How To Get A Degree In College

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2015-2016 Academic Year

Scholarships

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How do I know if I’m eligible?

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Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student.

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Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or have completed the Ability to Benefit.

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College students must be enrolled at least half-time or plan on enrolling at FVCC for the upcoming academic year (2015-2016) and have a cumulative 2.0 or higher grade point average (G.P.A.).

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Previous scholarship recipients need to reapply each year for scholarships.

How do I apply?

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Complete the attached application form.

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Attach a current academic transcript (official or unofficial).

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Attach a one-to-two-page essay discussing how your FVCC education will help you achieve your educational goals, discuss what your educational goals are, explain your need for scholarship support, and give a brief account of your activities, community support, and employment.

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Attach two letters of recommendation, including one letter from a faculty or staff member. The second letter should be from a community member, employer, family friend, or other non-relative who knows of your qualifications and character. If you are not a current student, both letters can be from a non-relative.

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Please staple all documents together and drop off or mail to: Flathead Valley Community College

Financial Aid Office 777 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901

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Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 16th, 2015 for priority consideration. Applications received after March 16th will be considered for any additional scholarships that become available.

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These scholarships are awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year. Additional scholarships are advertised and awarded on a semester-by-semester basis.

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If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (406) 756-3849.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed for financial need scholarships.

For which scholarship(s) am I eligible?

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By completing the application, you will be considered for all scholarships for

which you qualify. Listed in this application are the scholarships currently available.

When will I know if I received a scholarship?

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All recipients will be notified of their status by May 15th.

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All students who receive awards will be expected to write a note of thanks to the _donor.

FVCC is grateful to the many community donors who provide scholarship

assistance. All students are invited to apply and scholarship recipients

are encouraged to attend the annual scholarship recognition ceremony.

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FVCC Scholarships

The following scholarships are currently being

offered for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.

Alton Pearce

• Amount varies, up to $1,500

• Full-time and degree-seeking

• Second-year student majoring in health-related field

• Pursuing a four-year degree

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Endowed

• $500

• Full or part-time student

• Minimum 3.0 GPA to renew

• Kalispell or Libby campus

Andrea Naples Single Parent Scholarship

• Single parent

The Antonio DiCiocco Memorial Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Preference given to non-traditional-aged student

• 2.0 GPA or higher

• Libby campus

• Resident of Libby

The Beyer Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies, two awards annually

• Education major who has completed at least 24 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Full-time student

• Kalispell campus

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation

• Merit based

• Pursing a degree in the performing arts – drama, dance, music, sound, lighting or costume, stage or set design

• Prefer past involvement with the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation

Bigfork Service Club,

Formerly known as the Bigfork Lady Lions

• Amount varies

• Full or part-time

• Preference given to nursing student

Bill and Lois McClaren Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies up to $250

Bill McMannamy Memorial Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Recipient must be pursuing studies in the building trades, heavy equipment

ops or electrical technology area

• Recipient must be a resident of the Flathead Valley

• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA

Charlotte Kempf Johnson Endowed

• Nursing major

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Earned minimum 12 credits at FVCC

Christopher Savage Memorial Endowed

• Minimum age 25

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• To be used toward tuition, books, & supplies

• Pursuing studies in the sciences, sociology, social work, criminal justice, education, history, anthropology, human services, or early childhood education

The Columbia Falls Library Association Scholarship

• Three awards at $200

• New or returning student

• Student must have a library card

• Student must reside in Columbia Falls School District #6

The Complete Restoration Emergency Services Scholarship

• Applicant or applicant’s parent or grandparent to be employed by an emergency services agency (firefighters, EMT’s, etc.) or related organization within Flathead, Lincoln, Lake, Sanders, Glacier, or Missoula County

Merit-based scholarships are based on GPA, program of study, and/or activities.

Merit-Based Scholarships

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Curtis and Evelyn Mitchell Endowed

• Amount varies, approximately $250

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Single parent who has completed one successful semester at FVCC

Doug and Patsi Morton Endowment Fund

• One scholarship to an honors student with childcare needs

• Scholarships to students in need of support services such as tutoring or special equipment

Dr. Larry J. Blake Sr. (Founding President) Endowed

• Amount varies up to $1,000

• Flathead Valley resident

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Outstanding leadership qualities with a concern for the local community

Flathead Chapter of Montana Society of CPAs

• Non-traditional-aged second-year student pursuing an AAS degree in accounting

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Flathead County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Scholarship

• Resident of Flathead County

• Pursing an AS or AAS in Criminal Justice

• 2.5 GPA or above

• Part time if an immediate family member is a law enforcement officer w/preference to Deputy Sheriff’s family

• Full time otherwise

• Merit based

Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse

• $800

• Incoming freshman

• Graduate of Bigfork, Columbia Falls, or Whitefish High School

• Majoring in criminal justice

Flathead Electric Co-op Endowed

Friendship House Assisted Living Scholarship

• Merit based

• Graduate of a Flathead County high school

• Pursing studies in medical technology or nursing

• Full time

• Demonstrated community service

Fun Beverage, Inc. Scholarship

• $2,700

• Student must be full-time and have a 3.0 or higher GPA

• Student must be an employee, married spouse or a dependent of an employee of Fun Beverage or pursuing studies in culinary arts or business education

• Renewable

FVCC Merit

• Awarded to the top applicants

Gary Morris Musical Theatre Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Student with an interest in musical theatre

The Holly Jean Larson and Bernard Walz Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Resident of Flathead or Lincoln County

• Music major

• Merit, financial need as described in goals statement, commitment, and desire

Jean Houseworth Memorial Art Scholarship(s)

• $1,000

• Art major

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Submit digital portfolio containing 10 slides of original work. Please test your media on multiple computers to ensure that it works.

Jim Dupont Memorial Scholarship

• Pursing an AS or AAS in Criminal Justice

• Full time

• Merit based

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Jim Gordley Memorial Endowed

• Full-time

• Completed 24 FVCC credits

• Employed part-time

• To be used toward tuition, fees, and books only

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Majoring in technology, engineering, science, or medicine

Kalispell Regional Healthcare Health Science Student Scholarship

• Three at $1,000

• Flathead County resident

• Pursuing studies in a healthcare-related field

• New freshman

• Full time

• Merit based (financial need as described in goals statement)

Karen Longhart Memorial Mathematics Education Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Returning student pursuing studies in secondary mathematics education or elementary education with a strong background in mathematics

The Konsberg Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Student pursuing studies in nursing

• Flathead or Lincoln County resident

• Enrolled part-time

Lawrence A. Goroski Memorial Endowed

• Amount varies

• To be used toward tuition, books, fees, and/or tools

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Born and raised in Montana

• Pursuing an occupational program

Marjory & Alvin Jacobson Scholarship(s)

• $250 each

• Full-time degree-seeking student

• Major in fine art: sculpture, painting, ceramics, or jewelry and goldsmithing

Mark Hodgson & Dorothy Jaquette Hodgson Endowed

• Degree-seeking

• Graduate of Flathead, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, or Bigfork High School preferred

Mary Ellen Jystad Scholarship

• Merit based

• Full or part time

• Active member of his or her community

Mary Fetter Memorial Endowed

• Tuition and fees

• Non-traditional-aged student

• Involved in community service

The Mercord Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Amount varies

• To support a student enrolled in the Scholars Program

• Merit, financial need as described in goals statement, commitment. and desire

Milton Mercord Memorial

• $400

• Second-year student

• Majoring in social or natural science (social work, education, psychology, sociology, chemistry, geology, biology, botany, health/medical related)

• Interested in pursuing bachelor’s degree

National Rifle Association Foundation Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Students enrolled in the Short-Term Summer Gunsmithing Program

• Financial need as described in goals statement

• Record of promoting firearm and hunting safety

• Record of participation in shooting sports

• Interest in historic, technological, or artistic context of firearms

Northstar Fund Nursing Scholarship

• Full-time

• Second-year nursing student

• Graduate of a Flathead Valley high school

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Northwest Retired Educators Association Scholarship(s)

• $500

• Pursuing education degree

• Recipient must be currently enrolled at FVCC

O’Neil/Truckner Single Parent Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Student must be a single parent

Ora and Stanley Halvorson Endowed

• Pursuing four-year degree

• Preference given to women

• Leadership qualities and community involvement

Owen Sowerwine Scholarship(s)

• Up to $1,500

• Majoring in social or natural science (social work, education, psychology, sociology, chemistry, geology, biology, botany, health/medical related)

• Interested in pursuing bachelor’s

Patyk Foundation Endowed Scholarship

• Full-time

• Must commit 20 hours of community or college service per semester

• Merit, financial need as described in goals statement, commitment and desire

Paul Boe Mosby Memorial Endowed Scholarship

• Awarded to students involved in the theatre

Paul T. Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Returning student pursuing a degree in allied health

• Minimum GPA 3.0

Peggy Casey Theatre Scholarship

• Merit based

• Second year theatre major

• Full time PEO Chapter BM • Amount varies • Full-time • Second-year student • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Based on merit, commitment, and desire

PEO Chapter C

• Amount varies

• Full-time

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• At least 28 credits earned

• Awarded in spring

Perry and Luella Melton and Stephen F. Hagel Scholarship Fund

• Amount varies

• Student must be affiliated with organized labor

• Recipient recommended by Flathead Labor Council

Philip J. Rygg Memorial Scholarship(s)

• $1,000

• Economics major, political science major, or student with disabilities

Ralene Sliter Student Success Endowed Scholarship

• Merit based

• 12 semester hours completed

• Full or part time

• Working parent attending school striving for betterment through education

Red Lion Hotels Endowed

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Culinary Arts major

Rhoades Family Endowed

• To be used toward tuition and fees only

• Graduate in top 25% of high school class

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• May not be awarded to students who have received other tuition scholarships

• Renewable

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Merit-Based Scholarships

Robbie Sullivan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Non-traditional student with a history of drug or alcohol dependency who is returning to school to pursue his/her dreams of a college education

Ruth Iliff Memorial Scholarship(s)

• One or two awards at $200

• Kalispell or Libby campus; preference given to Libby students

• Returning student with at least one successful semester of coursework completed

• Education major

Sliters Ace Lumber and Building Supply Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Majoring in welding, building trades, plumbing, or electrical

Institute of Socioeconomic Studies Scholarship in Memory of Leonard M. Greene

• $1,000

• Students pursuing studies in nursing

Soroptimist International of Whitefish CNA Scholarship

• $500

• To support students pursuing Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Soroptimists International of Whitefish

• Two awards at $1,000 each: one to a nursing student and one to an early childhood education student

• Recipients must be returning students who have completed 24 semester hours

• Flathead Valley residents

• Financial need as described in goals statement

• FVCC Campus

Sullivan Family Endowed

• Amount varies

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Degree-seeking

• Montana resident with preference given to Flathead County resident

Susan Ennis Scholarship

• $500

• Returning student with one successful semester completed at FVCC

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Montana resident for at least 10 years

Thomas C. Perry Endowment Fund

• New or returning student majoring in business

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Graduate of a local high school in Flathead or Lincoln County

Tracy Foundation Scholarship Honoring Mike Mansfield

• $4,000

• Montana resident

• Pursuing an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts

• 3.0 or higher GPA

• Student must write an additional paragraph answering the question, “What can be learned from the life and

career of Mike Mansfield?”

Van Sickle Technical Scholarship

• $1,000

• Student must be pursuing a degree in a technical program

Walter Kuhn Sr. Memorial Scholarship

• Student enrolled in the heavy equipment operator program

• Resident of Flathead or Lincoln County

• Full-time

Whitefish Mountain Resort Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Recipient must be an employee or dependent of an employee of Whitefish Mountain Resort or pursuing studies in nusiness, nursing, or engineering

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Need-Based Scholarships

These scholarships are based on financial need which is determined by applying through the FAFSA. Please have your FAFSA submitted by March 1st,

if you would like to be considered for need-based scholarships.

Barbara P. and Eugene E. Graf Memorial Endowed

• Amount varies

• Degree-seeking in humanities (art, English, journalism, philosophy, speech, language, music, humanities, or theater)

Barce Family Scholarship

• $200

• Business major

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Computer science emphasis preferred

Cal Tassinari Memorial Endowed/Flathead Land Trust

• Amount varies

• Full-time

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Montana resident with preference given to Flathead County resident

• Natural resource management, forestry, environmental studies/science, or wildlife biology major

Dr. Charles E. and Lottie (Hartsoch) Stewart Endowed Scholarship

• Need based

• Resident of Flathead, Lake, or Lincoln County

• New or returning student • 2.0 GPA or higher • Full or part time • $1,000 each

CK Logue

• Full-time

• Degree-seeking

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Class of ’61, Inc

• $300

• Attended Libby High School

• Full-time returning student

Cobb Foundation

• $1,000

• Completed 24 credits at FVCC at time of application

Cobb Foundation Nursing Scholarship

• $1,000

• Student enrolled in the nursing program

Daniel and Ann Fey Army Veterans Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Full-time

• Army veteran

Daniel and Ann Fey Nursing Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Student must be pursuing a nursing degree

• Full-time

Danielle Dimmick Memorial

• $350

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Montana resident pursuing studies in human services

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Scholarship(s)

• $1,000 each

• Full-time second-year student

• Interested in pursuing bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

The Doris C. Forkin Family Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Documented financial need

Ella Hanley and Jacobson Family Endowed

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Certificate or degree-seeking

• Single parent

Ellen and John MacMillan Endowed

• Amount varies

• Pursing studies in radiologic technology

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Ervin and Marie Bauer Endowed Scholarship

• Full time

• Need based

Flathead County Tavern Association Endowed

• Culinary Arts major

• Based on commitment and career potential

Flathead Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship(s)

• $300

• Must be head of household

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Flathead Farm Mutual Insurance

• $500

• Flathead High School graduate

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

FVCC Foundation Achievement Scholarships

• $5,000

• Full-time

• Degree-seeking

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Currently enrolled at FVCC’s Kalispell or Libby campus

• Recent volunteer or community involvement experience

• Renewable

FVCC Foundation Occupational Trades Scholarship

• Students enrolled in an occupational trades program

• Need based, preference given to full-time students

FVCC Foundation Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarships

• Applicants must write a short essay on why they would like to participate in the study abroad program

• Need based

FVCC Foundation Summer Scholarship

• Enrolled in at least six credits for summer semester

• Completed FAFSA for current year

FVCC/LCC Employee Sponsored

• Amount varies

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Certificate or degree-seeking continuing student

Glacier Bank Endowed

• Three awards at $1,000

• Business Management major

• Minimum 2.75 or higher GPA

• Full-time

• Two awards at $1,000 for Laser High School graduates awarded by Laser High School

• Renewable

Glenn Ford Memorial (Family)

• $200

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Returning student

Heather Smith Memorial

• $200

• Full or part-time pre-nursing student

• Montana native

• Traditional age student

James and Doris Monk Daley Endowed Scholarship

• Need based

• Students from Montana • Full or part time

Jerome & Rebecca Broussard Family Endowed Scholarship(s)

• Amount varies up to full tuition

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Mary Grace Houlberg Certainty Endowed Scholarship(s)

• $1,000

• Full-time

• Math or science major

• Minimum 3.5 GPA

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Melody and Stuart Johnson Culinary Arts Scholarship

• Award is one-half tuition and fees up to 18 credits

• Second-year culinary arts student

• Full-time

The Nyeste-Regling-Whitehouse Family Scholarship

• $1,000 – must be disbursed in halves for fall and spring semesters

• Returning student – must have completed 12 semester hours at time of application

• 3.0 GPA

• Degree-seeking – AA, AS, AAS

• Full-time

• Need-based

Rita Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund for Nursing Students

• $600

• Merit and need-based

• Full-time or half-time student pursuing an LPN degree

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Scott Vallely Soldiers Memorial Fund Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Resides in FVCC’s service area

• Veteran or immediate family member of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and financial need

Selma Dodge Endowed

• Need and merit-based

• Full-time

• Pre-nursing student

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Steve and Sue Cummings

• $200

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Completed 15 credits at FVCC at time of application

T & D Lindsey Scholarship

• $1000, renewable for $500

• Troy High School graduate

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Ila B. Dousman Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Based on merit, financial need, commitment, and desire

Uhde Memorial Endowed

• Business/economics major interested in public service

• Nominated by faculty

Vivian Beardslee Scholarship(s)

• $400 each

• Pre-nursing major pursuing a bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Walt and Mary Louise Mauritson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

• Amount varies

• Must be enrolled full-time at the Kalispell campus

• Majoring in environmental science

• Must be a Flathead County resident

• Need and merit-based, leadership, and community involvement

The Wilke-Brooner Elementary Education Scholarship

• $2,000

• Graduate of Somers/Lakeside School District or a current resident of the

district

• Elementary education

• 3.5 GPA or higher preferably attending with a high school honors tuition waiver

• Financial need

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These scholarships require a separate application.

FVCC/LCC Adjunct Faculty Union

• Certificate or degree-seeking

• Awarded along with federal financial aid

Community College Honors

• FVCC AA or AS recipients who graduated from Kalispell or Libby campus and are transferring to one of the Montana universities

• Degree-seeking

• Minimum 3.4 GPA

• Attended FVCC for two semesters prior to graduating

• Apply online at www.scholarship.mt.gov

Dustin Petersen Memorial

• $300

• Full-time

• Flathead Valley resident

• First-year radiologic technology program

• Selection-based on additional essay

• Contact Financial Aid for essay information

Flathead Valley Community Theatre

• Technical theatre award

• Amount varies

• Contact Joe Legate – 756-3906

Flathead Electric Co-op Non-Traditional Scholarship

• $2,000, $1,000 per year for two consecutive years

• Must be member of Flathead Electric Cooperative and served by the co-op in his/her primary residence

• Contact Flathead Electric Co-op for application - due March 30th

FVCC/LCC Academic

• Tuition for two semesters

• Minimum 3.5 GPA

• Degree-seeking

• Completed 30 credits at FVCC

• Eligibility good for two years after meeting requirements

• Provide Financial Aid office with a copy of most recent transcript

FVCC Division

• Students majoring in humanities, social sciences, math/sciences, allied health, or business/technology

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in major

FVCC Foundation Transformation Scholarship

• $10,000 renewable • Full-time • Degree-seeking • Minimum 3.0 GPA

FVCC Logger Sports

• Amount varies, partial to full tuition waiver

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Member of Logger Sports team

• Contact Ann Beall – 756-3813

FVCC Student Newspaper Stipend

• Five awards at $525

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Active involvement in publishing the newspaper

• Paid at the end of the semester upon successful completion of duties

• Contact Mercury News advisor

Grainger Tools for Tomorrow

• Veteran honorably separated from the U. S. Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy)

• Enrolled at least 12 credit hours

• Final year student in a technical education program (electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, welding, automotive, construction, facilities maintenance, or other industrial trade)

Jarecki Foundation

• One award annually

• FVCC graduates can apply for some of their student loans to be repaid

• Application must be submitted 60 days after the completion of the certificate or degree

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These scholarships require a separate application.

Kalispell Farmer’s Market

• $500

• Full-time

• Re-entry adults

• Single parent or non-traditional-aged

• Montana resident, preferably involved with the Farmer’s Market

Keith & Annie Robinson Theatre

• Theatre arts major

• Contact Joe Legate – 756-3906

Morton Endowment Fund

• Scholarships to students in need of support services such as tutoring or special equipment

• Contact Anna San Diego in the Learning Resource Center for application

La Serenissima Scholarships

• Amount varies

• Supports students participating in the Venice Study Abroad program

• Must fill out FVCC institutional scholarship application

• Must write two-page essay answering: 1)Why do you want to attend the

semester in Venice? 2) What are your expectations of this program, and how do you think they will be fulfilled?

Native American Tuition Waiver

• Half-time or greater

• Degree-seeking

• Quarter Indian blood

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Contact Mick Stemborski – 756-3945

Oreste J DiMuro Scholarship

• $500

• Merit-based

• For a returning student participating in the Venice Study Abroad trip. A letter will be sent out explaining application process to all students signed up for the Venice Study Abroad trip.

Outstanding Young Woman

• Woman named Junior Miss

• Tuition waiver for two semesters

• Must maintain 2.5 GPA

• Eligibility good for two years after being named Junior Miss

Public Safety

• Student volunteer in First Responder

• EMT Basic or Reserve Officer Training classes

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Tuition waiver for EMT Basic or Reserve Officer class

• Contact Financial Aid for application

Student Services Discretionary

• Minimum 2.5 GPA or higher

• Scholarship assists needy students who have limited or no free resources

• Contact Financial Aid for application

Society of American Foresters

• $500

• Degree-seeking

• Natural resources management or forestry major

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Deadline: February 1st

• Contact Christina Relyea – 756-3846

Sons of Norway Scholarship

• $2,000 for a student transferring to a four- year school. A separate application will be sent out in April to all students who apply for graduation with a two-year degree.

Tiny Tillotson and Roy Bandy

• Up to $1,500

• Surveying students

• Second-year status at time of application

• Grade transcript which includes spring grades

• Deadline: postmarked mid-May

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These scholarships require a separate application.

TRIO Employee Endowed Scholarship

• $100

• ARC participant

• Nominated by ARC staff

• Contact Charlene Herron – 756-3888

United Way

• $500

• Pursuing a career in a helping profession

• Recipient assists United Way Coordinator on campus

Whitefish Credit Union Community Pride

• Flathead or Libby campus

• Permanent resident of Flathead, Lake, Sanders, or Lincoln County

• Strong potential for academic and career success

• Deadline: May (for summer), August (for fall), January (for spring)

Whitefish Rotary

• Need based

• Live or reside within the geographic boundaries of School District No. 44 (Whitefish)

• Attend a Whitefish Rotary meeting to formally receive scholarship

• Commit to attend at least one Rotary Club meeting each semester scholarship is received

Windmill Foundation Endowed Scholarship

• Assist students incurring excessive fees or expenses that cause hardships while attending college. Examples include lab fees, knife and pastry sets, uniforms, licensing fees, etc. Applications can be obtained from the Financial Aid office.

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High School Senior Scholarships

Area High Schools Theatre Scholarship

• Must be a graduate of any Flathead County or Lincoln County high school

• Must enroll at Flathead Valley Community College as a theatre major

• Nominated by high school drama coach or teacher

Culinary Institute of Montana Scholarship

• Must be a graduate of a Montana high school with a ProStart or Culinary Arts program

• Must enroll at Flathead Valley Community College as a culinary arts major

• Nominated by high school ProStart or Culinary Arts teacher

FVCC Foundation Running Start Scholarship

• High schools students in need residing in any school district where FVCC offers concurrent enrollment or resident of Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, or Sanders County

• Participating in FVCC’s Running Start program

• Nominated by high school counselor

• Application deadline – August 15th for fall semester, December 15th for spring semester, May 15th for summer semester

Governor’s Postsecondary Scholarship - Merit at Large

• $2,000, renewable

• Apply online www.mgslp.org no later than March 15th

• Full-time

• Must file a FAFSA

High School Honors

• In-district tuition for two semesters

• Eligibility good for two years

• Flathead, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, and Whitefish High School seniors who graduated in top 10% of class

• Available at Lincoln County Campus for graduates of Eureka, Libby, or Troy High Schools

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Recipients determined by high schools

Northwest Montana Attendance Area Waivers

• In-district tuition for two semesters

• Eligibility good for two years

• Top graduate with minimum 3.0 GPA

• Attending FVCC from Arlee, Bigfork, Browning, Charlo, Eureka, Hot Springs, Libby, Noxon, Plains, Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius, Swan Lake, Thompson Falls, or Troy

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Recipients determined by high schools

Ruder Educational Fund

• $400

• Degree-seeking senior from Columbia Falls High School

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Non-smoker

• Deadline: May 1

• Apply through high school

FVCC reserves the right to change scholarship amount and deadline dates due to fluctuating interest rates. Criteria and scholarship amounts also may be updated due to a donor’s request.

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Baylee Brinton 2014 Scholarship Recipient

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Tomorrow ~

Forever

“I depend on my community. You help me achieve more than what I could have achieved on my own. You help others achieve more than they thought possible.”

Skyler Bexten

2014 Scholarship Recipient

It is our goal to ensure no student is denied access

to education at FVCC because of financial need

nor are they burdened with heavy debt when they

complete their studies.

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Financial Aid Office

777 Grandview Drive | Kalispell, MT 59901

406.756-3849

Fax: 406.756.3966

www.fvcc.edu

The scholarships and the grants available at FVCC are amazing. It’s like being paid to go to school. Now, I’m pursuing my biology degree, conducting student research, and absolutely loving it!

Nicholas Glynos