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Pursuing Scholarships is Worth the College Savings

Unlike student loans or financial aid, scholarships are free money that doesn't have to be repaid. But it takes some effort to receive scholarship funds.

Even it's only $100, apply. For every $100 you might win, that's $100 less you'll have to borrow. On the average student loan, you'll pay nearly $2 for every dollar borrowed. Don't overlook small, local scholarships and don’t let applying for larger scholarships intimidate you.

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General Scholarships

American Federal Savings Banks
Incoming freshman (currently high school graduates); received diploma while resident of L&C, Broadwater, Gallatin, or Silver Bow Co; GPA 3.0; Award:  2 x $750; Due date:  9/9

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Enrolled in college or high school senior; Write essay on book Atlas Shrugged; See website for additional information; Award:  $50-$10,000; Due date:  9/17

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) full time (12+cr) @ UMH; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award:  $1,000/Varies; Due date:  10/1

P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Organization
Women; at least 24 months as nonstudent.  Award:  $2,000/Varies; see Financial Aid for details

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation-All State Comm. College Acad. Team
See website for further information; Award:  varies (minimum of $1,000); Due date:  10/31

Soroptimist Intl. of Helena-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional technical certificate program; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  11/15

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional/technical certificate program; preference to Broadwater Co. student; Award:  varies; Due date:  11/15

Student Senate Academic Merit
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 3.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Student Senate Books and Supplies
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Student Senate Community Involvement
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Student Senate Financial Need
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 3.0; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Trades student enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

MT Wildlife Federation-Tawney School
Full time, GPA 3.0, conservation related major; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  1/12/12

Al Sternberg Last Chance Kiwanis
All students enrolled in first or second semester at UM-Helena; Award:  $1,500; Due date:  12/10

TUITION WON'T STOP ME College Scholarship
In 100 words describe your biggest dream and how you will use your education to make it come true; Award: up to $25,000; Due date:  November 12/18

Soroptomist Intl. of Helena-Women's Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  1/10/12

Soroptomist Intl. of Townsend-Women's Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; pref. to Broadwater Co. students; Award:  varies; Due date:  1/10/12

Pride Foundation
Self identified, members of LGBTQ or straight-allies; Award:  up to $10,000; Due date:  1/23

Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Members or dependents of Missoula Electric Cooperative; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  2/8

Marine Corps Scholarship
Children of Marine Veterans; Award:  $1,000-$$10,000; Due date:  3/1

Soroptimist Memorial (Heritage)
Substantial financial need; resident of Helena area; desire to further education; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  3/15

SAF Circle of Succe$$ Grants
MT students attending MT college at least ½ time; GPA 2.35; in 2nd + year of higher education; Award:  varies; Due date:  3/15

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

MTA/CORE Scholarship
Undergraduate dependent of full or part-time employees, current directors, or owners (or their spouse) of an independent local exchange carrier in MT; Award:  2x$1,000; Due date:  3/23

MT Food Distributors Association Scholarship
Nominees should be associated with the food industry thru employment or family; see additional criteria on website; Award:  1x$1,000 and 3x$500; Due date:  3/31

U.S. Bank Senior Scholarship
Current freshmen, sophomore, or junior enrolled by 9/2011 and enrolled in a 4-year program of study; contact UMH FA to clarify criteria; US Citizen; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  3/31

ABWA Scholarship
MT resident of Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, or Jefferson County, Attending a MT college or university, Pursuing a business degree or other professional field of study, GPA 3.0; Award 2 x $750; Due date:  3/31

Liberal Arts and General Studies Academic Award
Pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities; Award:  $500;  Due date:  4/1

Distance Learning Academic Award
Applicants must be pursuing their degree through a distance learning program; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/1

Montana PTA Scholarship
Child related field of study; MT resident; GPA 2.5; member or related to local PTA; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/1

MT County Farm Bureau Scholarships
Incoming freshmen or currently enrolled in college; currently Pd MT Farm Bureau Member/Family; Award:  2x$500; Due date:  4/5

Minorities & Women Educational Scholarship

Minority or women; Registered in real estate related courses; GPA 2.5; financial need; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/15

Student Senate Academic Merit
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 3.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

Student Senate Books and Supplies
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester: GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

Student Senate Community Involvement
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

Student Senate Financial Need
Currently enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

People Helping People
Graduated HS at least 1 yr; Live in L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin or Powell County; Accepted to College/Trade; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/20

Helena Gold Rush Lions Scholarship
Currently enrolled students who are returning to UM-Helena; Award:  $500; Due date:  5/1.  See Financial Aid for details.

Montana Contractors’ Association Concrete Division Scholarship
Currently enrolled maintaining: GPA 2.5; Graduate of MT high school; Be a dependent of a MCACD member or a dependent of an employee of a member of MCACD; Award:  $500; Due date:  5/18

Montana Cattlewomen Memorial Scholarship
MT Female in field beneficial to livestock; at least sophomore in college; GPA 2.7 min; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  6/15

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. 2nd Chance School.
U.S. Citizen with a high school diploma/GED; not financial need based; Award:  5 x $1,000; Due date:  8/22

MT Tree Farm Scholarship
MT resident, enrolled FT in any program; must demonstrate an interest in forestry; GPA 2.0; Award:  $500; Due date:  7/1

Emil Eschenburg Scholarship
See Circle K Advisor for more information

Clark Pfyer Scholarship
See Circle K Advisor for more information

Nursing/Fire and Rescue Scholarships

A Nurse I Am Scholarship
Enrolled in LVN/LPN, RN degree; watch nurses film “A Nurse I AM” available at website; 10 x $2,000; Due date:  2/28

Donald E. Pizzini Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing a nursing degree re:  LT care; MT resident; GPA 3.0; will work in MT in LT care field; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  2/28

Montana Gerontology Society Scholarship
Pursuing career in aging; enrolled ½ time or more; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  3/1

Billings Clinic-Health Care Career Scholarship
Non-traditional nurse students or have completed >1/2 program; Traditional students in service area <1/2 pro complete; Award:  $500-$3,000; Due date:  3/31

New West Health Care Scholarship
Health care fields-Nursing & Fire and Rescue; GPA 3.0; Expected Family Contribution of $7,500 or less; Award:  2 x $1,000; Due date:  3/31

St. Vincent Health Care Career Scholarship
Healthcare students from specific MT counties; GPA 3.25; financial need; Award:  $1,000-$2,000; Due date:  4/1

Grosfield Nursing Scholarship
Currently enrolled in Nursing Program at UMH; Award:  $700; Due date:  4/8

Millie and Ken Home Nursing Scholarship
Enrolled fulltime nursing; GPA 2.75; Eastern MT ties; financial need; completed/completing 1st year program; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  4/15

Central MT Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Resident Central MT (specific counties); completed 1st year college in health field or comparable work experience; Award:  varies; Due date:  5/1

Community Homecare Association Scholarship
Currently in at least 2nd semester of Nursing @ UM-H; interested indirect care in LT care setting; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  5/2

TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship
Must be pursuing a healthcare career; Award:  varies; Due date:  5/31

Lacee Miller Nursing Scholarship
Must be a current, second semester nursing students at the UM-Helena campus and students/community members interested in becoming a certified nursing aide; Award:  2 x $500; Due date:  7/1/2012

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.2nd Chance School
U.S. Citizen with high school diploma/GED; Not financial need based; Award:  5 x $1,000; Due date:  8/22

Trades Scholarships

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) fulltime (12+ credits) @ UMH; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  10/1

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
Numerous scholarships available to students entering manufacturing related fields; see website for various applications; Award:  varies; Due date:  10/15 – 2/1

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  11/16

Helena Valley Timing Association
Enrolled FT @ UMH in specific trades programs; graduated HS or/resident of L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson Co.; Award:  varies; Due date:  11/30

Helicopter Association International
Aviation maintenance/technician student; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  7/1-11/30

D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship

Full/part-time student pursuing an Associate’s degree in welding with a minimum GPA of 2.8; Award:  $2000; Due date:  2/15

Peter Nelson Trades Scholarship
Open to all current UMH Trades students making satisfactory academic progress; Award:  $600; Due date:  3/31

Joe Norrish Scholarship
Attend a MT based institution; pursuing a degree in construction management, design, or construction trades; Award:  2 x $1,000; Due date:  4/3

UM-Helena Aviation Club Tool Scholarship
Degree/certificate seeking in 1st/2nd semester @ UMH; minimum 1 semester remaining; GPA 3.0; must be enrolled in Aviation Program; Award:  $500; Due date:  4/18

Harold Hamm Scholarship
Currently enrolled and soon to graduate in aviation Maintenance Technology at UMH; submit essay; Award:  2 x $500; Due date:  4/18

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

MT Auto Dealers Association
Enrolled in the automotive program; Award: 3 @ $500; Due date: 04/25

Electrical Generating Systems Association
HS graduate; seeking career in on-site power generation industry; GPA 2.8; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  5/1

Siegel Service Scholarship
U.S. Citizenship (not permanent resident), MT resident, college freshman at the time of application, 3.0 or better GPA, pursuing an education at the participating colleges in MT in the service technology fields of automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, aircraft, auto body repair & refinishing, off-highway equipment or related mobility technology; Award: 6 x $1,000; Due date: 5/15

Haas Fdtn Machine Technology Scholarship
Students enrolled in a machine technology program or closely related field; see application for further info; Award:  varies; Due date:  7/8

 

Minority Scholarships

Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Scholarships
Enrolled tribal members; FAFSA completed prior to 3/1; needs analysis filed prior to 6/30; Award:  varies; Due date:  10/1 and 3/1

Soroptomist Intl. of Helena-Women’s Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  1/10/12

Soroptomist Int. of Townsend-Women’s Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award:  varies; Due date:  1/10/12

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring in chemical sciences; GAP 3.0; financial need; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  $11/1-3-1

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

Association on American Indian Affairs
FT Native students; US Tribe/some Canadian border tribes; Enrolled/or not formally enrolled in tribe; 1 application; Award:  $1,500; Due date:  4/1-6/15

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Native American
Undergraduate Native American females from MT reservation; FT enrollment; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/5

Minorities & Women Educational Scholarship
Minority or women; registered in real estate related courses; GPA 2.5; financial need; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/15

P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Org
Women; at least 24 months as nonstudent; Award:  $2,000; see Financial Aid for details

Della Hazelton Trust Scholarship
Fort Belknap enrolled college bound students; send letter of interest; financial needs analysis; letter of acceptance; Award:  varies; Due date:  7/30

Business Scholarships

Amer. Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
Accounting/Finance students pursuing 2-4 year degree; GPA 3.0; Review criteria on application; Award:  $500 + (various); Due date:  3/15

Degree Directory Academic Business Scholarship
Pursuing bachelors degree in business; review:  academic history, extracurricular activities, employment history; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/1

Disability Scholarships

National Federation of the Blind
Legally blind; living in USA; enrolled in accredited university/college; Award:  30 x $3,000-$12,000; Due date:  11/1-3/31

Nordmeirer/Tafoya Western area Power Administration
Planning to attend a MT college/university permanent disability-physical or mental; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/30

Emil A. Honka Scholarship
Legally blind or serious vision loss; preference if completed 12+ credits; GPA 2.5; Award:  500; Due date:  5/02

Science/Computer Scholarships

MT Soil & Water Conservation
Undergraduate in agricultural or natural science related curriculum; GPA 3.0; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  1/15

Montana Wildlife Federation-Tawney School
Full time, GPA 3.0, conservation related major; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  1/20

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring chemical sciences; GPA 3.0; financial need; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  3/1

Montana Cattlewomen Inc.
Female in field beneficial to livestock; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  3/15

Computer Science & Engineering Degree Award
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/1

High School Scholarships

American Federal Savings Bank
Graduating senior of L&C, Broadwater, Gallatin, or Silver Bow Co.; GPA 3.0; Award:  2x$750; Due date:  9/9

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
See website for further information; Award:  400 x $1,000-$2,000; Due date:  8/1-10/31

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Write an essay about the book, Atlas Shrugged; Award:  $50-$1,000; Due date:  9/17

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) full-time (12+cr) at UMH; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  6/1-10/1

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
Numerous scholarships available to students entering manufacturing related fields; see website for various applications; Award:  varies; Due date:  10/15-2/1

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional technical certificate program; Award:  varies; Due date:  11/15

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Violet Richardson Award
High school girls aged 14-17; Recognize volunteer service in the community; Award:  $600; Due date:  12/1

U.S. Bank Senior Scholarship
HS seniors enrolled in college by 9/2011; U.S. citizen; application is online only; Award:  40 x $1,000; Due date:  10/1-3/31

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring chemical sciences; GPA 3.0; financial need; Award:  $2,500; Due date:  3/1

MT Food Distributors Association Scholarship
Nominees should be associated with the food industry thru employment or family; see additional criteria on website; Award:  1x$1,000 and 3x$500; Due date:  3/31

Soroptimist Memorial (Heritage)
Substantial financial need; resident of Helena area; desire to further education; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  3/15

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

Mike Bullock Memorial
Senior at Helena, Townsend, Boulder, Lincoln, White Sulpher Springs, Augusta (PAL, Christian, Home) schools; GPA 2.5; Award:  $500; Due date:  3/26

American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
Pursuing business degree GPA 3.0 resident L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson County; Award:  $2 x $700; Due date:  3/31

Peter Nelson Trades Scholarship for High School Students
Open to all current UMH Trades students making satisfactory academic progress; Award:  $600; Due date:  3/31

Montana PTA Scholarship
Child related field of study; MT resident; GPA 2.5; member or related to local PTA; Award:  $1,000; Due date:  4/1

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship
High school seniors enrolling in college/trade school fall after graduation; 10 x $2,000; Due date:  9/1-4/5

Skills USA Awards (See high school instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to UM-Helena offered to 1st/2nd place winners of specific Skills USA Competitions; Award:  UM-H Tuition Waiver;  Due date:  4/15

Ford AAA Competition (see high school instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to UM-Helena offered to 1st place team of 2 for automated manufacturing completion; Award:  UM-H tuition waiver:  Due date:  4/15

Automated Manufacturing Competition (See High School Instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to UM-Helena offered to 1st place team of 2 for automated manufacturing completion; Award:  UM-H tuition waiver; Due date:  4/15

Horatio Alger Assoc. - Montana Scholarship Program 
 MT high school senior planning to attend 1 of 5 UM-MT campuses this fall; GPA 2.0; Award:  50 x $10,000; Due date:  4/15

 People Helping People
Graduating high school senior; Live in L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin or Powell County; Accepted to College/Trade; Award: varies; Due date: 4/20

Lewis & Clark County Farm Bureau
Incoming freshmen or presently enrolled college; current PD MT Farm Bureau member/family; Award:  2 x $1,000; Due date:  4/30


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