Scholarships

Name	Due Date	Application Criteria	Web page or App Link
United States Youth Senate Program	October 6, 2025	Qualified jr/sr who shows leadership through public service in elected or appointed positons.	Youth Senate Application
AES Engineers	October 8,2025	Future Leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. High School seniors. Do not need to be going into Engineering.	AES Engineers
Voice of Democracy	October 31, 2025	Complete by writing and recording your answer to a question.	Voice of Democracy
Patriot's Pen Scholarship Essay	October 31, 2025	Complete an essay on a chosen topic	Patriot's Pen
Elks Most Valuable Student	November 12, 2025	Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Need not be related to an Elks member; male and female compete separately.	Elks Most Valuable Student
National Honors Society Scholarship	November 24, 2025	Must be a current member of NHS.	NHS
Reach Higher Montana Sticker Scholarship -Opens November 1st	November 30, 2025	To enter: 1. Come to the guidance area to pick up your Reach Higher Montana sticker 2. Take a picture of the sticker stuck on an object (water bottle, notebook laptop etc...) 3. Upload the picture using the link. Deadline is November 30th, opens November 1st.	Reach Higher MT
Dell Scholars	December 15, 2025 through February	Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year Demonstrate a need for financial assistance Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA	Dell Scholars
Hagan Scholarship	December 1, 2025	Must attend an eligible public high school Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA Must enroll in an eligible college or university Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule Applicant’s Adjusted Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not Exceed $85,000.	Hagan Scholarship
Science Ambassador Scholarship for Women	December 16, 2025	Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about.	Science Ambassador Scholarship
Burger King Scholarship	December 15, 2025	Employee or child of Burger King employee . General scholarship for non employees also available	Burger King Scholarship
Equitable Excellence Scholarship	December 18, 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

Montana FFA scholarship	December 20, 2024	Must be an active Montana FFA Member Must have at least 2 years of agricultural education courses completed Must maintain a 2.0 GPA See link for updates.	Montana FFA
Sallie Mae Scholarship	December 31, 2025	The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") Sunday, January 01, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2024 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official clock for this Sweepstakes. The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry: a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States; a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").	Sallie Mae

Pride Foundation	Jan. 9, 2026	50 scholarships varying amounts. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students	Pride Foundation
Profile in Courage Essay	Jan. 12, 2026	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. 12,2026	$1,000 in grants for 1st year; financial need; leadership, mentorship, honors, awards. Look at references and personal statement. 3.75 GPA	JCI Senate

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. See website for updates.	Alcohol Responsibility Matters
Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association Memorial Scholarship	March 5, 2026	Must be a member of a Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative	MECA scholarship
Youth Serve Montana	January 31,2026	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, 2026	30 $3,000 scholarships. Open to HS seniors and college students	Midrivers
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award	February 2, 2026	Seniors whose parents/or/grandparents are members of the Elks.	Elks Legacy
Western Cooperative Credit Union	February 5, 2026	Western Cooperative Credit Union member and participant in the CU Succeed Program.	Western Cooperative Credit Union
Basin Electric Power Cooperative	March 5, 2026	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, 2026	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
Foundation for Rural Services-Midrivers	February 14, 2026	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
Mckenzie Electric Coopertive	Feb 21, 2025	Reside in McKenzie electric service area	Mckenzie Electric
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 15, 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
JB Blake Memorial Scholarship	March 10, 2025	Graduate of SHS or Fairview HS. 2.0 GPA	Application in Guidance
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 15, 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 Odd Fellow/Rebekah Scholarship	March 15, 2025	GPA 3.0 or LESS, must attend MT school	Odd Fellow
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
Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry	March 28, 2025	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
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 18, 2025	Online application. Several scholarships given through this fundraising scholarship. IF YOU ARE GOING TO COLLEGE, FILL OUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP!	Dollars for Scholars
Ben York Masonic Scholarship	April 15, 2025	$500 Student entering Trade School for Building Trades/Construction/Plumbing	Ben York
NEMIAAA Scholarship	April 15, 2025	Northeast Montana Interscholastic Activity Administrator’s Association. $250 awarded in the second semester of freshman year. Turn application into Mrs Collins.	NEMIAAA
Black Mountain Software	April 15, 2025	Student entering Business Related Profession; Proof of college enrollment & essay	Black Mountain Software
Damon McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship	April 15, 2025	Two senior Richland Ranger hockey players TURN APPLICATION INTO MRS GARSJO IN GUIDANCE	Damon McLaughlin
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
Jeremy Gorder Memorial	April 30, 2025	Wrestling in AAU & School with plans for future	Jeremy Gorder 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, 2025	2 scholarships in Richland County & 2 in Dawson County. Academics, moral character, & financial need. Current seniors and graduates. Mail to: Ralph H Foss Memorial U.S Bank Trust P.O Box 30678 Billings MT 59115	Foss Memorial
FFA Alumni Scholarship	April 15, 2025	FFA Member: graduating senior or college freshman, Agriculure-related field of study or vo-tech	FFA
Rocky and Jeremy Norby Memorial Scholarship	April 15, 2025	The successful applicant will be judged on the basis of the following: Moral Character Involvement Leadership Goals TURN SCHOLARSHIP INTO MRS GARSJO IN GUIDANCE	Rocky and Jeremy Norby Memorial Scholarship
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
Svarre/Dayton Scholarship PLEASE TURN SCHOLARSHIP TO STOCKMAN BANK	April 18, 2025	Need based; renewable as long as grades are good in college.	Svarre Dayton
Henry Elm Scholarship PLEASE TURN SCHOLARSHIP INTO STOCKMAN BANK.	April 18, 2025	Outstanding Richland County graduates. Amount TBD. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL SIGNED TRANSCRIPT. DO NOT PRINT ONE OFF IC YOURSELF. MUST BE SIGNED BY MRS COLLINS IN BLUE INK	Henry Elm
Key Club Scholarship	April 23, 2025	Up to 3 Scholarships/Minimum $500; Based on Academics, Activities & Community Service	Key Club Scholarship
ROI Foundation Scholarship	April 23, 2025	Senior pursuing special ed, psychology, occupational or physical therapy, human services--renewable	ROI Foundation
RIO 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
Sidney Education Association	April 25, 2025	High School Senior planning on majoring in education. Turn into Guidance	SEA High School
Sidney Education Association College	April 25, 2025	College student majoring in Education Please email application to scollins@sidneyps.com or mail to Sidney HS Attn: Stacey Collins 101 S Central Ave Sidney, MT 59270	SEA College
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
Elks Bev and Monty Merrill Scholarship	April 29, 2025	For children whose parents are members of the Elks Sidney #1782	Go to Elks Lodge to pick up application
Von Burns Nursing Scholarship	April 30, 2025	Given by parents of Von Burns in memory to senior who is entering field of nursing. Turn in to Mrs Collins	Von Burns Nursing Scholarship
Sidney Lions Club	April 25, 2025	$1,000 Scholarships; Participation in extra-curricular activities benefit school & community Turn into Mrs Collins	Sidney Lions Club
VFW Auxiliary #4099 Scholarship	April 30, 2025	Senior w/parent or qualifying relative that is member of VFW Post #4099	VFW
VFW Post Scholarship	April 30, 2025	AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE AWARDED TO A GRADUATING STUDENT IN THE SUM OF $500 WHO HAS A PARENT OR QUALIFYING RELATIVE IN THE V.F.W. POST #4099.	VFW Scholarship
Richland Co Rodeo Club	April 30, 2025	Participated in Rodeo in Richland County for 2 years, maintain a C average	RCRC Scholarship
Richland Ranger Hockey Alumni Scholarship	April 30, 2025	2 $500 scholarships 1 awarded to a senior female and male hockey player	Richland Ranger Alumni
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
Froid Scholarship	May 1, 2025	One student from Sidney. Based on academic merit. Turn application in to Mrs. Collins	Froid Scholarship
Matt Brenner Memorial Scholarship	May 1, 2025	Current Sidney HS student with plans on attending University of Montana or current UM students.	Matt Brenner Memorial Scholarship
Brodie Gorder Memorial Scholarship	April 30, 2025	This scholarship is available to any deserving graduating high school or college student with a history of being diversified (a good student that makes a commitment to athletics, 4-H, music, volunteerism or any combination). The scholarship will be paid to the school of your choice in the fall semester.	Brodie Gorder Memorial
Big Sky State Games	May 2, 2025	Open to JUNIORS in high school . Awarded to the outstanding male and female student citizen athlete	Big Sky State Games
June and Ted Sullivan Foundation Scholarship	May 2, 2025	Students going into a business related field	June and Ted Sullivan Foundation
Kiwanis Club Athlete of the Year	May 15, 2023	Top male and female athletes. Finalists will be chosen based off applications received. PLEASE TURN APPLICATIONS INTO MR. LEE	Athlete of the Year Scholarship
Christian Connectors Scholarship	May 31, 2025	Must be a high school senior planning on attending a Christian university or college	Christian Connectors
American College Foundation	June 1, 2025	Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022); and, must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels 5-apply.	American College Foundation
Rocky Mountain PGA	June 15, 2024	Based on academic achievement and contribution to golf	Rocky Mountain PGA
Big Sun Scholarship	June 19, 2025	High School senior or post-secondary student involved in sport in school or community (any sport)--$500.00	Big Sun Scholarship
Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship	July 20, 2024	Written essay on the following topic: How has the loss of a close family member or loved one caused you to focus on what matters most in your life and what you want to "fight" to achieve?	Cat Zingano