Briefs for Feb. 23, 2022
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Scholarships available to PHS students
News from the PSEF
POLSON — Twenty-six different scholarships for Polson students will become available this spring. These scholarships, 13 for high school seniors and 13 for Polson High School graduates, are provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF) organization.
The high school scholarships will provide up to $1,000, and the college scholarships up to $2,000.
Money for PSEF is generated by various fundraising events, donations from individuals and clubs, and from families who provide scholarships in memory of loved ones.
Parents of students who are attending college should be aware there are many scholarships to provide financial assistance to PHS graduates who are continuing their education, as well as this year’s high school seniors. These scholarships are for an accredited four or two-year community college or vocational program.
Qualifications vary with each scholarship. All students are encouraged to apply as these scholarships are for every type of student with various GPAs. The scholarship application is online at the Polson High School website under “Counseling and PSEF.” All scholarship requirements and applications can be accessed and entered electronically from this webpage. For more information and applications contact Chris McElwee at the Polson High School counseling office, or Chris Strom @stromchris2@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is March 21.
Dairy Margin Coverage deadline extended
News from USDA
BOZEMAN — USDA has extended the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2022.
The deadline to apply for 2022 coverage is now March 25, 2022.
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened DMC and SDMC signup in December 2021 to help producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities.
