SCHOLARSHIPS

January 11, 2012

Cut Bank High School Code: 270-245 

Please remember that many Universities award scholarships on a first come, first-served basis.  Most scholarships have deadlines starting in October.  By March 15th, 75% of the scholarship deadlines have passed.  Be sure to check whether your application needs to be postmarked by the deadline or received by the deadline.

 Other Opportunities

• ALERT MAGAZINE

ALERT Magazine is offering a $500 for each essay published in their magazine.  Students must:

• Be a senior in high school
• Reside in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, MONTANA, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
• Plan to attend college after graduation

Essays must be 650-800 words about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse.

More information is available in the Counseling Center.

Local Scholarships

• FEBRUARY 23, 2012 -- CBEFAA GRADUATING SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

The Cut Bank Education Foundation and Alumni Association provides thousands of dollars in various scholarships to students graduating from Cut Bank High School.

Please note that you must print out Teacher Recommendation forms to give to teachers who are recommending you.  The Teacher Recommendation forms MUST be used.  Letters of recommendation are not accepted.

Applications are available at www.cutbankalumni.com/scholarships.asp

• MARCH 12, 2012 – GLACIER ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR TOMORROW

Glacier Electric Cooperative sponsors ten $1000 scholarships to be used at the college, university or vocational/technical school of the student’s choice.

The following criteria will be used to choose scholarship recipients:

• Parent or legal guardian must be a member of the Glacier Electric Cooperative
• The applicant must be a student at Cut Bank, Browning or Heart Butte High School
• The applicants will have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
• The applicants must attend an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school by the fall of the current year.
• Applicants must complete an Energy for Tomorrow Scholarship application.

Selection will be based on:

• Scholastic achievement
• Personal statement
• Extracurricular school activities
• Community involvement outside of school activities

Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Scholarships for ALL High School Students

Scholarships for Junior and Senior Students

 Scholarships for Seniors

• ASAP – MONTANA PREMIER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Numerous academic scholarships will be available to new in-state students at MSU.  To be considered:            

• Apply for admission to MSU           
• Have ACT/SAT scores sent directly to MSU from the testing company           
• Complete the Montana Premier Scholarship application 

Awards will be made to eligible students as they are admitted and have met the additional criteria.  These scholarships are only available for a limited time. Applications available in the Counseling Center or online at www.montana.edu/admissions/premierscholarship.pdf 

• AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society is offering several scholarships to Native American Students planning to pursue a degree in math, science, technology, engineering, medicine, or math.

General criteria for these scholarships include:

• 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA)
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year college/university, or a full- time student at a two-year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree
• Member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed
• Current AISES member

Further information, including applications and due dates are available online at www.aises.org

• JANUARY 13, 2012 – NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

 The National MS Society is providing students in Washington, Montana and Alaska to pursue post-secondary education. 

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a high school senior
• Have MS or have a parent living with MS
• Plan to attend an accredited post secondary school for the first time
• Live in the geographical area of Montana, Alaska, or Washington

Applications are available online at www.MSnorthwest.org.  Left click on Programs & Services and the For Family and Friends

• JANUARY 31, 2012 – MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES’ ASSOCIATION  (MECA)

MECA is offering two $500 scholarships to deserving students.  To qualify, parents or guardians of the student must be members of Glacier Electric Cooperative and the student must plan to attend college in the fall of 2012. 

Applications are available in the Counseling Center and must be returned directly to the Glacier Electric Cooperative office.

• FEBRUARY 1, 2012 -- AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The AXA Foundation in association with US News and World Report is offering $10,000 scholarships to one student in each state based on the following criteria: US citizen or legal resident; current high school senior planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in 2012, demonstrate ambition and self drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace; be recommended by an unrelated adult.

Applications are available on-line at www.axa-achievement.com

• FEBRUARY 1, 2012 --  ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION LEGACY AWARDS

The Elks National Foundation awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors, going on to college and exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation: Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity.

Apply online only at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm

• FEBRUARY 8, 2012 -- KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM

 The KFC Scholars Program is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence.   Students must meet the following criteria:  graduate from  high school this academic year; maintain a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; enroll in a public, in-state institution; pursue a bachelor’s degree; be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Applications are available online at www.kfcscholars.org

• FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 The GE-Reagan Foundation Program annually awards roughly 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships.

Applications are available on line at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

• FEBRUARY 18, 2012 - MSU GREAT FALLS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarships are available for students who have enrolled at MSU Great Falls C.O.T. for the 2012-12 school year.  Applicants must have a 3.00 cumulative GPA.

Print the application online at http://www.msugf.edu/admissions_records/financialaid/Scholarships_Detail.php?MSU-Great-Falls-COT-Scholarship-64

• THE MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Montana Community Foundation administers 40 scholarship funds and awards 150 scholarships in varying amounts to Montana students.  While there are no scholarships specific to Glacier County, there are some state scholarships for which you may quality.

A list of available scholarships and an application are found online at www.mtcf.org/applications.html.  Deadlines range from February 29, 2012 to March 15, 2012

• MARCH 9, 2012 – BUDDHIST TZU CHI SCHOLARS

 Tzu Chi Scholars, a scholarship program funded by Buddhist Tzu Chi recognized and assists outstanding college-bound high school graduates.  Tzu Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.

 To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a U.S. high school graduate
• Have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
• Enroll in an accredited U.S. college full time in the  2011-12 academic year.

Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

• MARCH 15, 2012 – MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HONOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Board of Regents of the Montana University System is offering 200 renewable scholarships to qualifying students.

 To be eligible the student must:

• Be a 2010 graduate of a Montana Accredited High School
• Been enrolled at an accredited Montana high school for the past three years
• Taken the ACT/SAT by the December test date
• Have completed the Board of Regents Rigorous Core program
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.4
• Have applied and been accepted to one of the schools with the Montana University System

 Applications are available online at www.scholarship.mt.gov

• MARCH 15, 2012 – THE “BEST AND BRIGHTEST” MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

First certificate or degree-seeking college students or graduating high school seniors attending a public college in Montana are eligible to receive the Governor’s Brightest and Best and Brightest and Best At Large Scholarships.  Students 1) must have a 7-semester GPA of at least 3.0 or score a 20 on the ACT or a 1440 on the SAT; 2) been accepted at an eligible postsecondary institution within the Montana University System or a tribal college; 3) completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and 4) have not received a MUS Honor Scholarship. 

Applications are available on-line at www.scholarship.mt.gov.

• MARCH 31, 2011 – US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, which will award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors entering college next fall. Winners will be selected at random.

In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, a student must be:  A high school senior planning to enroll (or already enrolled) full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university; Enrolled by September 2012 in a full-time course of study at an accredited school; A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.

Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship

• MARCH 15, 2012  -- MONTANA CLERK AND RECORDERS SCHOLARSHIP

The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders are offering a $1,000 scholarship to graduating senior majoring  in business, political science, or government at  a Montana university, college or vocational-technical school. Applications are judged on the basis of need, scholarship, school, and civic involvement.

Applications are available in Counseling Center.

• MARCH 31, 2012 – MONTANA SHERIFFS AND PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

The Montana Sheriff’s and Peace Officer Association announces the availability of two $750 scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester of 2009 to a graduating high school senior who is seeking a career in local law enforcement. Recipients will be selected based on need and academic ability as well as career goals. 

• Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• High school graduate or successful GED completion
• Must be able to meet basic peace officer eligibility requirements
• Must have a high school GPA of at least 2.5 and plan to be enrolled as a full-time student in a Montana based college or university that offers a minimum AA degree in the field of criminal justice.
• High school students must submit proof of enrollment intentions in a university or college.

Application information is available in the Counseling Center.

• APRIL 1, 2012 -- MONTANA PTA

Each year Montana PTA awards a limited number of tuition scholarships. Financial assistance is offered to Montana residents who are high school seniors or college students that need additional help in obtaining a bachelor’s degree toward the goal of becoming an elementary or secondary school teacher in the Montana public school system.  The scholarship may be used at any Montana college or university that trains teachers.  

Applicants must be:

• A Montana resident graduating from a Montana public high school, attending a Montana public college or university that trains teachers
• Pursuing a career  as a primary or secondary teacher attending a Montana public college or university
• Must have an average of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or better
• Either the applicant or guardian must be a current member of a local PTA unit or “Treasure STATE PTA” associated with Montana PTA. 

The applicant will be considered on the following criteria:   1) Financial need; 2) Involvement with youth; 3) Why you chose to enter teaching/education field; 4) How you would promote parent and teacher collaboration; 5) Recommendations; 6) Academics

Applications are available online at www. montanapta.org

• APRIL 15, 2012 – BLACK MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE

The Black Mountain Software Scholarship for $500.00 is for any graduating senior in a Montana high school who is continuing his or her education in any accredited institution of higher learning regardless of field of study.  This included such institutions as trade schools, technical schools, colleges or universities.

• The application includes a 500 word essay on the topic “How have personal computers (PCs) changed your life and the lives of people you know?”  In your answer include what improvements or problems you envision with the increasing usage of the internet and world wide web (WWW).

Applications are available online at www.blackmountainsoftware.com/scholarship.cfm.

• APRIL 16, 2010 – YOUTH SERVE MONTANA SCHOLARSHIP

Youth Serve Montana Scholarships are available to Montana high school seniors who have performed 100 hours of volunteer service for their community.  Each student who applies and qualifies can receive $1000 towards continued education at one of Montana’s public, tribal, private, community or technical colleges. 

Applications are available online at www.Serve.MT.gov or in the Counseling Center.

• JUNE 1, 2012 – UNIVERSAL ATHLETICS STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP

Universal Athletics will award a $500 scholarship to one male and one female student athlete graduating from a Montana high school.

Selection will be based on:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Participation in two different varsity sports
• Leader in school and outstanding example within the community
• Need for aid to attend college
• Preference given to students planning to enter the teaching/coaching profession

Students who have been awarded full athletic or academic scholarships will not be considered.

Applications are available online at www.universalathletics.com/our-awards or in the Counseling Center.

• JUNE 15, 2012 – ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing their  efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.  A $1000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior who submits a 500-1000 word essay on the topic:  “What was the most difficult time in your life and why?  How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?”

Submit your essay along with your full name and mailing address to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.  Complete information available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 PLEASE NOTE:  You may also apply for scholarships from EducationStart.org at the same website.

• JUNE 22, 2012 – BIGSUN ATHLETICS

The BigSun Organization is offering an annual scholarship to student athletes.  The successful applicant will be a high school senior or attending a post secondary institution and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.

Applications available online at www.bigsunathletics.com

• OCTOBER 5, 2012 – AES ENGINEERS

AES Engineering is offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.  You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Applications are available online at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm