Helena College

Helena College School Code 007570

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General Scholarships
Nursing/Fire and Rescue Scholarships
Trades Scholarships
Women's Opportunity & Minority Scholarships
Business Scholarships
Disability Scholarships
Science/Computer Scholarships
High School Scholarships

General Scholarships

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Enrolled in college or high school senior; Write essay on book Atlas Shrugged; See website for additional information; Award: $50-$10,000; Due date: 9/17

American Federal Savings Banks
Incoming freshman (currently high school graduates); received diploma while resident of L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, or Silver Bow County; GPA 3.0; Award: 4 x $750; Due date: 9/18/13

Best of the Web Scholarship
All U.S. citizens aged 16 or older who are currently enrolled in an accredited online or campus college in the United States; Award: $2,000; Due date: 9/30/2012

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) full time (12+cr) @ Helena College; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award: $1,000/Varies; Due date: 10/1

Helena Heritage Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award: $1,000; Due date: See financial aid for detalis: Applications can be found at the above link. E-mail application to Peggysue6_552@hotmail.com

Student Senate Academic Merit
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 3.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Student Senate Books and Supplies
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Student Senate Community Involvement
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Student Senate Financial Need
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 3.0; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Soroptimist Intl. of Helena-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional technical certificate program; Award: $1,000; Due date: 11/15

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional/technical certificate program; preference to Broadwater Co. student; Award: varies; Due date: 11/15

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Trades student enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/16

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation-All State Community College Academic Team
See website for further information; Award: varies (minimum of $1,000); Due date: 11/26

Soroptomist Intl. of Helena-Women's Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award: $1,000; Due date: 12/1

Soroptomist Intl. of Townsend-Women's Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; pref. to Broadwater Co. students; Award: varies; Due date: 12/1

Textbooks For a Year
Open to attending college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States; Award: $1,250; Due date: 12/15

Specialcabledeals.com Essay Contest
Enrolled at an accredited college or institution, 18 years old or older, United States citizen or holder of an authentic and accepted United States Visa ; “Write essay on why do people love to be scared by TV and movies”; See website for additional information; Award: $1,000; Due date: 1/1

MT Wildlife Federation-Tawney School
Full time, GPA 3.0, conservation related major; Award: $1,000; Due date: 1/20

Pride Foundation
Self identified, members of LGBTQ or straight-allies; Award: up to $10,000; Due date: 1/23

Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Members or dependents of Missoula Electric Cooperative; Award: $1,000; Due date: 2/8

Soroptomist Internation Helena Heritage Club
Currently enrolled at Helena College. Seeking a certificate or 2 year technical degree. Award: $500, Due date: see financial aid for details, E-mail application to Peggy Collins

Marine Corps Scholarship
Children of Marine Veterans; Award: $1,000-$$10,000; Due date: 3/1

MTA/CORE Scholarship
Undergraduate dependent of full or part-time employees, current directors, or owners (or their spouse) of an independent local exchange carrier in MT; Award: 2x$1,000; Due date: 3/5

SAF Circle of Succe$$ Grants
MT students attending MT college at least ½ time; GPA 2.35; in 2^nd + year of higher education; Award: varies; Due date: 3/15

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

MT Food Distributors Association Scholarship
Nominees should be associated with the food industry thru employment or family; see additional criteria on website; Award: 1x$1,000 and 3x$500; Due date: 3/15

Lewis and Clark Republican Women Scholarship
Female high school senior, high school graduate or equivalent who is a resident of Lewis and Clark, Broadwater or Jefferson Counties and is either entering, currently enrolled or is returning to an institution of higher education in Montana; Award: $500; Due date: 03/31

ABWA Scholarship
MT resident of Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, or Jefferson County, Attending a MT college or university, Pursuing a business degree or other professional field of study, GPA 3.0; Award: see financial aid for details

Liberal Arts and General Studies Academic Award
Pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities; Award: $500; Due date: 4/1

Distance Learning Academic Award
Applicants must be pursuing their degree through a distance learning program; Award: $500; Due date: 4/1

Montana PTA Scholarship
Child related field of study; MT resident; GPA 2.5; member or related to local PTA; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/1

Minorities & Women Educational Scholarship
Minority or women; Registered in real estate related courses; GPA 2.5; financial need; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/15

Montana Cattlewomen Memorial Scholarship
MT Female in field beneficial to livestock; at least sophomore in college; GPA 2.7 min; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/15

Student Senate Academic Merit
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 3.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Student Senate Books and Supplies
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester: GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Student Senate Community Involvement
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Student Senate Financial Need
Currently enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

People Helping People
Graduated HS at least 1 yr; Live in L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin or Powell County; Accepted to College/Trade; Award: varies; Due date: see financial aid for details

SellUsedBooks.com College Essay Contest
Open to college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States; Award: varies; Due date: 4/30

Textbooks For a Year
Open to attending college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States; Award: $1,250; Due date: 5/10

Montana Contractors’ Association Concrete Division Scholarship
Currently enrolled maintaining: GPA 2.5; Graduate of MT high school; Be a dependent of a MCACD member or a dependent of an employee of a member of MCACD; Award: varies; Due date: 4/26

2 Plus 2 Honor Scholarship
Must graduate with an associate degree from a 2-year campus of the Montana University System or a Montana Community College; GPA 3.4+; Award: 2 year tuition waiver at eligible school within the Montana University System; Due date: 6/30

MT Tree Farm Scholarship
MT resident, enrolled FT in any program; must demonstrate an interest in forestry; GPA 2.0; Award: $500; Due date: 7/1

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. 2nd Chance School.
U.S. Citizen with a high school diploma/GED; not financial need based; Award: 5 x $1,000; Due date: 8/28

Emil Eschenburg Scholarship
See Circle K Advisor for more information

Clark Pfyer Scholarship
See Circle K Advisor for more information

Nursing/Fire and Rescue Scholarships

Donald E. Pizzini Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing a nursing degree re: LT care; MT resident; GPA 3.0; will work in MT in LT care field; Award: $1,000; Due date: 2/28

A Nurse I Am Scholarship
Enrolled in LVN/LPN, RN degree; watch nurses film “A Nurse I AM” available at website; 10 x $2,000; Due date: 3/1

Montana Gerontology Society Scholarship
Pursuing career in aging; enrolled ½ time or more; Award: $1,000; Due date: 3/1

New West Health Care Scholarship
Health care fields-Nursing & Healthcare related fields, MT Resident, Entering second year of associate prgorm; GPA 3.0; Expected Family Contribution of $7,500 or less; Award: 2 x $1,000; Due date: 3/11

Billings Clinic-Health Care Career Scholarship
Non-traditional nurse students or have completed >1/2 program; Traditional students in service area <1/2 pro complete; Award: $500-$3,000; Due date: 3/31

St. Vincent Health Care Career Scholarship
Healthcare students from specific MT counties; GPA 3.25; financial need; Award: $1,000-$2,000; Due date: 4/1

Millie and Ken Home Nursing Scholarship
Enrolled fulltime nursing; GPA 2.75; Eastern MT ties; financial need; completed/completing 1^st year program; Award: $2,500; Due date: 4/12

Central MT Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Resident Central MT (specific counties); completed 1^st year college in health field or comparable work experience; Award: varies; Due date: see financial aid for details

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
U.S. Citizen, nationals or lawful permanent residents, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program at accredited school of nursing located in the U.S., begin classes no later than September 30th, free from any Federal judgment liens, free from existing service commitments, not delinquent on a Federal debt, requires a service commitment; Award: varies; Due date: 5/2

Community Homecare Association Scholarship
Currently in at least 2^nd semester of Nursing @ Helena College; interested indirect care in LT care setting; Award: $1,000; Due date: 6/21

Grosfield Nursing Scholarship
Currently enrolled in Nursing Program at Helena College; Award: $700; Due date: Extended to 7/1/13

Lacee Miller Nursing Scholarship
Must be a current, second semester nursing students at the Helena College campus and students/community members interested in becoming a certified nursing aide; Award: 2 x $500; Due date: 7/1/2013

Nurses in Recovery Scholarship
Must be a current Helena or Carroll College student, have at least one year of recovery from alcohol/drug addiction; accepted into the LPN/RN nursing program; Award: $250; Due date: 7/1/2013

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.2nd Chance School
U.S. Citizen with high school diploma/GED; Not financial need based; Award: 5 x $1,000; Due date: 8/28/13

Trades Scholarships

Boeing Access to Education Scholarship
Open to all current Helena College Trades students with preference given to students enrolled in aviation maintenance technology, computer aided manufacturing or machine tool technology, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, have interest in aerospace or cyber security careers; Award: 4 X $1,000; Due date: 9/11/2013

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) fulltime (12+ credits) @ Helena College; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award: $1,000; Due date: 10/1

Haas Fdtn Machine Technology Scholarship
Students enrolled in a machine technology program or closely related field; see application for further info; Award: varies; Due date: 11/1

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 11/14

Helena Valley Timing Association
Enrolled FT @ Helena College in specific trades programs; graduated HS or/resident of Montana; Award: varies; Due date: 11/29

Helicopter Association International
Aviation maintenance/technician student; Award: $2,500; Due date: 11/30

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
Numerous scholarships available to students entering manufacturing related fields; see website for various applications; Award: varies; Due date: 10/15 – 2/1

D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship
Full/part-time student pursuing an Associate’s degree in welding with a minimum GPA of 2.8; Award: $2000; Due date: 2/15

American Welding Society
Enrolled in a welding-related program, high school diploma or a GED equivalent, must attend school in the US; Award: Varies; Due date: 3/1 (postmarked)

Peter Nelson Trades Scholarship
Open to all current Helena College Trades students making satisfactory academic progress; Award: $600; Due date: 4/9

Joe Norrish Scholarship
Attend a MT based institution; pursuing a degree in construction management, design, or construction trades; Award: 2 x $1,000; Due date: 4/3

Helena College Aviation Club Tool Scholarship
Degree/certificate seeking in 1^st/2^nd semester @ Helena College; minimum 1 semester remaining; GPA 3.0; must be enrolled in Aviation Program; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Harold Hamm Scholarship
Currently enrolled and soon to graduate in aviation Maintenance Technology at Helena College; submit essay; Award: 2 x $500; Due date: 4/9

Student Senate for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2^nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 4/18

Electrical Generating Systems Association
HS graduate; seeking career in on-site power generation industry; GPA 2.8; Award: $2,500; Due date: 5/1

Women's Opportunity & Minority Scholarships

P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Org
Women; at least 24 months as nonstudent; Award: $2,000; see financial aid for details

Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Scholarships
Enrolled tribal members; FAFSA completed prior to 3/1; needs analysis filed prior to 6/30; Award: varies; Due date: 10/1 and 3/1

Soroptomist Intl. of Helena-Women’s Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award: $1,000; Due date: 12/1

Soroptomist Int. of Townsend-Women’s Opportunity
Women with primary financial responsibility; financial need; accepted into college; Award: varies; Due date: 12/1

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring in chemical sciences; GAP 3.0; financial need; Award: $2,500; Due date: 3/1

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Native American
Undergraduate Native American females from MT reservation; FT enrollment; Award: See financial aid for details

Association on American Indian Affairs
FT Native students; US Tribe/some Canadian border tribes; Enrolled/or not formally enrolled in tribe; 1 application; Award: $1,500; Due date: 6/3

Business Scholarships

Amer. Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
Accounting/Finance students pursuing 2-4 year degree; GPA 3.0; Review criteria on application; Award: $500 + (various); Due date: 3/15

Degree Directory Academic Business Scholarship
Pursuing bachelors degree in business; review: academic history, extracurricular activities, employment history; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/1

Disability Scholarships

National Federation of the Blind
Legally blind; living in USA; enrolled in accredited university/college; Award: 30 x $3,000-$12,000; Due date: 3/31

Nordmeirer/Tafoya Western Area Power Administration
Planning to attend a MT college/university permanent disability-physical or mental; Award: See financial aid for details

Emil A. Honka Scholarship
Legally blind or serious vision loss; preference if completed 12+ credits; GPA 2.5; Award: 500; Due date: 5/31

Science/Computer Scholarships

MT Soil & Water Conservation
Undergraduate in agricultural or natural science related curriculum; GPA 3.0; Award: $1,000; Due date: 1/15

Montana Wildlife Federation-Tawney School
Full time, GPA 3.0, conservation related major; Award: $1,000; Due date: 1/20

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring chemical sciences; GPA 3.0; financial need; Award: $2,500; Due date: 3/1

Computer Science & Engineering Degree Award
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/1

Montana Cattlewomen Inc.
Female in field beneficial to livestock; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/15

High School Scholarships

American Federal Savings Bank
Graduating senior of L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, or Silver Bow County; GPA 3.0; Award: 4x$750; Due date: 9/18

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
See website for further information; Award: 400 x $1,000-$2,000; Due date: 11/26

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Write an essay about the book, Atlas Shrugged; Award: $50-$1,000; Due date: 9/17

T. Eugene Young Scholarship
Incoming freshmen (current year high school graduates only); enrolled(ing) full-time (12+cr) at Helena College; FAFSA filed; financial need; MT resident; Award: $1,000; Due date: 10/1

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Professional Technical
Enrolled in professional technical certificate program; Award: varies; Due date: 11/15
See Financial Aid for details

Soroptimist Intl. of Townsend-Violet Richardson Award
High school girls aged 14-17; Recognize volunteer service in the community; Award: $600; Due date: 12/1

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
African American, Hispanic, or American Indian majoring chemical sciences; GPA 3.0; financial need; Award: $2,500; Due date: 3/1

Mike Bullock Memorial
Senior at Helena, Townsend, Boulder, Lincoln, White Sulpher Springs, Augusta (PAL, Christian, Home) schools; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: 3/01

MT Woman Foundation
Women 18 and up; Female MT resident for 3 years; Award: $500-$1,000; Due date: 3/15

Montana PTA Scholarship4Child related field of study; MT resident; GPA 2.5; member or related to local PTA; Award: $1,000; Due date: 4/1

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship
High school seniors enrolling in college/trade school fall after graduation; 10 x $2,000; Due date: 4/3

David Strong Memorial Scholarship
Graduate of the Access to Success Program druing the current academic year, enrolled full-time in a career and technical progrm at Helena College, must achieve a 2.5 GPA during college coursework, must complet their 2014-2015 FAFSA; Award: Two year tuition waiver; Due date: 4/4/14

Peter Nelson Trades Scholarship for High School Students
Open to all current Helena College Trades students making satisfactory academic progress; Award: $600; Due date: 4/9

Youth Serve Montana Scholarship
Montana high school seniors planning to enroll in college for the 2013-14 academic year at a Montana Campus Compact member institution, completed 100 hours of volunteer services, financial need; 100 x $1,000; Due date: 4/15

Skills USA Awards (See high school instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to Helena College offered to 1^st/2^nd place winners of specific Skills USA Competitions; Award: Helena College Tuition Waiver; Due date: 4/15

Ford AAA Competition (see high school instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to Helena College offered to 1^st place team of 2 for automated manufacturing completion; Award: Helena College tuition waiver: Due date: 4/15

Automated Manufacturing Competition (See High School Instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to Helena College offered to 1^st place team of 2 for automated manufacturing completion; Award: Helena College tuition waiver; Due date: 4/15

Horatio Alger Assoc. - Montana Scholarship Program
MT high school senior planning to attend 1 of 5 UM-MT campuses this fall; GPA 2.0; Award: 50 x $10,000; Due date: 4/15

People Helping People
Graduating high school senior; Live in L&C, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin or Powell County; Accepted to College/Trade; Award: varies; Due date: 4/20 - See Financial Aid for details

Lewis & Clark County Farm Bureau
Incoming freshmen or presently enrolled college; current PD MT Farm Bureau member/family; Award: 2 x $1,000; Due date: 4/30 - See Financial Aid for details

U.S. Bank Senior Scholarship
HS seniors enrolled in college by 9/2013; U.S. citizen; application is online only; Award: 40 x $1,000; Due date: 5/31/13

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