- Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Applicants must:
• Be high school seniors or graduates of a high school in Montana.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be planning to attend full-time an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, school of business or school of nursing located in the United States.
Additional Desired Qualification:
• Demonstration of financial need. -
What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
If you need assistance,please email: . - What constitutes a complete application packet?
You must submit the following additional materials:
• Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.• Official transcript with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the latest semester.
• Submit a SIGNED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION-NEW APPLICANTS ONLY from a teacher or professor.
• Submit a PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY-NEW APPLICANTS ONLY.
Submit a one-page signed personal statement explaining why the scholarship is important to the applicant. Include college and career plans, if known.
Include applicant name and name of scholarship on the page.• Signed list of academic honors, leadership skills, community service, etc.
• Due to FAFSA reporting delays, we have modified the scholarship requirements for your application.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, please:
Submit a SIGNED copy of parents` FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 (pages one and two only) for the latest year these forms were actually filed. In case of divorced parents, only the custodial parent`s (and current spouse's if remarried) financial information will be required. If you have already submitted your FAFSA submission summary, please submit your FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 in order to be considered
- When is the deadline for submission of materials?
The online application must be completed and transmitted to CSA no later than . Any required supplemental materials must be mailed or emailed together to CSA no later than .
The additional materials required must be sent in ONE envelope or in one email to
The , 4320-G Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, SC 29687
or emailed to
The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est .- What is the amount of the scholarship award?
The amount of scholarship awards may vary from year to year.
- How can scholarship awards be applied?
Funds may only be used to pay tuition, fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.
- What school may I attend?
You must be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited college, university, technical, trade or professional school located in the United States, in any field of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate; provided the institution meets the following requirements.
An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.- What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
You may request a postponement in your school attendance by submitting a written request to CSA, which will be reviewed by the Trustee. You will be notified of a final decision.
- How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?
The email address or contact information provided on the application will be used to notify all of the complete applicants of the decisions of the committee.
- Is this scholarship renewable?
This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time. Scholarship recipients are limited to four total years of scholarship award and are expected to have been enrolled consecutive years during that time. Students must reapply for additional scholarship awards each year. An award is not guaranteed, and students will be included in the pool of new scholarship applicants
- When is the deadline for submission of materials?