleased to be able to continue providing $500 scholarships (regardless of courses being studied) to students who meet certain criteria. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible.

American Indian Education Scholarship

For students of Native American or Alaskan Native descent. Must be a full-time student at an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university or vocational technical school.

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contests

The Montana American Legion awards its first-place winner a $1,000 scholarship. On a national level, the American Legion awards scholarships to the first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 respectively. The American Legion award may be used at any college or university. Local contests occur in February. Winners advance to a statewide contest. The Montana winner receives an all expense paid trip to the National contest in Indianapolis, IN. Open to all high school seniors.

For more information or to apply, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

American Psychological Association Scholarships and Fellowships

Information site for variety of Psychological related scholarships and grants

American Sociological Association Graduate Funding

Information site for variety of Sociology related scholarships and graduate funding

Army ROTC Scholarship Fund

Scholarship opportunity information for students serving in Army/ROTC programs.

August and Mary Sabotka Scholarship

Students that are pursuing a career in Health Care, such as Physician Assistant etc. Glendive Medical Center is offering from $4, 000- $5, 000 in scholarships. Preference for applicants from Eastern Montana or willing to be employed in the field of health care in that same region.

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship

Must be:

  • College student.
  • Write an essay on a select book of Rand's.

Awards: 1st Place - $5,000 cash, 2nd Place - $1,000 cash (3), 3rd Place - $400 cash (5), Finalist - $100, cash (20), Semifinalist - $50 cash (20).

Barbara Sanchez Scholarship

Five $1,500 scholarships will be awarded, one in each Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) region. Applicants must be a national SHRM member, working fulltime in human resources in the media field, and pursuing a college degree in human resources or a related friend through an accredited institution of higher learning. Application available at Financial Aid Office.
Application should be mailed to:

Barbara Sanchez Award
Member Chapter Relations Dept.,
1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3499

  • Deadline: July 15

BDCP: Navy's Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited four-year college and have completed at least 30 semester hours with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Must be 18-34 years of age and meet the Navy's physical standards. As a selectee, the obligation of service is four years of active duty. No deadline.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Provides awards up to $5000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad of up to one academic year. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. For application and further information please go to the website.

Billings Elks Memorial Fund

For any prospective student residing within the jurisdiction of Billings Elks Lodge 394, who plans to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course or any college or university program. Must be enrolled as a full-time student under the rules of the school being attended. Applications available in Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: February 15

Billings Clinic Foundation

Scholarship available to traditional students who are graduating or have graduated from a high school in our service area and have completed less than 1/2 of their college program. Also available to non-traditional students and those college students who have completed more than 1/2 of their college are eligible to apply regardless of high school attended.

Central Montana Medical Center Auxiliary

The annual scholarships are awarded to residents of Central Montana ( Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum, and Wheatland counties). Applicants must have completed one year of college in a health related field, or who can demonstrate comparable work experience and who are likely to return to Central Montana to work in that field after school. Scholarships awarded based on personal goals, academic potential and financial need.

Applications available in Financial Aid Office or at the CMMC Human Resource Office, 408 Wendell Ave., Lewistown MT 59457.

  • Deadline: May 1

Charter One Bank - TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the difference they have made in their communities through volunteering. What does being a good citizen mean to you? Tell us what you do to help others in your community and the world in a short essay or vide. Forty scholarships will be awarded, $50,000 total in scholarship funds. 

1 - $5,000 award
4 - $2,500 awards
35 - $1,000 awards

Visit charterone.com/scholarship and submit your essay or video by April 30, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the 2012-2013 academic year. 

Circle K/Kiwanis International

Scholarships available to Circle K members in good standing. Must be at least a part time college student at the time of application, have GPA of 3.00 or higher, and have completed 100 service hours in Circle K or 60 hours if a first year Circle K member.
Applications may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office or online.

The CIRI Foundation

Scholarship opportunities for Alaska natives and Native Americans.

Website

Coca-Cola Scholarships

50 National scholarships $20,000
200 Regional scholarships $4,000
400 2-year college scholarships $1,000
$2,000 Merit based scholarships
Must be: High school senior

Collegenet Scholarship Database

Over 600,000 awards listed.

CPA - Minority Scholarships

Site lists many and various scholarship opportunities for students pursuing an education in accounting.

Dakota Indian Foundation

This scholarship program is established for the further educational advancement of aspiring Native American students with priority given to those of Sioux heritage. Scholarships are offered to Sophomore, Junior and Senior and will be limited to $1,000 per semester. Applicants must be full time students and have minimum of 2.0 GPA per semester that is funded by Dakota Indian Foundation. Application forms may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office. Application forms must be faxed to 605-234-5858 or be mailed to:

P.O.Box 340
Chamberlain, SD 57325-0340

  • Deadline: August 1, January 15
  • 605.234.5472

Deer Lodge Education Association

Scholarships are available for graduates of Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, MT pursuing a degree in Education. Request an application from:

DLEA Scholarship Committee
Kathy Thompson
444 Montana
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

  • Deadline: May 1

Don Hawk Memorial Scholarship

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter #713 is offering a fee remission scholarship in the amount of $500 per semester for two semesters, is valid only at the aviation related educational facility.

Applications can be found in the Financial Aid Office in Prescott Hall

Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest 

Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States are eligible to apply. For more information you can contact financial aid or visit the sponsors website below.

Emil A. Honka Scholarship

Applicants must be legally blind or have a prognosis of serious vision loss in the near future. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed 12 or more college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

  • Deadline: March 15
  • Contact Roberta Lemieux 406.228.2573

The Ernest I. Bass and Eurice Miller Bass Scholarship

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a full and active member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year, show financial need, be contributing to personal support, and be a permanent resident of the United States.

  • Deadline: June 1

ESA Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to any student attending an accredited graduate school and has a minimum of 3.5 GPA.

Families of Freedom

Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vo-tech school. No deadline.

Fastweb

Free Scholarship Search/College Search.

Federal Scholarships and Aid Gateways

Online resources for all US Federal Government student financial aid programs.

Finaid.org

Free Search for Scholarships and other information.

Fund for Theological Education (FTE)

FTE offers young adults drawn to religious leadership a network of support, both financial and relational.

Gates Millennium Scholarships

AIGC criteria: You must be an American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American. Will enter a nationally accredited college or university as a full-time freshman in the fall. Graduated from high school with a cumulative 3.3 GPA. Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and demonstrate leadership abilities through participating in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.

Gateway to 10 Free Scholarships Searches

Information site with links to various scholarship opportunities.

Gateway to US Government Grants/Money

Information site with links to various scholarship opportunities.

George O'Connor Scholarship (MERDI)

The scholarship is sponsored by Montana Economic Revitalization and Development Institute (MERDI). Awards are made annually to two deserving students entering their sophomore year from the nine accredited colleges or universities in Montana.  The primary award is for $1,500 per year for three years, with a runner-up receiving $500 per year for three years.
Criteria for selection:

  • Montana resident for four years prior to the award.
  • Successful demonstration of academic ability during the freshman year, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0
  • Indication of a sense of service to the school, community, and state.
  • Enrollment in a business, engineering, scientific, political science, or history degree program.
  • Deadline: April 25
  • Phone: 406.494.7450

General Scholarship for Women

Female applicant must have completed her sophomore year in college or be a graduate woman returning to college. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be a resident of Yellowstone County, and have specific goals for employment following the completion of the course of study.

  • Deadline: May 30
  • Phone: 406.656.9699

GFWC - Billings Junior Woman's Club

Offering a $1000 scholarship. For women only - Sophomore, Junior, Senior. At least a 3.0 GPA and field of study must be Educational or an area that will offer service to other people. Non-traditional students have preference. Applications may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: March 28

Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences

The fellowship program of the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) is again open for receipt of applications. NPSC offers two programs.

The Traditional NPSC Program now provides a two-phase, six-year fellowship. Initial support is for two or three years, depending on the employer-sponsor. The Dissertation Support Program provides support while the graduate student conducts dissertation research. Students should apply in the year prior to the beginning of their dissertation research program, but not until they can describe their research at least in general terms. The Consortium comprises leading universities (who provide tuition and fees) and private corporations and governmental research laboratories (who provide stipends and two summers of employment). NPSC welcomes applications from all qualified students, with continued emphasis on recruitment of a diverse pool of female and underrepresented minority applicants.

Great Falls Advertising Federation General Scholarship

The applicant must be a Junior according to their college or university OR have successfully completed a two-year program and have been admitted top a MONTANA four-year institution. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0, be pursuing a degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts or a related field. Scholarship amount: $2,000. Applications and additional information may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: April 1

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Awarded to Undergraduates to attend Graduate School/Professional School
Seeking careers in government, public service, non-profit, advocacy sector
Must be nominated Junior year

US citizen/US nationals from Pacific Islands

Health Resources and Services Administration

Scholarships will be available for students pursuing primary health care training leading to a degree in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, or dentistry, and education leading to a degree as a family nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife or physician assistant.

Additional information and applications may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office.

Hispanic College Fund

Awards scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. Applications submitted online only.
Various programs/scholarships

  • Deadline: Midnight April 15 EST
  • Website

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

For students with Hispanic heritage. College, community college, and high school scholarships available on an annual level. Application year begins August 1st.

Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces program guidelines for the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program. All applicants are expected to apply using the online application. The deadline for submitting an application is mid-January. Questions regarding the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.

IDEA PTA Scholarship

Scholarship amount is $1000 annually. Designed for students who are enrolled in or intend to enroll in an educational program with a focus on working with individuals who have disabilities. Such programs include special education, sign language interpretation, speech, occupational or physical therapy, paraeducation or another career choice that serves people with disabilities. Applications and more information may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

Indian Health Service

Applicants must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED and be a member of a federally recognized tribe. Students need to be pursuing a major in a health related field.

International Student Loan Center

International Students Scholarships and Aid Help

Scholarship search site for interests in International study.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Competition for community college students seeking a bachelors degree. Applicants must be attending (or have graduated since May 1999) from a fully licensed and accredited community college or two-year institution in the U.S., be planning to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university and begin studies in the fall of the upcoming academic year, and have a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

Applicant must be:

  • US citizen
  • Minority
  • High School Senior only
  • Accepted to 4-year accredited College or University
  • Leadership potential
  • Financial need

Application available online from October 15 thru March 1. Amount: $6,000 per year.

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

Must be a U.S. citizen, be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher of: American History, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level, and have earned an undergraduate degree by August 31. Junior and Senior Fellowship scholarships available.

Joanne Spouse Scholarships

Military Spouse Scholarship for $1,000 for obtaining professional certification or attending post secondary school or graduate school. Use for tuition, books, room and board.

John Gyles Education Awards

Available each year to students in both Canada and the U.S. $3,000 awarded to students for all areas of post secondary study. Full citizenship is a requirement, along with a minimum GPA of 2.7. For application send stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

John Gyles Education Awards
Attn: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4

  • Deadlines: April 1, June 1, and November 1
  • Phone: 506.459.7460

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students

This scholarship is awarded to students who are active in the United Methodist Church. Approximately $2,500 will be awarded.

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship

Educational funding opportunities for assisting patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund

Army Emergency Relief offers financial assistance for undergraduate study of dependent children of Army soldiers. The Ursano scholarship is for students who study at an undergraduate, technical or vocational institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and approved for Title IV funds. Scholarships awarded based primarily on financial need, secondarily on academic achievements and individual accomplishments. Application can be printed at the website.

Marine Corps Scholarships

Provides assistance for higher education to deserving sons or daughters of US Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action. Applicants must reapply each year. Applications available in January of each year.

Masons of Montana - Billings Lodge 113

Two continuing education scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are being funded by the members of Billings Lodge 113 for second, third, or fourth year students in any college or vocational-technical college in the United States of America. Must have graduated or received a G.E.D. from an accredited Billings, MT high school. Applications may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office

  • Deadline: March 15

Maude M. Schuetze Foundation Scholarship

May be used for post-high school education for students graduating or graduated from schools in Culbertson, Westby, Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Froid and Bainville. May be awarded for college degree or trade school programs.

Wally McClure Student Fisheries Scholarship

The Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will be presenting the Wally McClure Student Fisheries Scholarship this February at our annual meeting in Billings. The McClure Scholarship will be awarded to a student/students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in aquatic natural resources from a university/college in Montana with a research project focused on native fisheries conservation, management, or habitat restoration.

McDonald's Education Scholarships

1 scholarship from each state and the District of Columbia per year. Applicant must be a student-employee. Applicants demonstrating the highest commitment to school, work, and community service will receive special honor - "McScholar of the Year" and awarded $5,000 scholarship.

  • Opens: January 1
  • Deadline: March 1
  • Website

Methodist Scholarships

Links to scholarship opportunities for members of the United Methodist Church

Microsoft Scholarship Program

4 types of technical scholarships:

Undergraduates:

  • General
  • Women's
  • Underrepresented Minority
  • Students with Disabilities

For 1 academic year only - 100% tuition only. Applicant must:

  • complete salaried summer internship for 12 weeks at Microsoft Corp in Redmond, WA
  • Be in a BA degree program in the United States, Canada, or Mexico
  • Be full-time student in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Have GPA 3.0 or greater (Merit based)

The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship Program

Must be an active member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year, be enrolled in an accredited institution working toward a degree on a full-time basis, be a U.S. citizen, have a C+ or higher GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

  • Deadline: June 1

Missoula Electric Cooperative

Those eligible for scholarships are active members of Missoula Electric Cooperative, or their dependent(s). Scholarships may be used at any accredited Montana university, community college, or vocational school.

  • Deadline: February 6
  • Phone: 1.800.352.5200

Miles City Education Association Scholarship

The applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • A resident of Custer County
  • Be working toward a teaching degree
  • Be completing your sophomore or junior year of college
  • Show need for financial assistance
  • Deadline: April 27

Application available at Financial Aid Office.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Scholarships offered to dependents of service members who meet certain criteria.

Montana Archaeological Society - Linda Ward-Williams Scholarship

Open to graduate students and undergraduates. Must be at least a sophomore enrolled in a school in the Montana university/tribal college system or a private Montana college. Must be in an Anthropology/Archeology program of study. Application information may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office

  • Deadline: March 15

Montana Campus Compact Community Service Scholarship

Awarded annually to college students in Montana who exemplify an ethic of service and civic responsibility by engaging in work that benefits their community. Three $500 scholarships per year are offered. For more information or applications, please contact the Financial Aid Office at Rocky Mountain College.

Montana Cattle Women Inc. Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. The recipient of this award must be from a Montana home and currently at least a sophomore attending a Montana university or college. Preference will be given to an applicant majoring in a field beneficial to the livestock industry.

Montana Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society

The student must be in either Montana or North Dakota to apply for one of these two scholarships. There is a $500 and a $250 award. Student must be studying agricultural or natural sciences, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled as a freshman or higher.

Montana Economic Revitalization and Development Institute

The scholarship award is limited to two undergraduate students per year attending one of the four-year colleges or universities in Montana. The award is made at the completion of the freshman year, based on accomplishment in that year. An award of $1,500 per year for three years will be made to one student and an award of $500 per year for three years will be made to the runner-up. These scholarships apply to the sophomore, junior, and senior years, and are a counting endeavor with total of six students benefiting from the award.

  • Deadline: April 18
  • Phone: 406.494.7450
  • Application available at Financial Aid Office

Montana ESA Scholarship

Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or be in the top 25% of the High School Class (high school students only) or obtain a score of at least ACT 20 or SAT 950. Two scholarships awarded through the Montana chapter and two from the national level.

Montana Gerontology Society

Must be a student at a Montana college or university interested in pursuing a career in the field of aging. $750 scholarship.

Central Montana Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Must be a resident of Central Montana (Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum or Wheatland counties).  Applicants must have completed one year of college in a health related field, or who can demonstrate comparable work experience.  Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: May 1

Montana PTA Scholarship

Applicants must be a resident of the state of Montana and a high school senior or a Montana college or university student. Either applicant or guardian must be a current member, or virtual member, of the Montana PTA.

Montana State Fund

Scholarship offered to assist spouses and dependents of workers who are fatally injured in a work-related accident.  Recipients are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per academic year, renewable for up to $8,000.

Website: www.montanastatefund.com

Montana Woman Foundation

Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a female Montana resident for the past three years
  • Education to be funded by the scholarship must be obtained in the state of Montana
  • Academic/Personal achievements
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Financial and/or personal need
  • Volunteer/community service and/or leadership roles

Montana Telecommunications Association (MTA) Showcase Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity for dependents of full or part-time employees, current directors, or owners (or their spouse) of an independent local exchange carrier in Montana. $1,000 scholarship. Contact your local rural telephone cooperative or the MTA office:

  • Phone: 406.442.4316
  • Deadline: Postmarked by March 3/ Received by MTA no later than March 24
  • Website: www.telecomassn.org

National Federation of the Blind

The Federation's program will award thirty scholarships to high-achieving legally blind students. Scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,000 and could be higher. Most scholarships go to full-time students, but one may be awarded to a part-time student who is also employed full-time and who is going back to school to improve his or her professional opportunities.

National Garden Club Scholarship

A grant of $3500 for a student majoring in a horticulture-related field. Must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA and be a full-time student.

National Honors Society

Join National Scholar Honors Society online to apply for $19,000 worth of awards.

National Institutes of Health Scholarships

Tuition and expenses up to $20,000 per year. 1 year renewable up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • 10 week summer service as paid employee of an NIH research laboratory
  • After graduation - 1 year of full-time paid employment at an NIH research laboratory

National Payday

Offers a scholarship of $3000 for winner of essay contest on benefits of short-term financing on a person's life.

National Military Families Association

Offers scholarships to military spouses.

National Science Foundation

The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified science, mathematics, or engineering students and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program.

  • Deadline: November 4-6
  • Phone: 1.800.877.8339
  • Website: nsf.gov

Adeline Neilson Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship offered to students with strong academic record, good personal conduct and reputation, strong career goals and attitude who also demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $2,000 to $4,000 per academic year.

Contact: Adeline Neilson Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 1804, Jackson, WY 83001   307.733.3498

Email: ansfnd@gmail.com

Neva Tollefson Fine Arts Scholarship

Up to $1000 for university study to resident of Lake County, MT intent on a career in the fine arts. Applications available in the Financial Aid Office or write to Sandpiper Gallery, PO Box 1163, Polson, MT 59860.

  • Deadline: April 15

New West Health Services

Up to 12 scholarships awarded in the amount of $2,000 for each bachelors or masters degree seeking Montana residents in their junior or senior year of a four-year degree program or in a graduate program studying for health care careers in fields that are facing a shortage of professional workers.  Students also must be interested in pursuing a health care career within the state of Montana, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and have expected family contribution of $7,500 or less to their overall education costs per academic year.  Students must submit a complete official scholarship application, an essay, letter of reference, and copies of their official transcripts, grades and academic status by March 1. Recipients will be selected mid March for the following academic year.

Website

Nordmeier/ Tafoya Scholarship

Western Area Power Administration, in partnership with the Breau of Reclamation and the Risk Management Agency, is seeking applicants for the Nordmeier/ Tafoya Scholarship. Criteria include:

  • Permanent disability
  • Attending a Montana college or Technical School
  • Enrolled for at least 9 semester credits
  • Financial need will be considered
  • Narrative of how scholarship will help meet personal and educational goals
  • Deadline: May 4
  • Phone: 406.247.7426 for additional information

Nu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma

Offers a $500 Grant-In-Aid to a woman who is working toward a degree in Education. Must be a resident of Custer County, MT and completing your sophomore year or beyond. Applications may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: April 20

P.E.O International Peace Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is offered to international women attending college in the United States or Canada. Must be working towards a graduate degree and believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.

Phil Tawney Hunters Conservation Endowment Scholarship

A $1000 annual scholarship is being offered to a student at an accredited college or university in Montana with an academic major in a field related to conservation and who exhibits a strong commitment to our outdoor heritage.

Additional information and application forms available in the Financial Aid Office.

  • Deadline: December 1

Presbyterian Church Scholarships

Applicants must:

  • Be members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Be high school seniors who will be entering college full-time
  • Demonstrate financial need

The Presbyterian Outlook Church-College Partnership Award

First Place award $1,000 is given to a graduating senior who presents the best written essay on the subject: "How my education at PC (USA) church-related college has equipped me for significant service and leadership." Winning essay will be published in The Presbyterian Outlook. Honorable mention awards of $200 will be awarded to all others whose essays are chosen for publication. Applicants must be seniors presently attending a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)-related college who will be graduating. Submit via e-mail an essay of not more than 1,000 words along with a resume to jhaberer@res-outlook.org.

Pride Foundation and GSBA Scholarships

The Greater Seattle Business Association and Pride Foundation scholarship programs support and honor gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allied (straight and supportive of GLBT issues) students, as well as students from GLBT families. Awards will be for post-secondary education, including nontraditional programs, creative study and vocational training.

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Must be:

  • African-American
  • High School Senior
  • Amount: $10,000 annually renewable for 4 years
  • Deadline: January 9 of senior year
  • Website: www.ronbrown.org

Ruvelson RAINmaker Fellowship

The Ruvelson RAINmaker Fellowship is a $10,000 award for a college student entering their senior year and interested in gaining hands on experience learning about business investment and community development. Seeking applications from college juniors from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.

The Sallie Mae Fund

Scholarship applications are available for download from The Sallie Mae Fund's website. Major programs include:

  • The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program -for undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,999 or more.
  • The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program -for Hispanic Americans who are first in their families to attend college.
  • The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program -for African-American students with demonstrated financial need.
  • The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund -for children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
  • Website: www.thesalliemaefund.org

Sallie Mae's Free Online Scholarship

College planning information site - helps with financial aid planning

SAS Application for International Study Trips

For any SAS eligible student at Rocky Mountain College intending to make an international study trip. Application may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or from any SAS advisor.

  • Deadline: February 15.

Scholarships on the Net

Links to various Scholarships and information for applying

Sheridan/Johnson County Chapter of Pheasants Forever

The Sheridan/Johnson Country Chapter of Pheasants Forever is accepting applications for two $1000.00 scholarships for the upcoming academic year. The chapter is interested in students that graduated from high school in Sheridan and Johnson Counties in Wyoming.
Pick up Applications in the Financial Aid office.

  • Deadline: June 1

Soroptimist International of Billings

The Women's Opportunity Award provides a cash award of $1,000 for women seeking to improve their employment status by gaining additional education and skills. The women may use the award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education - including tuition, books, child care and transportation costs. The application due date is December 15th.

Applications may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office on Rocky Mountain College Campus.

Sports Scholarships and Internships

Information site with links for scholarships in the following areas:

St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation

Scholarships are offered through St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation for students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Some scholarships are available for students out of high school and reentering college. Other scholarships require students to be currently enrolled at a specific level in a college or technical school.

Students from the following counties are eligible: Yellowstone, Big Horn, Fergus, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Wheatland, Petroleum, Judith Basin, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, Custer and Carbon. Students must have a 3.00 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have need financial aid.

Applications and additional information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or by accessing the website.

State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships

  • American Indian College Fund for teacher training
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund for teaching 20/$2,500
  • National Merit Scholarship one-time, non-renewable $2,500
  • High School Senior
  • Based on PSAT/NMSQT
  • National Merit Achievement one-time, non-renewable
  • 20 annually $2,500
  • African-American High School Senior

Student Assistance Foundation Access Circle Grant

The Student Assistance Foundation of Montana will award fifteen $1,000 grants to be awarded to Montana students who have successfully completed at least one year of post-secondary education and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Deadline to apply is November 15.

Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund

Application deadline in January 3rd or until 1000 applications have been received.
Applicants must be women who:

  • Currently reside in the U.S.
  • Have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 1995.
  • Are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, or vocational-technical school.
  • Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete their undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2007 fall academic term.

Applications are available in the local Talbot's store or online.

Target Scholarships

Over 600 awards per year, plus - 1 award of $25,000
Must be:

  • High School Senior
  • High School graduate
  • Current undergraduate college student
  • Age 24 or younger
  • US resident
  • Second, third or fourth year in school
  • Employees, past recipients not eligible
  • Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or outside US not eligible

Qualifications:

  • Community Volunteer
  • Awards
  • Essay
  • GPA 2.0 or greater
  • Deadline: November 1

The Nordmeier/Tafoya Scholarship

Applicants must have a permanent disability, be attending a Montana College or Technical School, and be enrolled in at least 9 semester credits.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office

  • Deadline: April 23

The United Methodist Ethnic Scholarship

Must be born of African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Indian, or Pacific Islander (at least one parent), a full and active member of The United Methodist Church, establish financial need, be a U.S. citizen, enrolled in undergraduate studies in an accredited institution, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Deadline: May 1st.

Troops To Teachers

TTT program assists qualified military personnel make the transition from the armed services to service in the classrooms of our schools.
Qualifications:

  • are retired or are on active duty with an approved retirement date or
  • separated due to service-connected physical disability after 8 January 2002 or
  • are currently serving in a drilling reserve component with at least 10 yrs to retirement or
  • immediately transitioned to drilling reserve after minimum 6 yrs active duty

TTP provides a $5000 stipend available to qualified veterans, active duty, Guard and Reserve personnel to defray costs of accredited teacher preparation programs or participants who incur a commitment to teach in a high school district for 3 yrs.

Tylenol Scholarships

Scholarship offered to undergraduate and graduate students in Health-related fields of study. Apply to receive one of twenty $5000 grants or 150 $1000 grants. For more information and application visit their website

Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid

Scholarships listed on National, International, State, and Local levels for members and family members of various unions.

United Methodist Communications

  • The Judith Weidman Racial Ethnic Minority Fellowship: The recipient will spend a year being mentored and working as part of a communications staff in an annual conference office in the United States.
  • The Stoody-West Fellowship: For graduate students, in their post-graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or university, who intend to pursue a career in religion journalism.
  • The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship: For an undergraduate study in religion journalism/mass communications. Must be a member of a United Methodist Church to qualify.

United Methodist Communications Scholarships

The Judith Weidman Racial Ethnic Minority Fellowship is awarded to one recent college/seminary graduate each year.

The Stoody-West Scholarship - $6000 awarded to a United Methodist student in post-graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or university who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism.

The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship - $2500 scholarship for undergraduate study in religion journalism/mass communications.

Applications may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office or by accessing the website.

  • Phone: 888.278.4862
  • Email: crt@umcom.org
  • Website: crt.umc.org/rem
  • Check under scholarships in the website link

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation-Dollars for Scholars Program

In partnership with local churches and United Methodist-related institutions of higher education, UMHEF continues to offer Double Your Dollars and Triple Your Dollars opportunities. Application deadline is March 15-16.

  • Phone: 800.811.8110
  • Email: umhef@gbhem.org
  • Website: www.umhef.org

The United Methodist Scholarship Program

Students need to complete only one application.
An applicant must be:

  • An active, full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying.
  • A citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. for most programs.
  • Admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college/university.
  • Maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 or above.

The United Methodist Student Loan Program is also available.

United Negro College Fund Merck Science Initiative

Undergraduate:

  • $25,000 - up to 15 awards
  • $10,000 - summer internship stipend - 2 awards

Must be:

  • African-American (non-Hispanic)
  • Junior - degree candidate
  • Life of physical science major - interested in Bio-medical research
  • Minimum GPA 3.3
  • Committed to two 10-12 week summer internships at a Merck research facility
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Deadline: December 15

Graduate:

  • $40,000 as follows:
  • Fellowship stipend $30,000
  • Department grant $10,000

Must be:

  • African-American (non-Hispanic)
  • Enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. program in Life or physical sciences
  • Engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Deadline: December 15
  • Website: www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship

Up to $3 million nationwide in renewable scholarships to students with economic need. Up to 50 percent of awards are targeted to members of ethnic-minority groups or individuals with physical disabilities.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Administers need-based grants for Vermont residents. Grants can be used at colleges throughout the country as long as the college is approved by the U. S. Department of Education for participation in the Title IV student aid programs.

The Fund for Veterans' Education

Privately funded scholarship organization for veterans who served after September 11, 2001 and are now enrolled in a college or vocational-technical school.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship

Award:$2,500 - $5,000 - must complete summer internship (10-12 weeks) at District of Columbia office of Aspen Institute based on:

  • Education level
  • Minority Groups
  • Philanthropy
  • Financial Need
  • Academic Excellence
  • Volunteerism
  • Time Commitment
  • Grad/Undergrad
  • Non-Prof Org
  • Hearst Scholar
  • Grant making
  • Outreach

Must have:

  • Research skills
  • Background in social sciences or humanities
  • Writing and communications skills
  • Financial need

Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search

Free scholarship search site with 2.4 million scholarships listed. A Sallie Mae site.

Xerox Scholarships for Students

Information site for various scholarship opportunities

The Yellowstone Valley Chapter - Society for Human Resource Management

Human resource students taking 6 or more credits are invited to apply for $100 scholarships that include one year YVCSHRM membership, one year national SHRM membership and SHRM magazine subscription, YVCSHRM monthly program and lunches, and networking with YVCSHRM professionals at monthly meeting. Applicants are required to complete national student application, local chapter application, and type a letter explaining your interest in becoming a student member of SHRM, including ways it will benefit your career in HR field. If you have any questions, contact preuss@msubillings.edu or call 657-2168.

Patricia Reuss, College Relations Chair
Career Services, MSUB, 1500 University Dr, Billings, MT 59101

YWCA

Available to women who plan to enter or continue at any college, university or trade school.
Qualifications:

  • Unmet financial need
  • Activities indicating dedication to the Mission of the YWCA: Peace, Justice, Freedom, and Dignity for all People and the Elimination of Racism.
  • Cumulative GPA 3.00
  • Resident of Montana
  • Deadline: February 20

Zonta International Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to qualified women students pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, leading to a business management career. The Zonta Club of Billings will award one scholarship of $500.00. The winner's application will be forwarded to Zonta District 12, which chooses one applicant to advance to the International level, for consideration for one of six $5,000 scholarships.
Must be:

  • Eligible to enter the third year of a four year undergraduate degree program at an accredited university or college at the time the funds are awarded.
  • Achieved an outstanding academic record during the first two to three years of academic study; and
  • Demonstrated an intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official university/college transcript.

Student Grant Opportunities

 
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