Outside Donor

#1. ScholarshipExperts.com

This is a free scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million scholarships. If you would like to view a list of scholarships on this site click on the link below.

To Apply:  www.scholarshipexperts.com

#2. National Research Council Associateship Programs

The National Academies announces the 2012 Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of federal research laboratories and affiliated institutions in over 100 locations throughout the United States. Full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2012 for research in the fields of chemistry; earth, atmospheric and space sciences; engineering, applied sciences and computer science; life and medical sciences; mathematics; and physics. See online for more detailed requirements.

Deadline: Dates vary. See online for specific information.

To Apply: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Fellowships/index.htm

#3. Issksiniip Project/Scholarship

The Issksiniip Scholars Project will aid active tribal or non-tribal TANF participants and other individuals whose income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines with the opportunity to obtain education and training for occupations in the healthcare field that are expected to be in high demand. This scholarship is funded through the Blackfeet Community College and is open to members/descendants of all tribal affiliations.  However, it is only available to residents of the State of Montana. See online for more detailed requirements.

To Apply: http://life.umt.edu/AISS/Issksiniip%20Scholarship/default.php

#4. StudentScholarships.org

Here you will find a list of scholarships that are currently available to students attending The University of Montana. On the link provided below, there are ten different scholarships with various criteria, as well as deadlines. See online for more detailed requirements, as well as various deadlines at http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php

#5. Wally McClure Student Fisheries Scholarships

The Resource Action Fund (RAF) was established by MCAFS in 1989 and has provided over $140,000 to support projects relating to Montana's aquatic resources. Originally designed to support small outreach and on-the-ground projects proposed by Chapter members, the fund has evolved to consider all types of RAF proposals, including habitat, management, conservation, fish passage, research, and data management projects from both members and non-members Focus areas include projects showing clear benefit to native and special concern species. See online for more detailed requirements, as well as varying deadlines at http://www.fisheriessociety.org/AFSmontana/raf.html

#6. Watson Children's Shelter Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist former residents with post high school educational needs. Qualified applicant ,must be 16 years or older. Must have resided at WCS for 24 or hours or more, have completed a GED or received a high school diploma and show need for assistance towards a higher educational need such as college or trade school. See online for more detailed requirements. There is no deadline. To apply, visit http://watsonchildrensshelter.org

#7. Montana Farmers Union Scholarships

Montana Farmers Union offers several scholarships to promote students who want to go further in the study of agriculture. See online for more detailed requirements on the different scholarships, as well as various deadlines, at http://www.montanafarmersunion.com/?hd=educational&id=scholarships

#8. Hayek Fund for Scholars

The Hayek Fund for Scholars awards grants to aspiring and established academics pursuing liberty-advancing careers and educational initiatives that go beyong standard curricula. The two-fold aim is to help scholars advance their careers, and to innovatively connect students with the ideas of liberty. The Hayek fund includes two distinct award categories. See online for detailed requirements at http://www.theihs.org/hayek-fund-scholars

#9. Montana Association for the Blind

One $500 award will be offered with a deadline of May 31, 2013. Applications will be accepted with a preference for those who have completed 12 credits with a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must be blind or have a prognosis of serious vision loss, as well as Montana residents. For more detailed requirements, click here. For the application (2 pages), click here and here.

#10. A&F Business Consultants

The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship program has been extended through June 14, 2013. This program is for all high school juniors and seniors as well as currently enrolled undergraduates. To Apply, email a 500-1,000 word essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com  on the following topic:

"What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?"

For additional information, see the website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

#11. Scholarships that Accept International Students

For a list of popular scholarship programs that accept applications from international students, click here.

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