Essay

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Donald O. Coffman Scholarship

The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Brian M. Day Scholarship

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship

The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

All My Relations Scholarship

The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.

Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship

The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship

The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

Championing Ag Scholarship

The Championing Ag Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in the West pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship

The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Need-based Scholarship 

The Bergis-Rosenberg Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ students in Montana and Washington facing financial need. Apply with three essays for $250.

Joe Varano Scholarship

The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.

Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

Jack D. Motteler Scholarship

The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.

Rainbow City Band Scholarship

The Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.

Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship

The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Art Project

Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship 

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

Emerge Grant

Emerge Grant supports women and nonbinary individuals in Georgia and Montana pursuing education, offering $250 and renewable for 5 years.

Eight $2,500 scholarships for undergraduates in agribusiness at designated land grant universities. GPA 3.0 required.

Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Lee S. Burke Scholarship

The Lee S. Burke Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants

The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants provide financial aid for women and non-binary students 35+ pursuing education in the U.S.

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship 

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.

Rosenberg-Ibarra Humanitarian Scholarship 

The Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship aids undergrads in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship aids African American LGBTQ leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Apply with three essays for $250.

Varsity Athletics Scholarship

The Varsity Athletics Scholarship aids college athletes, prioritizing LGBTQ+ role models from the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers.

Robert Browning Scholarship

The Robert Browning Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ health sciences students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply now!

Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship

The Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ and allied students in sex education fields facing barriers in the Northwest.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

How do I create a resume? 

RMCMI Technical Scholarship

The RMCMI Technical Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students in trade programs interested in mining. Apply now!

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship offers $2,500 for amateur radio operators in the Pacific Northwest pursuing higher education.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship

The William Bennett Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs with a 3.0 GPA. Open to U.S. and international students.

Soaring Heart Scholarship 

The Soaring Heart Scholarship aids students in the Pacific Northwest providing support for trauma and grief. Apply with three essays for $250.

Women in Transition Scholarship

The Women in Transition Scholarship awards $2,000 to Montana students with a 4-year gap and a 3.0 GPA attending accredited institutions.

 David Gibson Memorial Scholarship

The David Gibson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Park County high school graduates pursuing further education.

The Seeley Lake Community Foundation Scholarship  

The Seeley Lake Community Foundation Scholarship offers $1,000 for Seeley-Swan High School graduates in college. Apply now!

Montana Community Foundation's scholarships

Whitefish Community Foundation Scholarships

Whitefish Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Flathead Valley students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship

NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship offers up to $40,000 for students in Hospitality fields. Must have 3.0 GPA and attend college in specific states.

Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship

The Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship offers $250 to students in AK, ID, MT, OR, WA majoring in Television-related fields.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

How do I get my official high school transcript?

Central Montana Foundation Scholarships

Central Montana Foundation offers $400,000 in scholarships for 2024. Applications due March 15 & April 15. High win chance for locals!

Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for nursing students in select U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.

Montana Life Members Scholarship

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship

The George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship offers $1,000 to Montana undergraduates engaged in community service.