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Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Please review the linked Powerpoint for any FAFSA help:
Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarships – AwardMontana.mus.edu or See Dr. Cliff for Poster
Must be a Montana Resident
ü Must have filed the FAFSA and have Unmet Need
Must be in good standing at school
Must be taking a minimum of 6 credits in the program of choice
$1,500 per semester for full-time Students, Renewable up to $6,000
$750 per semester for part-time students, Renewable up to $6,000
Fall Deadline: September 15
Spring Deadline: February 15
MSU – Bozeman Scholarships:
Scholarships for Freshmen: https://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.html#freshmen
Premier Scholarship (Renewable Award Based on GPA): https://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/residents/index.html#mpsp
Honors College: https://www.montana.edu/honors/apply/index.html
Departmental Scholarships: https://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/departmental.html
Most Scholarships have a Priority Deadline of February 1st
MSU-Bozeman: Hilleman Scholars Program www.montana.edu/hillemanscholars/
MSU will also invite eligible students to apply for the Hilleman Scholars program in the spring.
In order to be eligible for this program a student must complete the FAFSA and be Pell Grant eligible.
This program provides financial assistance, student support and mentorship throughout their time at MSU.
4-H Foundation Scholarships: http://montana4h.org/programs/grants/scholarships.html
Several Scholarship Opportunities, please see the website for details on various scholarships
Deadline: February 14, 2023
City College: https://msubillings.academicworks.com/:
Scholarship Priority Deadline = February 1st
Badovinac Family Scholarship = $5,000/year, Renewable; RHS graduates get preference; GPA 2.0 for City College, 2.5 for MSU-B; Must complete the FAFSA for application to be complete; MSU-Billings General Scholarship Application. Deadline for the Badovinac Scholarship = March 1st
Rocky Mountain College: https://www.rocky.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/rmc-scholarships:
February 15: Montana Valedictorian Scholarship application must be received for consideration.
Application for admission serves as the general scholarship application.
RMC Promise Scholarship for those Pell eligible, means you MUST FILL OUT THE FAFSA!
Town & Country Supply Association -- See Dr. Cliff for application:
Must have a family member that is an active member of Town & Country Supply Association
Priority is given to applicants enrolling in studies pertaining to the field of Agriculture,
Scholarship
Deadline: February 20, 2023.
Reach Higher Montana Design-A-Sticker Scholarship:
See ReachHigherMontana. org for scholarship details or see the poster outside Dr. Cliff's door
1st & 2nd Place: $1500 Scholarships, 3rd & 4th Place: $1000 Scholarship, 5th & 6th Place: $500 Scholarship
Entries must be submitted by February 28, 2023
P.L.A.Y. Scholarship https://www.petplay.com/pages/scholarship
Please see the website for criteria and application
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Donald Pizzini Nurse Scholarship http://www.montanahealthcareassociation.org/scholarship-foundation.html
Deadline: February 28, 2023.
Scholarships of up to $2,000 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
Flavorful Futures: https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/
$5,000 scholarship opportunities
Please see website for criteria and application
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Midland Empire Chapter of Credit Unions – See Dr. Cliff for application:
Scholarship Amount: $1000
Must be a member at one of 8 specified credit unions (See Dr. Cliff for listing)
Applications must be submitted to the credit union by March 1, 2023
MSU-Billings & City College General Scholarships Application:
$5,000 Badovinac Family Scholarship preference given to graduates of Roundup High School.
Applicants must submit the MSU-Billings/City College General Scholarship Application @ https://www.msubillings.edu/scholarships/.
Applicants must be previously accepted to MSU-Billings or City College to apply and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for City College or 2.5 for MSU-Billings.
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2023
Great Clips Scholarship: https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application
Please see the website for criteria and application
Fall Application Deadline: September 1
Spring Application Deadline: March 1
Teamster James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund: https://aim.applyists.net/JRHMSF.
The KEY for applying is JRHMSF
For the sons, daughters, and financial dependents of Teamster members (BMWED, BLET, GCC, TCRC)
Scholarship Range: $1,000 -- $10,000,
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2023
NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) Scholarship Programs: https://www.thenile.org/p/events/youth-events/scholarships
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here are 5 levels of Scholarships.
Please check the website for application and qualification guidelines.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Doodle for Google Scholarship:
See Dr. Cliff for application and information or download entry form at doodle4google.com.
Deadline: March 7, 2023.
Four finalists: $5,000 Scholarship,
One Winning Student: $30,000 Scholarship,
Winning artwork will be placed on the Google homepage for a day!
Montana Clerk & Recorder’s Scholarship – See Dr. Cliff for application:
Scholarship Amounts: $1000 for 1st Place, $500 for 2nd Place
Deadline: March 11, 2023
Horatio Alger Dennis & Phyllis Washington Scholarship: scholars.horatioalger.org.
Scholarship Amount: $10,000 disbursed over a college career
Eligible schools have agreed to provide an additional $5000 award to the total grant amount, so the total grant amount will equal $15,000 over your college career
Please see the poster outside of Dr. Cliff’s office for more details
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Montana University System: https://scholarships.mus.edu/:
Includes MSU & U of M Schools
Honors Scholar: Open to eligible graduating high school seniors, this award is a 4-year renewable scholarship that waives tuition when used at an eligible campus.
Its’ average value at a 4-year campus is approximately $20,000.
Applications are due March 15th annually the year a student graduates from high school.
Reach Higher Montana Design a Sticker, Win a Scholarship: https://www.reachhighermontana.org/plan-your-future/scholarships
Opens February 1 with a Deadline of March 15
Design their next sticker for a chance to earn a $1,500, $1,000, or $500 scholarship
Nine scholarships will be awarded
See Dr. Cliff or the Reach Higher Website for details
Montana Farmers Union Scholarship https://montanafarmersunion.com/education/scholarships-grants/
Several scholarship opportunities for Members, please see the website for full details and application.
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Montana State Golf Association:
Scholarship Application can now be downloaded from the website www.msgagolf.org
For graduating seniors that golf
Deadline for applying is March 15, 2023.
Please contact Nick at nick@msgagolf.org with any questions
The Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges of Montana Scholarship – See Dr. Cliff for application:
Several $500 Scholarships are being offered
Requirements: GPA of 3.0 or LESS and must attend any post-secondary option in Montana
Scholarship must be postmarked prior to March 15, 2023
Reach Higher Montana Senior Send-Off Scholarships: See posters in Mr. Eiselein’s Class and outside Dr. Cliff’s Office. Details can also be found at www.ReachHigherMontana.org/SeniorSend-off
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0 Scholarships: $1,000 each
$40,000 in prizes to be given away during this campaign
Create a short video or take a photo and share your plans after high school (apprenticeship, career, college, military, university, etc.)
Enter by March 17, 2023 for the Earlybird Drawing
Final Deadline for entries is Mach 31, 2023
April 19, 2023, is Reach Higher Montana’s Senior Send-Off Event, when they will share the entries on their website and social media
Signal Peak Energy Scholarship: signalpeakfoundation.org or See Dr. Cliff for application
Available to any resident of Musselshell County
The scholarships will be offered in three different tier levels based on academic major
Tier 1 (Engineering) up to $10,000: Mining, Electrical, Geological, Metallurgical Engineering Majors
Tier 2 (Trade Schools) up to $5,000: Welding, Diesel/Automotive, HVAC, Electricians, Plumber Degrees
Tier 3 (Other) up to $1,000: Any Major or Undeclared Students
All scholarships are renewable
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Unity-Victory Masonic Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application:
Scholarship Award will be between $500 and $1000 depending on number of applicants
Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Sibanye Stillwater Scholarship -- https://www.stillwaterfamily.org/financial-benefits/scholarships/ or see Dr. Cliff:
Must be a dependent of an active, regular, full-time employee who has completed or will complete 6 months of continuous service at the time scholarships are distributed
Students must enroll full-time in an accredited post-secondary college or university
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater to qualify for application
Renewable each semester and student must submit renewal form each semester
Please see the website or Dr. Cliff for an application
Scholarship: $1,000 per semester, Renewable each semester
Deadline: April 15th
RSEA Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
$500 scholarship to a graduating senior of Roundup High School and/or previous graduate of RHS
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Gebhardt Scholarship Foundation -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
The Gebhardt Scholarship is to be available to any student pursuing education beyond the high school level based on need, ambition, and scholastic capabilities
The amount of the award(s) will be determined by the trustees
This is a renewable scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2023
PB&J Scholarship: bit.ly/pbjscholarship2022 or see Dr. Cliff
Scholarship of up to $1000
For students who have experienced personal challenges
No GPA requirement
Deadline is May 31, 2023
Billings Clinic Foundation Scholarships: https://www.billingsclinic.com/foundation/scholarships/
Several Scholarship Opportunities for those going into Healthcare
Deadlines vary, but all are in March
Montana Sheriff’s & Peace Officer’s Association Scholarship -- https://www.mspoa.org/scholarships or See Dr. Cliff for application:
Scholarship Criteria: Planning to major in Criminal Justice
Two Scholarships: $1,500
Deadline: April 15, 2023
Mid-Rivers Scholarships: www.midrivers.com/scholarships/ Deadline for All: April 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarship — Thirty (30) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students attending a technical school, community college, or a four-year educational institution, available to both graduating high school seniors and current college students who are continuing their undergraduate studies.
Dawson Community College/Miles Community College Scholarship — In support of local educational institutions, up to six (6) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students attending Dawson Community College (DCC) or Miles Community College (MCC).
Mid-Rivers Annual Meeting Drawing — Eighteen (18) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded through a drawing of eligible students in attendance at the 2023 Mid-Rivers Annual Meeting . To qualify, students must attend the meeting with a parent or guardian who is a member of the Cooperative, register at the meeting, provide proof of full-time college enrollment for the Fall of 2023, and participate in simple interactive tasks that may be assigned at the Annual Meeting. Students must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
Northern Treasures Board of Directors Scholarship: See Dr. Cliff for Application
Two (2) Scholarships of $500 each awarded to one male and one female
Deadline: April 20, 2023
Roundup High School graduate planning to attend a four-year college, two-year college, or any certified technical training school in Montana
Nelson Kemmer Memorial Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for Application and Instructions:
Must be a graduating senior from Roundup High School and a U.S. citizen planning to attend an accredited institution of postsecondary education
Scholarship: $500, Up to two will be awarded
Deadline: April 22, 2023
Treacy Foundation Scholarship: https://treacyfoundation.org/scholarships/
Please see the website for criteria and application
Renewable for up to 3 years
Scholarship Amount: $3000
Deadline: April 27, 2023
Schmitt Memorial Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
Scholarship Amount: One (1) at $3,000
Must be a graduating senior from Roundup High School planning to major in any CTE field of study
Must be willing to write a personal thank you to the donor
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Chapter N, P.E.O. Scholarship -- Online Application or See Dr. Cliff for application:
Scholarship Amount: $500
Chapter N P.E.O. wishes to recognize character, leadership, and citizenship qualities in women: This grant award is to assist a woman in obtaining extended training in a vocational field
The primary criteria is a worthy student who shows promise by being able to continue her education and who has financial need
Need NOT be a traditional four year college, but rather, any education by which the recipient is going to improve her future ability.
The training institution need NOT be in Montana.
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Tom & Peg Ask Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
$100 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior of Roundup High School who has attended RHS for at least two years
The recipient must have financial need and GPA of 2.0 or higher
Deadline: April 28, 2023
RHS Alumni Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
Three (3) $600 scholarships to graduating seniors of Roundup High School who demonstrate financial need and whose high school performance must indicate academic potential in his/her chosen field
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Marie Benjamin Memorial Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
Three (3) $2000 scholarships designed to assist Roundup High School seniors who will be entering fields such as music, art, drama, journalism, English, foreign language, and education
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Comstock Trust Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for the application instructions:
$500 scholarship for the first year with each consecutive year, up to a total of four years, being $1000, $1500, $2000 respectively
Awarded to a Roundup High School graduating senior planning to major in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or other math/science related field
Deadline April 28, 2023
Larry R. Dylina Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
One (1) $300 scholarship to be awarded to graduating seniors of Roundup High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA with consideration given to financial need, hard work at school, volunteer spirit, and a positive outlook despite personal challenges
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Roger Leach Memorial Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application instructions:
$300 scholarship for a graduating senior with average or above scholastic history and rank in the top half of his/her class and exhibits Character, Leadership, and Citizenship
The student must have been a full-time student at Roundup High School for at least two years
Deadline: April 28, 2023.
William A Rogerson Memorial Scholarship – See Dr. Cliff for application
Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship to a graduating male and one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating female will be awarded
Renewable for one year
Recipients should have a good background in community service activities
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Cody Harper Memorial Scholarship -- See Dr. Cliff for application:
Four (4) $1500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of Roundup High School who have attended RHS for at least two years
All students are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to students who have participated in 4-H or FFA and have 3.0 GPA
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Montana School Nutrition Association Scholarship: http://www.mtsna.org/scholarships.html
Students studying the field of Nutrition
Scholarship Amount: $500
Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2023
Contact: Chandra Plakke at plakkec@ssd3.us
PTSA – See Dr. Cliff for application
Criteria: Volunteered at least 3 hours with Roundup PTSA
2 $500 Scholarships.
Deadline: May 6, 2023
Montana Contractors Association Scholarships: https://montanacontractorsassociation.submittable.com/submit
Scholarship Opportunities Ranging from $1,500 to $2,000
Parent or Guardian must be employed by MCA member companies or be a member of the MCA Concrete Division depending on the scholarship.
Please visit https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
for a large listing of scholarship opportunities!
For more Scholarship Opportunities check out Reach Higher Montana @ https://www.reachhighermontana.org/
You may also visit https://www.fastweb.com/ and https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx or https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/ for large listings of national scholarship opportunities.