Sep 8, 2008
PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
Ph: (406)444-5663
Fax: (406)444-1373
E-mail: jbirch@state.mt.us
URL: http://www.opi.state.mt.us
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Aim of this program is "to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence." The scholarship is available to graduating seniors and graduates of GED programs who will be entering college as freshmen. Minimum 3.6 GPA required. Award restricted to Montana residents. Deadline is March 1. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 22. Maximum no. of awards: 23. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 24 scholarship(s), totalling $36,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Judy Birch, Program Director, 406-444-5663, jbirch@state.mt.us.
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Two high school juniors or seniors from Montana have a weeklong orientation in Washington, D.C. on the operation of the United States Senate and other components of the federal government. Potential awardees compete for the scholarship by taking a 50-point test, then the top ten applicants answer 5-7 questions in a video presentation. Scholarship money is given directly to school each student attends. Must be currently serving in a high school government office. See Web site for specific details: http://www.opi.state.mt.us Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; test scores; interview; video presentation. Deadline: 10/12. Contact: Judy Birch, Program Director, 406-444-5663, jbirch@state.mt.us.
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