Scholarships for Montana students

46 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Montana: local foundations found in IRS filings, Montana state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Montana.

• Allegiance Benefit Foundation Academic ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for students with financial need and at least a C+ average who are pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university; no deadline.
• Anne Benson Scholarship Trust Fund~$6,170 · Deadline March 31Scholarships for graduates of Judith Gap High School in Judith Gap, Montana, who major in education.
• Audrey Wilber-Ewing Registered Nursing Scholarship~$7,014 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for recent graduates or upperclassmen of accredited high schools in Cascade or Yellowstone counties, Montana with at least a 3.2 GPA who are seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing; applications go to high school career centers or D.A. Davidson Trust, due April 1.
• Bertram & Alta Heartt Hochmark Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline MayScholarships administered through Polson High School in Polson, Montana; the application is available at the high school.
• Bottrell Dolan Family Foundation Scholarship~$2,023 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduating high school students in Montana and North Dakota who plan to attend college in Montana or North Dakota. Apply with a written request by April 15.
• Custer County Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,005 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Custer County District High School (Miles City, Montana), chosen from applications open to all students; 54 were awarded in the latest year.
• Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship~$4,333 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for seniors and graduates of Polson High School (Polson, Montana) attending any accredited college, university, technical or vocational school; applications are due May 1. Three were awarded in the latest year.
• E. A. Hinderman Memorial Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline April 30College scholarships for Whitefish High School (Whitefish, Montana) seniors with financial need; apply through the guidance counselor by April 30 with a written application, transcript and college application. 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Flathead Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,467 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of accredited high schools in Flathead County, Montana with at least a 2.5 GPA. Deadline April 1.
• Fred and Marie Barnard Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Great Falls High School and C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls, Montana.
• George M. & Florence M. Clarkson Scholarship~$3,500 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for Polson High School (Polson, Montana) seniors and graduates attending any accredited college, university, technical or vocational school; apply through First Interstate Wealth Management by April 1.
• Gianforte Trade & Technology Scholarship$1,500–3,000 · Deadline September 1 · GrantPer-semester scholarship for Montana residents with unmet need enrolled in qualifying trade and technical programs such as automotive, plumbing, diesel, construction, electronics and cybersecurity.
• Gladys G. Gerrity Scholarship~$9,969 · Deadline April 30College scholarships for graduates of Great Falls Central Catholic, Great Falls High or C.M. Russell High School (Great Falls, Montana) with at least a C average and financial need; applications are due April 30. Eight were awarded in the latest year.
• Greg Bauska Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline RollingAt least two $1,000 scholarships a year for high school students in Kalispell and Columbia Falls, Montana, judged by the foundation officers and selected educators; applications are accepted at any time. Six were awarded in 2022 but none in the latest year.
• Hawkins Scholarship Foundation~$1,035 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of high schools in Flathead County, Montana, going on to college. Selection weighs grades, activities, financial need and future plans.
• Helen Davis Scholarship Trust (Medical School)~$4,700 · Deadline July 15Scholarships for Montana residents who are attending medical school.
• Herrin Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Flathead County, Montana high school graduates with financial need; apply before graduation with a personal statement, activities, reasons for pursuing higher education and financial information. Twelve $1,000 awards last year.
• James T. Mills and Jean D. Mills Scholarship~$7,018 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for Anaconda High School (Anaconda, Montana) graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA attending an accredited college full time; apply between March 1 and April 30 with transcripts, honors, ACT scores and your FAFSA report. 12 were awarded in the latest year.
• Jim & Doris Daley Scholarship~$3,450 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students in the top half of their class with financial need who will attend a Montana college or university; forms are at the Flathead High School (Kalispell, Montana) guidance office and are due April 1. 33 were awarded in the latest year.
• John & Ann Taylor Scholarship Trust~$3,700 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts with an emphasis on painting (oil and watercolor) and printmaking; music, photography, jewelry, pottery and sculpture are excluded. Preference for graduates of accredited high schools in Montana's Flathead Valley. Generally due April 30.
• Jug and Bonnie Quiram Memorial ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline VariesA Montana scholarship of up to $1,000 for students going to universities or community colleges with agriculture or trades programs. Forms come from the Kalispell Agricultural Education Center and deadlines follow the vo-ag schedule.
• Kids' Chance of Montana Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of Montana workers who were seriously or fatally injured on the job.
• LaVerne McNaughton Scholarship~$1,614 · Deadline VariesScholarships for parishioners of St. Ann's Catholic Church (Great Falls, Montana area) with financial need, including recent high school graduates and non-traditional students, for two- or four-year programs. Application form from D.A. Davidson Trust Co.; no deadline stated.
• Mack & Nina Niccum Memorial Scholarship~$5,360 · Deadline March 15College scholarships for graduating seniors of Baker High School (Baker, Montana) and Carter County High School (Ekalaka, Montana). The application form is provided to the schools; due March 15.
• Mariah Daye McCarthy Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students who uphold the foundation's ideals of preventing underage drinking and driving; recent awards went to students at Montana universities.
• Mars & Verna Rolfson Scholarship~$2,111 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for seniors and graduates of Polson High School in Polson, Montana attending any accredited college, university, technical or vocational school; apply through First Interstate Wealth Management by April 1.
• Montana Contractors Association Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and training support for Montana students pursuing construction careers, alongside grants to university construction programs.
• Montana State Elks Association Scholarships~$1,800 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for Montana high school students, based on the application, scholastic accomplishment and community involvement.
• Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship$1,000–2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship for seniors from Montana-accredited high schools with a 3.25 GPA and four years of college-prep math and three of science who major in STEM or healthcare at a Montana campus.
• MUS Honor ScholarshipDeadline VariesFour-year tuition waiver at Montana University System campuses for top Montana graduates chosen by class rank (from high school GPA) and ACT/SAT score; requires a Montana Board of Public Education accredited high school.
• Peggy L. Unrau Scholarship~$5,500 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for seniors or graduates of Polson High School (Polson, Montana) attending any accredited college, university, technical or vocational school; apply by April 1. Three awards averaging $5,500 last year.
• Peterson-West Scholarship~$1,250 · Deadline March 1Scholarship for Flathead High School (Kalispell, Montana) students who have participated in both athletics and music; apply through the counselor's office by March 1 with a written application, transcript and two recommendation letters.
• Polson Scholarship Education Foundation~$1,538 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of an accredited high school within School District #23, Lake County, Montana (Polson); 39 were awarded in the latest year.
• Powell County High School Higher Education ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships to further the education of Powell County High School students in Deer Lodge, Montana.
• Ralph Haugse Memorial Scholarship~$53,667 · Deadline VariesLarge scholarships for graduates of Great Falls, Montana high schools; contact the trust officer at U.S. Bank for application details.
• Reach Higher Montana Scholarships~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships and grants for Montana students from Reach Higher Montana (MHESAC), including general scholarships, education and training vouchers for youth in foster care, and dual-enrollment scholarships; over 600 students were funded in the latest year.
• Ruby E. Hanson ScholarshipDeadline April 15Scholarships for graduating seniors of Plentywood or Scobey high schools in Montana; application forms are handed out to students before the deadline.
• Schilling Family Foundation Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Butte High School in Butte, Montana; the application form is provided by the high school.
• Stanley Moore Scholarship (Farmers Union Industries Foundation)~$2,370 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting agricultural education and cooperative principles in the five-state region of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Wisconsin. Forms are sent on request; no deadline.
• Stella M. Nelson Nadeau and Louise E. Nelson Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline AprilScholarships for graduates of high schools in Flathead County, Montana, who show financial need. The application asks for a personal statement, activities and financial information.
• Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarships~$6,301College scholarships for Bitterroot Valley (Ravalli County, Montana) students; about 88 awards a year plus a few post-graduate awards.
• Strand Scholarship (Geyser Public School)Deadline April 15Academic scholarships for graduating students of Geyser Public School (Geyser, Montana); apply with the Strand scholarship form through the superintendent by April 15.
• Suhr Family Memorial Scholarship~$1,650 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of an accredited high school in the Great Falls, Montana school district; contact the trust at US Bank for the application and deadline. Ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Thor Svenby-Sophie Johnson Scholarship Fund~$13,000 · Deadline April 10A scholarship for graduates of Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Montana. Forms come from the high school counselor and need three recommendation letters and a financial statement.
• True Gentleman Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for live-in members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter in Missoula, Montana. Three scholarships were given in the latest year.
• Valier Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesStudent scholarships for students of Valier High School (Valier, MT).