Community Foundation offers scholarships

From Montana Community Foundation

Montana Community Foundation has more than 50 academic scholarships available for Montana students for the 2016-17 academic year.

“Academic opportunity and success for Montana students is key to ensuring our state’s future,” said Mary Rutherford, MCF president and chief executive, “and we are thrilled to be a part of their giving to deserving Montana students.”

Last year, MCF awarded more than $365,000 in scholarships to worthy Montana students. These scholarships are made possible by the 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. For most scholarships, students can apply online beginning Jan. 16. The closing date for most applications is March 18.

To apply or for detailed information on eligibility, deadlines and awards for specific scholarships, visit http://www.mtcf.org/applications or contact Grants & Scholarships Program Officer Jenny Lou Stark at 406-443-8313 or [email protected].

For guidance counselors and others interested in promoting these scholarships to their students, marketing materials are available by contacting MCF marketing and communications director Riley Meredith at 406-443-8313 or [email protected].