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Scholarships

Name

Due Date

Application Criteria

Web page or App Link 

Pride Foundation 

Jan. 10, 2025

50 scholarships varying amounts. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students 

Pride Foundation

Profile in Courage Essay

Jan. 17, 2025

The JFK library foundation invites students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1956. 

Profile in Courage 

US JCI Senate Foundation 

Jan. 17,2025

$1,000 in grants for 1st year; financial need; leadership, mentorship, honors, awards. Look at references and personal statement.

 JCI Senate

 

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

 

 

January 13, 2025 

 

 

Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities.

Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

 

 

Equitable Excellence

 

Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

Jan 26, 2025

Must attend a Montana college. Students will write an essay on  What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community? 

Students will also design a logo to go along with their essay. 

Alcohol Responsibility Matters

Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association Memorial Scholarship

Jan. 24, 2025

Must be a member of a Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative 

MECA scholarship

Youth Serve Montana 

February 7, 2025

Seniors who perform 50 hours of community service, go to a Montana school and complete the FAFSA. Students who complete 100 hours are eligible for a larger scholarship. 

Youth Serve Montana

Midrivers Fund for Education Scholarship

February 1, 2025

30 $3,000 scholarships. Open to HS seniors and college students 

 

Midrivers 

Elks National Foundation Legacy Award

February 3, 2025

Seniors whose parents/or/grandparents are members of the Elks. 

Elks Legacy 

Western Cooperative Credit Union 

February 10, 2025

Western Cooperative Credit Union member and participant in the CU Succeed Program. 

Western Cooperative Credit Union

Basin Electric Power Cooperative 

February 17, 2025

The BEPC Scholarship program will award a $1,000 scholarship to a LYREC member consumer.  The scholarship must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.  Check will be made payable to the school and distributed in August.

BEPC Scholarship

MT 4H

February 14, 2025

Various scholarships. All applicants will need to submit two letters of recommendation, with one of the letters from your County 4-H Agent. 

MT 4H

Empty Saddle Neal Hermanson Memorial

Feb. 15, 2025

Graduated from a MT/ND high school. 

Empty Saddle

Mike Rowe Scholarship February 12, 2025 Must attend a accredited trade school. Mike Rowe Works

Foundation for Rural Services-Midrivers

February 14, 2025

 

 

Application must be signed by Mid-Rivers General Manager to be eligible.

National scholarship to advance the understanding of rural telecommunication issues and furthering the education of rural youth 

Foundation for Rural Services

MT Broadcasters Association 

 Feb 28, 2025

3 scholarships for students majoring in media or broadcasting. 

 MT Broadcasters

West Dakota Chevy Dealers

Feb 29, 2025

Submit a short video or essay to tell us why you deserve a scholarship for college or trade school.

West Dakota Chevy Dealers

MCHA Scholarship

Feb 29, 2025

The Montana Health Care Association Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the Donald E. Pizzini Memorial Nurse Scholarships.

Scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded to individuals interested in pursuing a career in nursing or advancing in their nursing career with an emphasis in long term care. Scholarship applications are due the last day of February, and will be awarded in April for the upcoming academic year.

 

MCHA Scholarship

RMCMI Technical Scholarship

March 1, 2025

Must be interested in mining as a profession. 

RMCMI

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

March 1, 2025

Merit based scholarship.  3.5 GPA, must work 240 hrs prior to enrolling in college in the fall. 

Hagan Scholarship

MT Petroleum Association 

March 20, 2025

Max 1,000 word essay on the oil industry 

MT Petroleum Association 

It's Scholarship Time

March 1, 2025

Scholarships will open January 1st, close March 1st.  Variety of scholarships offered through Reach Higher Montana

Reach Higher Montana

Knights of Columbus 

March 31, 2025

2 $1,000 scholarships. DO NOT NEED TO BE CATHOLIC TO APPLY Return to St. Matthew Parish Center. 

Knights of Columbus

MT Clerk and Recorder

March 14,2025

Attend a Montana school

Clerk and Recorder

MT Healthcare Nursing Scholarship-Spring 

March 11, 2024

$1,000 scholarship for students interested in nursing 

Billings Clinic

Billings Clinic Foundation 

March 11, 2024

Graduate from a high school in Montana or Wyoming. 

Billings Clinic Foundation 

Horatio Alger Montana Undergrad Scholarship

March 1, 2025

Financial need ($65,000 or less gross family income), involved in co-curricular and community activities, 2.0 GPA or higher. Must attend a Montana college. 

Horatio Alger

MSGA Scholarship

March 15, 2025

This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has been involved in golf. This involvement may include participation on a high school team or in a junior program and need not be presently participating. This scholarship is NOT based on golf skill.

MSGA

Montana University System

Scholarship 

March 15, 2025

MUS scholarship-Must have a GPA of 3.4 and attend a MT school.  Must have taken the ACT by February 2024 . Must meet MT rig core requirements. Tuition waiver to a MT university. 

MT University System Scholarship

Montana STEM Scholarship

March 15, 2025

GPA 3.25 or higher, 4 years Math/3 years science, go to a Montana School, declare a STEM or healthcare major in college

Montana STEM

MT Criminal Justice 

March 15, 2025

Must be seeking a Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement degree only from a Montana school. $500 scholarship 

MT Criminal Justice

Montana Food Distributors Association 

March 18, 2024

Applications should include the following:

  • All pertinent grade transcripts – This includes four years of high school and other education being considered for admission to the preferred institution.

  • Letters of reference – Three reference letters should be included. At least one should be from a person qualified to reflect on the application’s educational background

  • List of Accomplishments – academic, athletic, organizations, awards and other accomplishments should be listed by academic year, that is, National Honor Society (11, 12), Boys State Delegate (12), Sports (9,10,11,12), etc.

  • A background summary – The applicant must summarize the applicant’s background in 500 words or less. This summary should use athletics, academics, extracurricular activities, awards, employment, financial need, and any other activities that show why the applicant should be considered for a MFDA Award.

MFDA

2024 Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry Scholarship

March 29, 2024

Must be going into Dentistry. 

Rimrock Dentistry

MT Community Foundation

March 31, 2025

 

Various scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000. 

MT Community Foundation

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship 

March 31, 2025

Interested seniors going into the automotive field 

Automotive Aftermarket

Northeast MT Threshers Scholarship

April 1, 2025

High school graduate from the following counties: Montana: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Richland & McCone North Dakota: Williams Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Established history of community service and intention to continue community service and a desire to return to Montana or North Dakota after completing education May receive more than one time Will be awarded after successful completion of first semester of post high school education after award Available to both high school graduates and current college students who are seeking post-high school education including trade school, cosmetology, Bible College, etc. Must be a full-time student with 12 credits or equivalent

NE Montana Threshers

Rocky Mountain Car Wash Scholarship

April 1, 2025

Open to students going to a trade school. $1,000 scholarship

Rocky Mountain Car Wash Scholarship

Home Builders Association

April 1, 2025

Various scholarships from the MT Home Builders Association 

Home Builders

Farm Bureau Women's Scholarship

 

Family member must be member of Farm Bureau. 

Farm Bureau

Northeast MT Threshers Scholarship

April 1, 2025

High school graduate from the following counties: Montana: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Richland & McCone North Dakota: Williams Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Established history of community service and intention to continue community service and a desire to return to Montana or North Dakota after completing education May receive more than one time Will be awarded after successful completion of first semester of post high school education after award Available to both high school graduates and current college students who are seeking post-high school education including trade school, cosmetology, Bible College, etc. Must be a full-time student with 12 credits or equivalent

NE Montana Threshers

Rocky Mountain Car Wash Scholarship

April 1, 2025

Open to students going to a trade school. $1,000 scholarship

Rocky Mountain Car Wash Scholarship

Mon-Dak API 

April 1, 2025

Parents must be members of API. 

API

Home Builders Association

April 1, 2025

Various scholarships from the MT Home Builders Association 

Home Builders

Farm Bureau Women's Scholarship

April 1, 2025

Family member must be member of Farm Bureau. 

Farm Bureau

Blewett Wrestling Scholarship 

April 2, 2025

Best wrestler Athletically/Academically in AA/A/BC. Good citizen as well. Must have a letter of rec from a wrestling coach. 

Blewett

Shepherd of the Valley Scholarship

April 3, 2025

Must be a member of Shepherd of the Valley Church, funds distributed in the second semester of freshmen year.  Return to SVLC.

Shepherd of the Valley

Richland Co Republicans Scholarship Essay

April 18, 2025

Theme:  Why is it important to vote? 

All essays must be either emailed to: Jacklyn Young, youngfrm@midrivers.com by midnight April 30, 2023 or sent by U.S. Mail to Richland County Republicans, PO Box 1030, Sidney, MT 59270 postmarked by April 12, 2024.

Richland Co Republicans

Dollars for Scholars 

April 12, 2025

Online application. Several scholarships given through this fundraising scholarship. IF YOU ARE GOING TO COLLEGE, FILL OUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP!

Dollars for Scholars

NEMIAAA Scholarship

April 15, 2025

Northeast Montana Interscholastic Activity Administrator’s Association. $250 awarded in the second semester of freshman year. Turn application into Ms. Muscha. 

NEMIAAA

Black Mountain Software

April 15, 2025

Student entering Business Related Profession; Proof of college enrollment & essay

Black Mountain Software

Hawley Memorial Scholarship

April 15, 2025

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. $500 scholarship

Hawley Memorial

Montana Sheriff and Peace Officers Scholarship 

April 15, 2025

Grad Senior pursuing career in local Law Enforcement/criminal justice. Minimum GPA of 2.5

MT Sheriff

Ralph H. Foss Scholarship 

April 15, 2023

2 scholarships in Richland County & 2 in Dawson County. Academics, moral character, & financial need. Current seniors and graduates.

Ralph H. Foss

Montana Stockgrowers Association 

April 15, 2025

Ag related field of study.  Two to High School students, two to college students 

Return application to: 

MonDak Area Stockgrowers

Attn: Marley Voll

1499 N Central Ave

Sidney, MT 59270 

Stockgrowers Scholarship

MACD Natural Resources Scholarship

April 18, 2025

  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0

  • Enrolled in or planning to pursue a course of study related to Montana’s natural resources. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, range science, forestry, environmental science, land resource science, plant science, etc.

MACD Scholarship

Henry Elm Scholarship 

PLEASE TURN SCHOLARSHIP INTO STOCKMAN BANK. 

April 19, 2024

Outstanding Richland County graduates.  Amount TBD.  MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL SIGNED TRANSCRIPT. DO NOT PRINT ONE OFF IC YOURSELF. MUST BE SIGNED BY MS. MUSCHA IN BLUE INK

Henry Elm

ROI Foundation Scholarship 

April 23, 2025

 Senior pursuing special ed, psychology, occupational or physical therapy, human services--renewable

ROI Foundation

Roi Scholarship 

April 23, 2025

$1,500 to a student with an intellectual disability who plans to pursue post secondary education and/or enrichment 

ROI Scholarship

Ryland Christensen Memorial Scholarship

April 18, 2025

Candidates must reside in Richland Co and passionately pursue bullying/cyber bullying prevention in their school and community.

Ryland Memorial

Student View Scholarship 

April 23, 2025

No min ACT score, No GPA requirement, complete a 15-20 survey about colleges in your area

Student View 

American General Contractors of ND

April 23, 2025

Are you a high school senior who will be attending a college or university in North Dakota to pursue a construction-related field of study? If so, you may be eligible for the AGCND High School Senior Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $750 and $1,500 each to high school seniors who will be attending Bismarck State College, the North Dakota State College of Science, the University of Mary, or North Dakota State University to study construction-related fields. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, Construction Technology, Welding Technology, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, and Construction Engineering.

American General Contractors

American General Contractors of MT

April 25, 2025

Have parents or guardians employed by MCA member companies.

* Be planning on attending:
- any accredited postsecondary school (in-state applicants)
- an accredited Montana postsecondary school (out-of-state applicants)
- an accredited post-secondary trades program

* Provide a completed application that demonstrates dedication to scholastic record and ability, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and desire to work hard to succeed.

Contractors of Montana

Richland Co. Jaycees Scholarship 

April 26, 2025

Community Service, Leadership Skills

Sidney Jaycees

Treacy Foundation Scholarship

April 29, 2025

$3,000 per year for a Montana resident. May go to any school of their choice. Renewal

 Treacy Foundation

Foundation for Community Care Scholarship

April 30, 2025

  • Applicant must be a resident of Richland County or the surrounding area, including Sidney Health Center service area. 

  • Applicant must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Preference given to those students who plan on returning to work at Sidney Health Center or the Richland County area upon completion of his/her program.

  • Applicant must be currently accepted into a post-secondary institution, have completed at least one year of college, and be able to provide an official college transcript. Preference will be given to those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.

 Foundation for Community Care

 Jessica and Nathan Vanetta Memorial Scholarship 

April 30, 2025

  • Applicant must be a resident of Richland County or the surrounding area.

  • Applicant must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Preference given to those students who plan on returning to work in Richland County upon completion of his/her program.

  • Applicant must provide the Foundation Board with his/her most recent college or high school transcripts. Preference will be given to those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.

 Jessica and Nathan Vanetta Scholarship

Montana Coaches Association- various scholarships 

May 1, 2025 

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP:

  • - You must list school activities

  • - You must have lettered in at least 2 varsity sports- one of those lettered sports must have been in the applicant's senior year.

  • - Attach a senior transcript; must include first semester grades

 MCA Scholarships

Montana School Nutrition Association 

May 1, 2025

Montana School Nutrition Association offers two $500 scholarships for anyone, regardless of age, furthering their education in the field of nutrition (dietitian, wellness, culinary). 

MT School Nutrition

Big Sky State Games

May 2, 2025

Open to JUNIORS in high school . Awarded to the outstanding male and female student citizen athlete

BigSky