Briefs for Jan. 24, 2018
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Applications for academic scholarships now available
News from the Montana Community Foundation
HELENA —Montana Community Foundation announces applications for academic scholarships for the 2018-19 year are now available for Montana students. Last year, MCF awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to 146 worthy Montana students. These scholarships are made possible by the generous donors who have established scholarship funds at MCF.
Scholarship awards generally range between $500 and $5,000, some of which are renewable for multiple years. Qualifications vary widely, resulting in scholarship eligibility for a diverse range of students. Both traditional and nontraditional Montana students are encouraged to apply. Students can apply online with a submission deadline for most applications of March 16, 2018.
“Scholarship season is one of our favorite times of the year,” said Mary Rutherford, MCF president and chief executive officer. “The success of Montana’s students is one of the key ways to ensuring our state’s future. Thanks to our generous donors, many deserving students across the state will be able to pursue their academic dreams in 2018.”
To apply or for detailed information on eligibility, deadlines, and awards for specific scholarships, visit: www.mtcf.org/applications or contact Scholarship Manager, Jenny Lou Stark at 406-443-8313 or email: jstark@mtcf.org.
For guidance counselors and others interested in promoting these scholarships to their students, marketing materials are available by contacting Marketing and Communications Director, Riley Meredith at 406-443-8313 or emailing: riley@mtcf.org.
Deadline for job service scholarship application is March 1
News from Lake County Job Service
LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee has started accepting applications for this year’s Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship.
This year, JSEC will be providing two $1,000 scholarships to two Lake County graduating high school or home school seniors. The deadline for application submission is 5 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Please contact Lynn Lagerquist at the Job Service in Polson, 883-7882 or llagerquist@mt.gov for the application packet and more information.
