General Rules for Scholarship Application
• The applicant must be a woman resident of Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Sanders, Mineral, Missoula, Granite, Powell, Deer Lodge, Ravalli, or Beaverhead counties in Montana.
• Entering her 2nd year or higher of studies in any institute of higher education in Montana including technical programs, two-year schools, or four year schools whether studying online or on campus.
• Grade point average must be 2.5 or above as of the last year of school.
• Each applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Must be emailed by March 1 to: karengus@verizon.net
The Student will present for consideration:
• Scholarship application completed in full. Application and more information can be found HERE
• Transcript from first year completed (need not be an official transcript).
• Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or someone who knows you well (other than a family member) is acceptable.
• A personal statement, not to exceed one typed page, including the following:
o Your educational goals.
o Your plans upon graduation.
o Financial need including: Cost of tuition (available from your school); your work situation; living situation (with parents, spouse, single parent, children); other awards/scholarships expected.
o Any additional information you feel the committee should know.
