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New scholarships available for Polson grads
News from Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation
POLSON — Seventeen scholarships are available this spring to Polson High School graduates provided by the local Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation organization.
Money for PSEF, formerly Polson Dollars for Scholars, is generated by various fundraising events, donations from individuals and clubs, and from families who provide scholarships in memory of loved ones.
Three new scholarships have been added this year. The Robert DePoe III Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the late Salish Kootenai College President. A second scholarship in memory of Travis Dolphin is being offered in his name. These two new scholarships are for graduating seniors.
The third new scholarship is provided by the Polson Alumni Class of 1965. This scholarship is for a student currently enrolled in a post-graduate school.
Parents of students who are attending college should be aware there are many scholarships to provide financial assistance to PHS graduates who are continuing their education. These scholarships are for an accredited four-year, two-year, community college or vocational program. Community members provide $500 for a scholarship and Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation provides additional funds of up to $1000 to increase the amount of the scholarships from $500 to $1500.
Many different scholarships are also available for graduating Polson High School seniors. These scholarships for $500 are provided by individuals from the Polson community. Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation matches these scholarships with $500 so students receive up to a $1,000 scholarship.
Qualifications vary with each scholarship. All students are encouraged to apply as these scholarships are for every type of student with various GPAs. New this year is our website: http://blogs.polson.k12.mt.us./psef/home-2/. All scholarship requirements and applications can be accessed and entered electronically from this web page. For more information and applications contact Emily Johnson at the Polson High School guidance office at 406-883-6351, ext. 205 or her email address: ejohnson@polson.k12.mt.us. Information is also available at our FaceBook page at Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation. The deadline for applications is April 15.
PSEF is a local organization established in 2002 (originally Polson Dollars for Scholars). More than $216,000 has been awarded to Polson graduates since the organization began. It is operated as a non-profit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation. The purpose of Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation is to expand access to post-secondary educational opportunities for Polson High School graduates and assist parents with college expenses. Tax-deductible donations and fund-raisers provide funds for the organization. All donations and monies raised goes towards scholarships. The board of directors is comprised of local volunteers.
For more information on setting up a scholarship in memory of a loved one, please contact board member Chris Strom at 406-883-4526 or email stromchris2@gmail.com for more information.
Youth Serve application deadline approaches
HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Student Assistance Foundation are seeking applicants for the 2016 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. The deadline to apply is on April 15, 2016.
The Youth Serve Montana Scholarships reward students who have volunteered over 100 hours in the last year and who want to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors across the state will receive $1,000 toward continued education at one of Montana Campus Compact’s public, tribal, private, or community colleges and universities.
Application forms, guidelines, and FAQs can be found online at serve.mt.gov. Completed applications must be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Community Service by April 15, 2016.
