SCHOLARSHIP	AMOUNT	SOME REQUIREMENTS	DEADLINE
3-5-10
Lockwood Education Association	$500	Attended Lockwood for a minimum of 2 years GPA 3.0 > Letter of reference from a high school teacher	5-7-10
Heights Kiwanis Compton-Hurry Memorial	$1500	Application Current Transcript All required signatures	To Mrs. Kembel, Counselor 4-30-10
Montana PTA	$1000	Attend a Montana public college or university that trains teachers Pursuing a career as a primary or secondary teacher GPA 2.5> Applicant or guardian must be a current member of a local PTA unit or “Treasure STATE PTA” associated with Montana PTA Two letters of recommendation Financial need Involvement with youth www.montanapta.org	4-1-10
Alem “Bud” LaBar	$1000	GPA 3.0 > Written acceptance letter from college Outside school activities Two letters of recommendation Personal letter	5-15-10
U of M Western Mary Baker Emerick Art	$1000 to $2700	Pursue art degree at U of M Western Portfolio	4-1-10
Max Matovich Brooke Foundation Memorial	$500	3.0 GPA Involvement in extra-curricular activities Contributions toward volunteer community service Letter of recommendation Plans of a career to help others Essay	4-23-10
U of M Western Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars’ Award	Tuition waiver - renewable	Pursue education at U of M Western 3.6 GPA, 26 ACT or 1760 SAT Two letters of recommendation Essay	4-1-10
Loyal Order of Moose & Women of the Moose	$500	Attend a Montana school of higher education GPA 2.0 to 3.3 (Averages above will not be considered.) Financial need Essay	9-1-10
MSU-Billings COT Process Plant Technology Scholarship and Summer Internship at ConocoPhillips Refinery	2 yr valued at $9500	Pursue Associates Degree in Process Plant Technology from MSU-Blgs COT 18 years of age 2.5> Able to pass pre-employment screening process which includes a physical, drug test, and background check Essay Three letters of recommendation	4-5-10
Black Mountain Software	$500	Enrolled in an accredited trade/tech school, college or university 500 word essay www.blackmountainsoftware.com/scholarship.htm	4-15-10
Billings Clinic Foundation EMT	$200	Planning to attend an Emergency Medical Technician training course certified by the State of Montana 250 word essay Three letters of recommendation Applications completed online before mailing www.billingsclinic.com/scholarship	3-31-10
Billings Clinic Foundation Health Career	$200 to $2000	Pursue education in health care Enrolled at a Montana or Wyoming school 250 word essay Three letters of recommendation Applications completed online before mailing www.billingsclinic.com/scholarship	3-31-10
Billings Clinic Human Resources Work Commitment	$300 0 per year renewable	Accepted into a 2-year clinical/professional program Agree to 12 months of employment at Billings Clinic for each year of scholarship received (depending on scholarship amount and if offered a position upon graduation) Academic success, seriousness of dedication to career pursuits and personal interview 250 word essay Three letters of recommendation Applications completed online before mailing www.billingsclinic.com/scholarship	3-31-10
National Honor Society	$500	Currently enrolled full-time at Skyview High School Currently a member in good standing of Skyview National Honor Society	5-4-10
Kohl’s Kids Who Care	$50 - $10,000	Nominees must be age 13-18 whose volunteer efforts have occurred in the last year and can be documented as above and beyond what is normally expected. Must be nominated by someone age 21 or older. Parents may nominate their children. Official rules and nomination process can be found at www.kohlskids.com	Midnight CST, March 15, 2010
First Interstate Bank “One-Kid-At-a-Time”	$2000	Demonstrated involvement in working with youth as a paid employee or as an volunteer Attend a school in Montana or Wyoming GPA 2.5 minimum Two letters of recommendation Must complete application online www.firstinterstatebank.com	4-1-10
Nat’l Assoc. of Insurance & Financial Advisors of Southeastern Montana	$500-$1000	Pursue career in insurance or financial services profession GPA minimum 2.5 ACT or SAT scores Two letters of recommendation	3-19-10
St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation	$500-$1000	Pursue an education in the healthcare field Preference given to students with financial need GPA 3.25 Three letters of reference 300 word essay	4-1-10
Governor’s Best & Brightest “Merit At-Large”	$2000	Attend a Montana 2 or 4 year school Applications available online at www.scholarship.mt.gov	3-1-10
Skyview Faculty	$500	Currently enrolled full-time at Skyview GPA 3.0 (minimum) Financial need Letter of recommendation	4-16-10
Billings Masonic Center Charitable Fund	$500	Need, character, leadership, scholastic achievement, work history and extra-curricular activities Summary of educational goals and financial need Two letters of reference Recent photograph	3-20-10
Delta Kappa Gamma	$600	Female planning to major in education Attend a MT college Financial need Three letters of recommendation	3-26-10
Northern Plains Eye Foundation Health-Care Education	$1000	Pursue a career in a health care related occupation (preference will be given to those focusing on eye-related fields) Academic merit, extracurricular and health-care related activities, leadership, letters of recommendation www.npef.org	3-1-10
Yellowstone Valley Medical Society Alliance	$1700	Pursue a career in a health care related field GPA 3.5> Scholastic ability, leadership, achievement Financial need Essay Letter of recommendation www.yvmsa.org	3-1-10
Zonta Club of Billings “Young Women in Public Affairs Award”	$1000	Female between the ages of 16-20 Active commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements, international awareness, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women worldwide Two letters of recommendation www.zonta.org	3-25-10
Big Sky State Games Character Counts	$500	Junior Student-Citizen-Athlete involved in the Big Sky State Games Have demonstrated trustworthiness, respect, caring, responsibility, fairness and citizenship in your life Two letters of recommendation www.bigskygames.org	5-14-10
Audrey Wilbur Ewing Registered Nursing	Varies	Pursue professional nursing degree GPA 3.2 > Leadership, extracurricular and personal activities Letter of recommendation	To counselor 3-25-10
Home Builders Association of Billings	$1000	Immediate family member or legal dependent of a Home Builders Association of Billings member or an immediate family member or legal dependent of an employee of a HBAB member firm Attend a Montana school ACT and or SAT scores www.hbabillings.net	4-2-10
Robert C. Byrd Honors	$1500/yr renewable	GPA 3.6> SAT 2160 or ACT 30 School and community activities Goals and objectives	To counselor 3-2-10
TCT	$500	Applicant or parent must be a customer of TCT ACT and/or SAT scores Two letters of reference	4-14-10
GFWC-Billings Junior Woman’s Club	$1000	Pursue 4-yr degree at an accredited college or university GPA 3.0 > Active interest in school and community activities and/or employment Three letters of recommendation	3-8-10
GFWC-Billings Junior Woman’s Club	$1000	Attend an accredited 2-yr college or trade school GPA 3.0 > Active interest in school and communities and/or employment Three letters of recommendation	3-8-10
Billings Federal Credit Union	$1000	Must be a member of Billings Federal Credit Union Extracurricular activities Personal essay Two letters of recommendation	4-15-10
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Montana	$500	Attend a school of higher learning in Montana GPA of 3.0 or less Three letters of recommendation	4-7-10
YWCA Salute to Students	$1500	Female student with expressed desire to attend college or trade school (in addition, two scholarship donors specifically provide scholarships to minority applicants) Financial need GPA 3.0 > History of self-motivation and perseverance Counselor letter of recommendation Interview	3-4-10
Optimist Clubs of Billings & Roundup	Varies from Club Level to District and International Levels	Under the age of 19 as of December 31, 2009 Certified copy of birth certificate 400 to 500 word essay on the topic “The Internet: Today’s Evolution or Tomorrow’s Menace?”	2-15-10
Skyview Booster Club	$500	School and community involvement Active student committed to advancing his/her education All things being equal, preference will be given to student whose parent is or has been actively involved in Booster Club 2 letters of recommendation	3-5-10
Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office	$500	Seek career in local law enforcement as a local deputy sheriff GPA 2.5> Three letters of recommendation	5-1-10
Nordmeier/Tafoya Memorial	$1000	Have a permanent disability Attend a Montana college or technical school Financial need	4-1-10
Miss Montana’s Outstanding Teen	Varies	Age 13-17 Competition held June 17–19 in Glendive Application available at www.missmontana.com	Deadline has been extended to 3-13-10
Miss Montana	Each contestant - minimum of $800 Winner -$5000	Age 17-24 Competition held June 17-19 in Glendive Application available at www.missmontana.com	2-22-10
Bonnie Slough Student Scholarship	$500	Child of current member of Billings Classified Employees Association School & community involvement Academic achievement Leadership in extracurricular activities Two letters of recommendation	To counselor 3-31-10
Steve & Lorraine Marsh Music	$1000	Pursuing career in music education School & community involvement with an emphasis on music Academic achievement Participation and leadership in musical activities Two letters of recommendation Must attend school’s scholarship awards ceremony	To counselor 3-31-10
Karen Kruger Cox Vocational Award	$500	Vocational or technical training within Montana Financial need School and community involvement GPA 2.0 > Two letters of recommendation	To counselor 3-31-10
M. A. Lambrecht Vocational	$500 for two years	Vocational or technical training within Montana GPA 2.5 > Individual initiative or involvement in extracurricular activities or an after-school job Financial need Two letters of recommendation	To counselor 3-31-10
BEA Karen Cox	Approx. $500	GPA 3.0> Have attended a Blgs public high school for at least 2 yrs Personal essay Three letters of recommendation	3-2-10
Dewey J. Hansen	$1000 - One for each high school	School and community involvement GPA 3.5> for last two years of high school Leadership Nomination by school committee	To counselor 4-9-10
Midland Empire Chapter of Credit Unions	$1000	Must be a member of a credit union within the Midland Empire Credit Union Chapter Two letters of recommendation Letter of need and educational goals	4-1-10
Uri Barnea Music	Varies	Have performed regularly with orchestra, playing violin, viola, cello or double bass Have received a score of Superior (or a “1”) on a performance at a State Music Festival GPA 2.0> Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-1-10
Builders Exchange of Billings (BBX)	Varies	Member of the BBX, employed by a member, or are immediate relation of a member GPA 2.0> Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-15-10
Alan & Janette Blackburn	Varies	Must attend University of Michigan or Harvard College GPA 3.0> Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-31--10
Dearborn Ranch/MT Highway Patrol	Varies	Natural or adopted child of a Montana Highway Patrol GPA 2.75> Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-15-10
Dearborn Ranch/Montana Game Wardens	Varies	Natural or adopted child of MT Dept of Fish Wildlife & Parks Game Warden GPA 2.75>Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-15-10
Dearborn Ranch/Crow Tribal Members	Varies	Enrolled member of the Crow nations with Certificate of Indian Blood (COIB) GPA 2.75 > Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-15-10
Evelyn B. Johnson Memorial	Varies	Member of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls GPA 2.0 > Financial need, participation in school, community and church activities, long-term goals, and motivation Two letters of recommendation www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-31-10
Swede Schlesinger/Montana Cattlemen’s Association	Varies	Applicant or at least one parent is a member of the Montana Cattlemen’s Association GPA 2.0> Three letters of recommendation Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-31-10
Swede Schlesinger/Montana Stockgrowers Association	Varies	Applicant or at least one parent is a member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association GPA 2.0> Three letters of recommendation Essays www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-31-10
Robert & Lillian Tirrell Memorial	Varies	Parent/guardian current employee of Billings Clinic Academic achievement Extracurricular and community activities Finance need Long-term goals and objectives Two letters of recommendation www.mtcf.org/applications.html Application completed online, then printed and mailed	3-15-10
Great West Division of the American Cancer Society	$2500 renewable	Cancer survivor GPA 2.5 > Financial need Community service/activities Goals and Leadership Essay Letters of recommendation	2-26-10
Best Buy @15	$1000	Grade 9-12 Solid grades Volunteer community service or work experience Apply on-line at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com	Apply Dec. 28, 2009 – Feb. 15, 2010
MSU-Great Falls College of Technology General	Varies	Enroll at MSU-Great Falls COT GPA 3.0 Personal statement Letter of recommendation Summary of leadership, honors & volunteer service Completed FAFSA application	2-19-10
Billings Engineers Club	Varies	Attend an engineering program at a college or university that has been accredited by the ABET-EAC 2 letters of recommendation SAT and/or ACT scores Education record, activities, and honors Employment record Essay	1-22-10
Thomas McGirl Masonic Memorial Education Fund	$900	Enroll as full-time student in a public institution within the state of Montana Outline of activities and interests in and out of school One-page letter summarizing goals and understanding of the importance of the public school system	2-27-10
Montana Tech Bright Prism Ray	$6600 per year renewable	Interested in Geological, Metallurgical and Materials, and/or Mining Engineering Financial need Math ACT 26> or Math SAT 600> Top 20% of graduating class GPA>3.25 Apply online at http://www.mtech.edu/onestop/NewTranSchol.html Select Bright Prism Rays Scholarship	1-1-10
Fredrick J. Urbaska Baseball	$4,950	Billings American Legion baseball player (Royal or Scarlet) who has demonstrated both athletic and academic excellence (GPA 3.0) Attend MSU-Billings Member of the Yellowjacket baseball team Preference given to student with financial need Applications available on campus or at the campus website www.msubillings.edu/finaid/Scholarships.htm	2-1-10
Cargill Community Scholarship Program	$1000 + $200 grant for the school library	Academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities Application requires the signature of a Cargill employee (visit Cargill Animal Nutrition, 1406 Industrial Avenue) Guidelines and application available online at www.cargill.com, keyword: scholarship and at www.ffa.org	2-15-10
American Legion	Varies	Need a Lift? College Financial Aid Handbook is now available on-line at www.legion.org/needalift	Varies
Gates Millennium Scholars Program	Varies	African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American GPA 3.3 Demonstrated leadership skills Financial need Three nomination forms	To counselor 1-4-10
United States JCI Senate Foundation	$1000	Letters of reference Personal statement Application completed and submitted exactly as directed	1-2-10
Stuart Slagsvold Memorial	$500	Member of the golf team during the school year or be a member of the county youth golf program GPA 3.0 or better Two letters of recommendation	4-30-10
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund	31-$2500 renewable 39-$1000	Must be a son, daughter or grandchild of an active, retired, disabled, deceased or laid-off Teamster member who has or had at least 12 months of consecutive membership in good standing Top 15% of high school class Excellent SAT or ACT scores Financial need Plan to attend accredited four-year college or university www.teamster.org	To local union for membership verification 3-17-10
Billings Elks Memorial Fund	15 - $1000	Eligibility based on financial need, motivation, skills, leadership, scholarship Letters of recommendation	2-15-10
Montana Food Distributors Association	1-$1000 3 - $500	Must be associated with the food industry through either employment or family relationships Preference given to attending a Montana college Preference given to applicants where they or their parents are employed at MFDA member businesses and those who have sponsors working at MFDA member businesses Three letters of reference and a background summary List of accomplishments Financial need	3-10-10
Alert Magazine	$500 Essay published	GPA 2.5 or better Write 600-1000 word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse www.alertmagazine.org	Ongoing – scholarship given with each issue published during the year
MSU-Billings COT ConocoPhillips Process Plant Technology Scholarships and Summer Internships	2-yr valued at $9500 & 1-yr valued at $4750	18 years of age 2.5 GPA Able to pass ConocoPhillips pre-employment screening process Complete MSU Billings scholarship application www.msubillings.edu/finaid/Scholarships.htm	12-1-09
University of Mary Honors Scholarships- Scholarship days are Nov 21, Dec 5, and Feb 13	Four-year guaranteed $3500 for participating/ Chance to win full tuition, 70% tuition, 50% tuition all renewable	Accepted for admission to the University of Mary 3.5 GPA or 24 or higher ACT Apply online at www.umary.edu	Deadline for 11-21-09 competition is 11-19-09
Carroll College Merit & Diversity	Merit $8000 – 11,500 renewable Diversity $1000 – 3000 Renewable	Merit and need based www.carroll.edu/finaid/forms.cc	3-1-10
Carroll College Father Sladich Memorial	$1000-3000 Renewable	Verification of enrollment with a Native American Tribe Meet February 15 priority admission deadline for Carroll Demonstrated financial need www.carroll.edu/finaid/forms.cc	3-1-10
Pheasants Forever	$1000	Attend a Montana college majoring in a wildlife management or conservation-related field Minimum GPA 3.0 Leadership skills and motivation to participate in extra-curricular activities Essay and autobiography Two letters of recommendation	3-1-10
Montana Electric Cooperatives Association (MECA)	$500	Applicant or parent/guardian is a member of a Montana electric cooperative and your local electric cooperative must be a member of MECA Academic achievement, ACT or SAT scores Activities Essay/personal statement Letter of recommendation	1-29-10 Call your local cooperative as some have an earlier deadline
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative General (YVEC)	$1000	Applicant or parent/guardian currently receiving electric service from YVEC and is a member of YVEC Leadership, academic achievement, SAT or ACT scores, 250 word personal statement Letter of recommendation	3-26-10
Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op “Luck of the Draw”	$500 6 drawn	Applicant or parent/guardian currently receiving electric service from YVEC and is a member of YVEC Either applicant or parent must be present to win GPA 2.5 >	3-19-10
Montana Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association	$750.00	Seeking a career in local law enforcement GPA 2.5> Financial need Preferably attend a Montana based college or university that offers a minimum AA degree in the Criminal Justice Field	3-31-10
Carroll College Merit	$8000 to $11,500 renewable	Apply for admission to Carroll this fall www.carroll.edu/finaid/	11-15-09
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants	Up to $1000	High school junior or senior 500 to 1000 word essay on topic at website www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm	6-19-10
Billings Heights Lions Club	$1000	Attend vocational school GPA 2.5 > School and community activities Letter of reference	To counselor 5-1-10
BigSun Organization	$500	Student athlete Essay www.bigsunathletics.com	6-24-10
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program	Up to $5000 per year	GPA 2.75> Entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need Attend a public in-state college or university Apply online www.kfcscholars.org	Application available from 12-1-09 through 2-10-10
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program	$1000	Enroll next fall at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the US Bank No Fee Education Loan Program Selection is based on random drawing process www.usbank.com/studentloans	3-31-10
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Program	$5000	Original 500 word literary composition submitted in personal essay/memoir format	2-15-10
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	$1000 to $15000	US citizen or legal permanent resident GPA 3.0 (3.3 GPA for Gates Millennium Scholars Program) www.hsf.net	Check website for closing dates
U of M Western New Student	Varies	Application Academic merit Financial need required for some scholarships	2-1-10
U of M Western Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award	Varies	Application, resume, transcript 3.6 GPA, 26 ACT or 1760 SAT 2 letters of recommendation 500 word essay	2-1-10
U of M General	Varies	Apply for admission www.umt.edu/admissions	12-31-09
U of M Presidential/Davidson Honors College	Varies	Complete scholarship application www.umt.edu/admissions	12-31-09
MT Petroleum Assoc (MPA)/MT Board of Oil & Gas Conservation (MBOGC) Essay Contest	1^st - $2000 2^nd - $1000 Runner-up (6 given) - $500	MT resident student who is enrolled in a high school program 3 essays	1-15-10
MSU-Bozeman Premier	Up to $2500 per year renewable	Apply to MSU-Bozeman Have ACT/SAT scores sent from testing company Leadership, activities, honors, and financial need may also be considered Print, complete, and mail application www.montana.edu/admissions/premierscholarship.pdf	As soon as possible – available only for a limited time
National Commission for Cooperative Education	$6000 Renewable	Must attend an NCCE Partner College or University: Drexel Univ, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Inst of Tech, U of Cincinnati, U of Toledo, Wentworth Inst of Tech Essay www.co-op.edu	2-15-10 Early submission strongly encouraged
Prudential Spirit of Community Award	$1000 Trip to Washington, D.C.	9-12^th grade student Have taken part in community service activities over the past year Fill out application on line at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential (access key, type the word spirit)	To counselor 11-2-09
AES Engineers	$500	Essay on one of two given questions Scholarship will be based on character, as determined by evaluation of essay www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm	10-6-09
Horatio Alger Association	$5000 total matched by college over 4 years	Financial need Extracurricular and community activities Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity 2.0 GPA Attend a U of M affiliated school Apply online www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/apply.cfm	10-30-09
Burger King Scholars Program	$1000	GPA 2.5> Work part-time for a min. of 10 hrs/wk or 40 wks/yr Actively involved in community service activities Financial need Application available online 9-14-09 – 2-1-10 www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html	2-1-10
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative	All expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.	Essay contest open to sophomores and juniors only Student and /or parent or guardian must be served by YEVC and be a member Write essay on leadership	11-30-09
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards	$4000 for 4 years	Child/grandchild (or step or legal ward) of a living Elk member SAT or ACT scores Knowledge, charity, community, integrity www.elks.org/enf/scholars	1-8-10
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student	Local state awards $200-$1000 National $1000-$15,000 per year for four years	Scholarship Leadership Financial Need ACT or SAT scores www.elks.org/enf/scholars	11-2-09
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award	Varies	Participate in a least one school sport Leadership in school and community GPA 3.0 Application review by school representative www.wendysheisman.com	10-1-09
MSU-Bozeman Presidential	Full tuition + stipends Renewable	Apply to attend MSU-Bozeman GPA 3.75; ACT 30 or SAT 2000 Letters of reference; essays www.montana.edu/honors	1-5-10
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation	Varies	Apply online www.coca-colascholars.org	10-31-09