• Open Scholarships are in bold. These scholarships will need a transcript with your 7th semester (1st semester of senior year) recorded on it. Please email transcripts@sidneyps.com

    Name

    Due Date

    Application Criteria

    Web page or App Link 

    Pride Foundation 

    Jan. 5, 2024

    50 scholarships varying amounts. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students 

    Pride Foundation

    Profile in Courage Essay

    Jan. 12, 2024

    The JFK library foundation invites students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1956. 

    Profile in Courage 

    US JCI Senate Foundation 

    Jan. 19,2024

    $1,000 in grants for 1st year; financial need; leadership, mentorship, honors, awards. Look at references and personal statement.

     JCI Senate

    Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

    Jan 21, 2024

    Must attend a Montana college. Students will write an essay on  What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community? 

    Students will also design a logo to go along with their essay. 

    Alcohol Responsibility Matters

    Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association Memorial Scholarship

    Jan. 24, 2024

    Must be a member of a Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative 

    MECA Scholarship

    Youth Serve Montana 

    January 31, 2024

    Seniors who perform 50 hours of community service, go to a Montana school and complete the FAFSA. Students who complete 100 hours are eligible for a larger scholarship. 

    Youth Serve Montana

    Sallie Mae Scholarship

    January 31, 2024

    The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") Sunday, January 01, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2024 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official clock for this Sweepstakes. The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

    1. a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
    2. a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
    3. a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
    4. a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").

     

    Sallie Mae

    Midrivers Fund for Education Scholarship

    February 1, 2024

    36 $2,500 scholarships. Open to HS seniors and college students 

     

    Midrivers 

    Elks National Foundation Legacy Award

    February 5, 2024

    Seniors whose parents/or/grandparents are members of the Elks. 

    Elks Legacy 

    Western Cooperative Credit Union 

    February 12, 2024

    Western Cooperative Credit Union member and participant in the CU Succeed Program. 

    Western Cooperative Credit Union

    Basin Electric Power Cooperative 

    February 14, 2024

    The BEPC Scholarship program will award a $1,000 scholarship to a LYREC member consumer.  The scholarship must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.  Check will be made payable to the school and distributed in August.

    BEPC Scholarship

    MT 4H

    February 14, 2024

    Various scholarships. All applicants will need to submit two letters of recommendation, with one of the letters from your County 4-H Agent. 

    MT 4H

    Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarship

    February 15, 2024

    The Gianforte Trade Scholarship is $1,500 for full-time students, $750 for part-time students. Renewable up to $6,000. Over 200 scholarships available statewide. Applicants must be currently enrolled during the term they are applying for. Must be a Montana resident and file a FAFSA.

    Programs include:IT Technology, Aviation, Diesel, Industrial, Energy, Drafting, and Welding

    Gianforte Scholarship

    Empty Saddle Neal Hermanson Memorial

    Feb. 15, 2024

    Graduated from a MT/ND high school. 

    Empty Saddle

    Foundation for Rural Services-Midrivers

    February 16, 2024

     

     

    Application must be signed by Mid-Rivers General Manager to be eligible.

    National scholarship to advance the understanding of rural telecommunication issues and furthering the education of rural youth 

    Foundation for Rural Services

    Mckenzie Electric Coopertive 

     Feb 23, 2024

     Reside in McKenzie electric service area 

     Mckenzie Electric

    MT Broadcasters Association 

     Feb 28, 2024

    3 scholarships for students majoring in media or broadcasting. 

     MT Broadcasters

    West Dakota Chevy Dealers

    Feb 29, 2024

    Submit a short video or essay to tell us why you deserve a scholarship for college or trade school.

    West Dakota Chevy Dealers

    MCHA Scholarship

    Feb 29, 2024

    The Montana Health Care Association Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the Donald E. Pizzini Memorial Nurse Scholarships.

    Scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded to individuals interested in pursuing a career in nursing or advancing in their nursing career with an emphasis in long term care. Scholarship applications are due the last day of February, and will be awarded in April for the upcoming academic year.

     

    MCHA Scholarship

    RMCMI Technical Scholarship

    March 1, 2024

    Must be interested in mining as a profession. 

    RMCMI

    Hagan Scholarship Foundation

    March 1, 2024

    Merit based scholarship.  3.5 GPA, must work 240 hrs prior to enrolling in college in the fall. 

    Hagan Scholarship

    Elks Vocational Scholarship

    March 1, 2024

    Must be attending a two year trade school.An eligible program is defined as a two year or less vocational/technical program culminating in a terminal Associates Degree, diploma or certificate, but less than a baccalaureate program (Bachelor’s Degree), whereby , after two years of study, a student may become gainfully employed in his/her chosen course of study.  

    Elks Vocational Scholarship

    MT Petroleum Association 

    March 1, 2024

    Max 1,000 word essay on the oil industry 

    MT Petroleum Association 

    It's Scholarship Time

    March 1, 2024

    Scholarships will open January 1st, close March 1st.  Variety of scholarships offered through Reach Higher Montana

    Reach Higher Montana

    Knights of Columbus 

    March 3, 2024

    2 $1,000 scholarships. DO NOT NEED TO BE CATHOLIC TO APPLY Return to St. Matthew Parish Center. 

    Knights of Columbus

    MT Clerk and Recorder

    March 10,2024

    Attend a Montana school

    Clerk and Recorder

    MT Healthcare Nursing Scholarship-Spring 

    March 11, 2024

    $1,000 scholarship for students interested in nursing 

    Billings Clinic

    Billings Clinic Foundation 

    March 11, 2024

    Graduate from a high school in Montana or Wyoming. 

    Billings Clinic Foundation 

    Horatio Alger Montana Undergrad Scholarship

    March 15, 2024

    Financial need ($65,000 or less gross family income), involved in co-curicular and community activities, 2.0 GPA or higher. Must attend a Montana college. 

    Horatio Alger

    MSGA Scholarship

    March 15, 2024

    This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has been involved in golf. This involvement may include participation on a high school team or in a junior program and need not be presently participating. This scholarship is NOT based on golf skill.

    MSGA

    Montana University System

    Scholarship 

    March 15, 2024

    MUS scholarship-Must have a GPA of 3.4 and attend a MT school.  Must have taken the ACT by February 2024 . Must meet MT rig core requirements. Tuition waiver to a MT university. 

    MT University System Scholarship

    Montana STEM Scholarship

    March 15, 2024

    GPA 3.25 or higher, 4 years Math/3 years science, go to a Montana School, declare a STEM or healthcare major in college

    Montana STEM

    MT Odd Fellow/Rebekah Scholarship

    March 15, 2024

    GPA 3.0 or LESS, must attend MT school 

    Odd Fellow

    MT Criminal Justice 

    March 15, 2024

    Must be seeking a Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement degree only from a Montana school. $500 scholarship 

    MT Criminal Justice

    Montana Food Distributors Association 

    March 18, 2024

    Applications should include the following:

    • All pertinent grade transcripts – This includes four years of high school and other education being considered for admission to the preferred institution.

    • Letters of reference – Three reference letters should be included. At least one should be from a person qualified to reflect on the application’s educational background

    • List of Accomplishments – academic, athletic, organizations, awards and other accomplishments should be listed by academic year, that is, National Honor Society (11, 12), Boys State Delegate (12), Sports (9,10,11,12), etc.
    • A background summary – The applicant must summarize the applicant’s background in 500 words or less. This summary should use athletics, academics, extracurricular activities, awards, employment, financial need, and any other activities that show why the applicant should be considered for a MFDA Award.

    MFDA

    2024 Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry Scholarship

    March 29, 2024

    Must be going into Dentistry. 

    Rimrock Dentistry

    MT Community Foundation

    March 31, 2024

     

    Various scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000. 

    MT Community Foundation

    Sidney 5-6 Grade Tackle Football Scholarship 

    March 31, 2024

    Graduating senior who participated in the 5-6th grade tackle football program. 3 $750 scholarships. This will be the last year for this scholarship.

    5th/6th grade tackle football 

    Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship 

    March 31, 2024

    Interested seniors going into the automotive field 

    Automotive Aftermarket

    Northeast MT Threshers Scholarship

    April 1, 2024

    High school graduate from the following counties: Montana: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Richland & McCone North Dakota: Williams Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Established history of community service and intention to continue community service and a desire to return to Montana or North Dakota after completing education May receive more than one time Will be awarded after successful completion of first semester of post high school education after award Available to both high school graduates and current college students who are seeking post-high school education including trade school, cosmetology, Bible College, etc. Must be a full-time student with 12 credits or equivalent

    NE Montana Threshers

    Mon-Dak API 

    April 1, 2024

    Parents must be members of API. 

    API

    Home Builders Association

    April 1, 2024

    Various scholarships from the MT Home Builders Association 

    Home Builders

    Farm Bureau Women's Scholarship

    April 1, 2024

    Family member must be member of Farm Bureau. 

    Farm Bureau

    Blewett Wrestling Scholarship 

    April 2, 2024

    Best wrestler Athletically/Academically in AA/A/BC. Good citizen as well. Must have a letter of rec from a wrestling coach. 

    Blewett

    Shepherd of the Valley Scholarship

    April 3, 2024

    You must be a member of Shepherd of the Valley Church, funds distributed in the second semester of freshmen year.  Return to SVLC.

    Shepherd of the Valley

    Richland Co Republicans Scholarship Essay

    April 12, 2024

    Theme:  Why is it important to vote? 

    All essays must be either emailed to: Jacklyn Young, youngfrm@midrivers.com by midnight April 30, 2023 or sent by U.S. Mail to Richland County Republicans, PO Box 1030, Sidney, MT 59270 postmarked by April 12, 2024.

    Richland Co Republicans

    Ben York Masonic Scholarship

    April 15, 2024

    $500 Student entering Trade School for Building Trades/Construction/Plumbing

    Ben York

    NEMIAAA Scholarship

    April 15, 2024

    Northeast Montana Interscholastic Activity Administrator’s Association. $250 awarded in the second semester of freshman year. Turn application into Mrs Collins. 

    NEMIAAA

    Ellingson Pluming, Heating, AC and Electrical 

    April 15, 2024

    Eligibility Requirements

    • High school senior
    • Applicants must attend a two-year community college, technical college, or trade school, pursuing a career as an HVAC Technician, Plumber or Electrician.
    • Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher while attending school.
    • Upon receipt of the degree, the scholarship recipient will receive a 5-year employment agreement at or above industry pay scale.
    Ellingson Scholarship

    Black Mountain Software

    April 15, 2024

    Student entering Business Related Profession; Proof of college enrollment & essay

    Black Mountain Software

    Damon McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship 

    April 15, 2024

     Two senior Richland Ranger hockey players 

    Damon McLaughlin

    Hawley Memorial Scholarship

    April 15, 2024

    This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors in Richland County as well as continuing education college students from Richland County with a 3.00 GPA or better. $500 scholarship

    Hawley Memorial

    Jeremy Gorder Memorial 

    April 15, 2024

    Wrestling in AAU & School with plans for future

    Jeremy Gorder Memorial 

    Montana Sheriff and Peace Officers Scholarship 

    April 15, 2024

    Grad Senior pursuing career in local Law Enforcement/criminal justice. Minimum GPA of 2.5

    MT Sheriff

    FFA Alumni Scholarship

    April 15, 2024

    FFA Member: graduating senior or college freshman, Agriculure-related field of study or vo-tech

    FFA Scholarship

    Rocky and Jeremy Norby Memorial Scholarship

    April 15, 2024

    1. The successful applicant will be judged on the basis of the following:
    2. Moral Character
    3. Involvement
    4. Leadership
    5. Goals
     Rocky and Jeremy Norby Memorial Scholarship
    Dollars for Scholars 

    April 15, 2024

    Online application. Several scholarships given through this fundraising scholarship. IF YOU ARE GOING TO COLLEGE, FILL OUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP!

    Dollars for Scholars

    Montana Stockgrowers Association 

    April 15, 2024

    Ag related field of study.  Two to High School students, two to college students 

    Return application to: 

    MonDak Area Stockgrowers

    Attn: Marley Voll

    1499 N Central Ave

    Sidney, MT 59270 

    Stockgrowers Scholarship

    Svarre/Dayton Scholarship 

    PLEASE TURN SCHOLARSHIP TO STOCKMAN BANK 

    April 19, 2024

    Need based; renewable as long as grades are good in college. 

    Svarre Dayton

    Henry Elm Scholarship 

    PLEASE TURN SCHOLARSHIP INTO STOCKMAN BANK. 

    April 19, 2024

    Outstanding Richland County graduates.  Amount TBD.  MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL SIGNED TRANSCRIPT. DO NOT PRINT ONE OFF IC YOURSELF. MUST BE SIGNED BY MRS COLLINS IN BLUE INK

    Henry Elm

    Key Club Scholarship 

    April 19, 2024

    Up to 3 Scholarships/Minimum $500; Based on Academics, Activities & Community Service

    Key Club Scholarship

    ROI Foundation Scholarship 

    April 20, 2024

     Senior pursuing special ed, psychology, occupational or physical therapy, human services--renewable

    ROI Foundation

    RIO Scholarship 

    April 20, 2024

    $1,500 to a student with an intellectual disability who plans to pursue post sencondary education and/or enrichment 

    ROI Scholarship

    Ryland Christensen Memorial Scholarship

    April 21, 2024

    Candidates must reside in Richland Co and passionately pursue bullying/cyber bullying prevention in their school and community. Ryland Memorial

    Student View Scholarship 

    April 23, 2024

    No min ACT score, No GPA requirement, complete a 15-20 survey about colleges in your area

    Student View 

    American General Contractors of ND

    April 24, 2024

    Are you a high school senior who will be attending a college or university in North Dakota to pursue a construction-related field of study? If so, you may be eligible for the AGCND High School Senior Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $750 and $1,500 each to high school seniors who will be attending Bismarck State College, the North Dakota State College of Science, the University of Mary, or North Dakota State University to study construction-related fields. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, Construction Technology, Welding Technology, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, and Construction Engineering.

    American General Contractors

    Sidney Education Association 

    April 25, 2024

    High School Senior planning on majoring in education. Turn into Guidance

    SEA High School

    Sidney Education Association College 

    April 25, 2024

    College student majoring in Education

    Please email application to scollins@sidneyps.com or mail to 

    Sidney HS 

    Attn: Stacey Collins

    101 S Central Ave 

    Sidney, MT 59270

    SEA College

    Richland Co. Jaycees Scholarship 

    April 26, 2024

    Community Service, Leadership Skills

    Mail to: 324 21st Ave NW in Sidney 

    Sidney Jaycees

    Treacy Foundation Scholarship

    April 29, 2024

    $3,000 per year for a Montana resident. May go to any school of their choice. Renewal

     Treacy Foundation

    Elks Bev and Monty Merrill Scholarship 

    April 29, 2024

    For children whose parents are members of the Elks Sidney #1782

    Bev and Monty Merrill

    Von Burns Nursing Scholarship

    April 30, 2024

    Given by parents of Von Burns in memory to senior who is entering field of nursing. Turn in to Mrs Collins 

    Von Burns Nursing Scholarship 

    Sidney Lions Club

    April 30, 2024

    $1,000 Scholarships; Participation in extra-curricular activities benefit school & community Turn into Mrs Collins

    Lions Club

    VFW Auxiliary #4099 Scholarship 

    April 30, 2024

    Senior w/parent or qualifying relative that is member of VFW Post #4099

    VFW

    VFW Post Scholarship 

    April 30, 2024

    AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE AWARDED TO A GRADUATING STUDENT IN THE SUM OF $500 WHO HAS A PARENT OR QUALIFYING RELATIVE IN THE V.F.W. POST #4099. 

    VFW Scholarship

    Richland Co Rodeo Club 

    April 30, 2024

    Participated in Rodeo in Richland County for 2 years, maintain a C average

    RCRC Scholarship

    Richland Ranger Hockey Alumni Scholarship 

    April 30, 2024

    2 $500 scholarships 1 awarded to a senior female and male hockey player

    Richland Ranger Alumni

    Foundation for Community Care Scholarship

    April 30, 2024

    • Applicant must be a resident of Richland County or the surrounding area, including Sidney Health Center service area. 
    • Applicant must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Preference given to those students who plan on returning to work at Sidney Health Center or the Richland County area upon completion of his/her program.
    • Applicant must be currently accepted into a post-secondary institution, have completed at least one year of college, and be able to provide an official college transcript. Preference will be given to those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
     Foundation for Community Care
     Jessica and Nathan Vanetta Memorial Scholarship  April 30, 2024
    • Applicant must be a resident of Richland County or the surrounding area.
    • Applicant must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Preference given to those students who plan on returning to work in Richland County upon completion of his/her program.
    • Applicant must provide the Foundation Board with his/her most recent college or high school transcripts. Preference will be given to those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
     Jessica and Nathan Vanetta Scholarship

    Fallen Hero's Volunteer Scholarship

    April 30, 2024

    • Applicant must be a resident of Richland County or the surrounding area.
    • Applicant must be pursuing further education at a post-secondary school, including vocational and technical programs. Preference given to those students who are enrolled in a fire science related curriculum or those who plan on returning to Richland County area upon completion of his/her program.
    • Applicant must be currently accepted into a post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
    • Although not exclusive, preference is given to children and stepchildren of Richland County volunteer firefighters or EMT’s.

     

    Fallen Hero

    Josh King Memorial Ambulance Scholarship

    April 30, 2024

    The Josh King Memorial Scholarship will be awarded bi-annually based on need and qualified applicants. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Richland County pursuing a career as a Paramedic, and already accepted to a qualified Paramedic training program.

    Josh King Memorial

    Montana Coaches Association- various scholarships 

    May 1, 2024 

    TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP:

    • - You must list school activities
    • - You must have lettered in at least 2 varsity sports- one of those lettered sports must have been in the applicant's senior year.
    • - Attach a senior transcript; must include first semester grades
     MCA Scholarships

    Montana School Nutrition Association 

    May 1, 2024

    Montana School Nutrition Association offers two $500 scholarships for anyone, regardless of age, furthering their education in the field of nutrition (dietitian, wellness, culinary). 

    MT School Nutrition

    Froid Scholarship 

    May 1, 2024

    One student from Sidney. Based on academic merit.

    Turn application in to Mrs. Collins

    Froid Scholarship

    Matt Brenner Memorial Scholarship 

    May 1, 2024

    Current Sidney HS student with plans on attending University of Montana or current UM students.

    Matt Brenner Memorial Scholarship 

    Brodie Gorder Memorial Scholarship 

    May 1, 2024

    This scholarship is available to any deserving graduating high school or college student with a history of being diversified (a good student that makes a commitment to athletics, 4-H, music, volunteerism or any combination). The scholarship will be paid to the school of your choice in the fall semester.

    Brodie Gorder Memorial 

    Big Sky State Games

    May 5, 2024

    Open to JUNIORS in high school . Awarded to the outstanding male and female student citizen athlete

    Big Sky State Games

    Mike Rowe Trade School Scholarship

    May 15, 2024

    Open to students who plan on attending a trade school in the US. National Scholarship 

    Mike Rowe Scholarship

    Christian Connectors Scholarship

    May 31, 2024

    Must be a high school senior planning on attending a Christian university or college 

    Christian Connectors

    American College Foundation 

    June 1, 2024

    Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022); and, must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels 5-apply.

    American College Foundation

    Rocky Mountain PGA

    June 15, 2024

    Based on academic achievement and contribution to golf

    Rocky Mountain PGA

    Darcy Lynn Nursing Scholarship 

    June 15, 2024

    The Darcy Lynn Dengel Foundation, Inc. provides a scholarship opportunity for college students with the desire to advance in their nursing education or certification with preference given to students that have graduated from Manhattan Christian High School (1), Browning High School (1), Sidney High School (1) and Great Falls High Schools (2). Awardees are chosen based on eligibility requirements through a Scholarship Selection Committee. (college students)

    Darcy Lynn 

    Big Sun Scholarship

    June 19, 2024

    High School senior or post-secondary student involved in sport in school or community (any sport)--$500.00

    Big Sun Scholarship 

    Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

    July 20, 2024

    Written essay on the following topic:

    How has the loss of a close family member or loved one caused you to focus on what matters most in your life and what you want to "fight" to achieve?

    Cat Zingano