Pursuing Scholarships is Worth the College Savings
Unlike student loans, scholarships are free money that do not have to be repaid. But it takes some effort to receive scholarship funds.
Even if it's only $100, apply. For every $100 you might win, that's $100 less you'll have to borrow. On the average student loan, you'll pay nearly $2 for every dollar borrowed. Don't overlook small, local scholarships, and don’t let applying for larger scholarships intimidate you.
Scholarships are listed by category and application due date. Check back often for new additions!
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Tips for Applying for Scholarships
Helena College Scholarship Reference Form
Scholarships to be applied to Spring account
- Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship
The Early Childhood Services Bureau offers Best Beginnings child care scholarships to qualified low-income families whose child receives care from a licensed child care center, licensed group or family child care home, or Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care provider. Each family participates in the cost of that care by making a copayment based on a sliding fee scale. Scholarships are available to work families whose income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and families who get cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Due date: Continuous - Joe Smietanka Memorial Scholarship
Available to a student who has been convicted of a felony and plans to pursue a degree or vocational certification at Helena College. This scholarship has been made available to assist with the of books, supplies or tools. A student returning to school will have preference. Award: $250 for both spring 2023 and fall 2024 semesters; Due date: October 13th, 2023. - Helena Gold Rush Lions Scholarship
Currently enrolled non-traditional students OR students who have been away from school/college for a minimum of a year. Award: $500 for the spring 2024 semester; Due date: October 20th, 2023. - Turman Larison Arts Scholarship
Currently enrolled students seeking an art pathway. Digital images of 10 separate pieces of work from portfolio and in good academic standing is required. Award: $1,250 for the spring semester; Due date: October 31st, 2023 - NBCU Fall 2023 Scholarship
Currently enrolled in either a media arts, cosmetology, or other programming focusing on media & communications. Award: 10 X $2,500; Due date: November 1st, 2023 - Path ScholarshipThis emergency funding application is for students who have had a recent unexpected hardship. The PATH Scholarship was made possible through a grant from the Ellucian Foundation to support students facing economic hardships that might otherwise result in their leaving school. Due date: Nov. 17th, 2023.
- Reach Higher Montana
Have a curated list of scholarships for state & local scholarships for Montana students. Award: Varies Due date: varies - University Tutor
Monthly essay contest; Award: varies; Due date: Monthly - STEM Study Scholarship Search
Various STEM scholarships; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Enrolled in college or high school senior; Write an essay on book Atlas Shrugged; See website for additional information; Award: $50-$10,000; Due date: Sept. 21 - Money Key Thinkers Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $2,500; Due date: Sept. 30 - OppU Achievers Scholarship
Enrolled full-time in high school or at least part-time in college; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $2,500; Due date: Sept. 30 - The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll full-time; Award: $1,000; Due date: Oct. 5 - Student Loan Hero Scholarship
Currently enrolled at least part-time, Award: 2x $1,000; Due date: Oct. 9 - American Bullion Scholarship
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college; a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid U.S. student visa; Award: 5x $500; Due date: Oct. 31 - Montana Campus Compact George M. Dennison Civic Engagement
Undergraduate in good standing; must be attending spring term; have filed a FAFSA for the current academic year; Award: $1,000; Due date: Nov. 8 - SpinalCord.com Scholarship
Currently enrolled; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $2,500; Due date: Nov. 15 - Life Houses, Inc. Scholarship
$1,200 & $1,000 in Transportation/Repair/Operation or Construction/Mechanical or Manufacturing; and $500 in Science. Due: Dec. 1 - Toscano Law Firm Scholarship
Enrolled, or planning to enroll; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 1 - Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (Internship/Work Outside the US)
18-24 years old at the start of the program; strong interest in German and world affairs; Award: Fellowship opportunity annually covers basic living costs, airfare, language school costs, tuition for four months of study, housing costs, monthly stipend, health insurance in Germany; Due date: Dec. 1 - UncommonGoods Scholarship
Enrolled in art or design majors; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 15 - Optimal Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; Award: $2,500; Due date: Dec. 30 - Diet Spotlight Scholarship
Enrolled or planning to enroll; Award: $1,000-$3,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - Raphaelson & Levine Student Voice Scholarship
Current high school or college student; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - OppU Achievers Scholarship
Enrolled full-time in high school or at least part-time in college; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $2,500; Due date: Dec. 31 - CC Bank's Young Scholars Scholarship
Applicants must be under the age of 30 and currently enrolled; U.S. residents; GPA: 3.0+; Award: 5x $2,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
Currently enrolled full-time; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - The Easton & Easton College Scholarship
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - Senior Caregiver Scholarship
Currently enrolled, involved in caregiving for a family member; Award: $2,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - CustodyXChange Single Parent Spring Scholarship
Have legal and physical custody of one or more minor children, be enrolled full-time; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31 - American Graphics Institute Scholarship
Part-time or full-time students in a degree seeking program; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31
- Scholarships for Nursing Students
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Johnson & Johnson Scholarships for Healthcare Students
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Healthcare Administration Scholarships
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll; Award: varies; Due date: varies - General and Specialty Nursing Scholarships
Enrolled in a nursing-related degree; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nursing Scholarships for Military & Veterans
Enrolled in a nursing-related degree; Award: Varies; Due date: varies - Save a Life Scholarship
Currently enrolled, or planning to enroll in a degree program in the fields of healthcare or education; Award: $1,500; Due date: Oct. 1 - Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation
Awarded to those who have the potential to improve leadership development in fire and rescue services, Award: varies; Due date: Oct. 30 - Montana State Fund Trade & Industry Scholarship
Awarded to students who have demonstrated a desire to champion safety in their chosen fields. Must be enrolled full-time and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester or twelve credit hours,GPA: 2.5+ Award: $4000; Due date: Nov. 12 - Darrigo, Diaz & Jimenez Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and Their Families
Be an emergency responder or be a family member of an emergency responder; Award: $1,000; Due date: Nov. 30 - Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship
Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 15 - Prime Medical Alert Scholarship
Open to all nursing students; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 15
- Women in Aviation International
Female aviation students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships
A student majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing; Award: varies; Due date: Sept. 30 - CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Currently enrolled, open to all fields of study not exclusive to automotive or related degrees; Mustang fan; Award: $500; Due date: Oct. 15 - American Muscle's Student Scholarships
Currently enrolled in Automotive Technology; Award: $2,000; Due date: Oct. 15 - Montana State Fund Trade & Industry Scholarship
Enrolled in Industrial Welding & Metal Fabrication; have completed at least 12 credits; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $4,000; Due date: Nov. 13 - Geneva Rock Scholarship
Currently enrolled in trade program; Award: $2,000; Due date: Nov. 15 - Montana Aeronautics Division
Aviation scholarships; Award: varies; Due date: Dec. 1 - Travers Tool Co., Inc. Metalworking Scholarship
High School senior or currently enrolled in college; completed metalworking classes in the last calendar year; Award: $1,000 in tools; Due date: Dec. 31 - Gianforte Manufacturing Fall Scholarship
Must be a Montana resident, must file a FAFSA and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $10,000, enrolled in at least 6 credits in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Diesel Technology, Industrial Welding and Metal Fabrication, Machine Tool Technology, Metals Technology, or Welding Technology; Award; $1,000; Due date: Feb. 15 - Boeing Access to Education Scholarship
Enrolled full-time in a trade program, preference is given to students in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Computer Aided Manufacturing, or Machine Tool Technology; GPA: 3.0+; Award: 4 X $1000; Due date: March 3 - Peter Nelson Trades Scholarship
Current student enrolled full-time in trade program; Award: $1000; Due date: March 10 - Associated Students of Helena College Scholarship for Tools
Trades student enrolled in at least 2 nd semester; GPA 2.5; Award: $500; Due date: March 17 - Charles R. & Helen G. Taylor Memorial Aviation Scholarship
Enrolled in 2nd year of Aviation Maintenance Technology; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,000; Due date: March 24 - Tracy Lamb Memorial Scholarship
Current students enrolled in Aviation Maintenance program; Award: $1000; Due date: March 31 - Harold Hamm Scholarship
Currently enrolled and soon to graduate in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Helena College; submit an essay; Award: 2 x $500; Due date: April 21
- Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship
The Early Childhood Services Bureau offers Best Beginnings child care scholarships to qualified low-income families whose child receives care from a licensed child care center, licensed group or family child care home, or Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care provider. Each family participates in the cost of that care by making a copayment based on a sliding fee scale. Scholarships are available to work families whose income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and families who get cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Due date: Continuous - P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Org
Women; at least 24 consecutive months as non-student; within 2 years of graduating; Award: up to $3,000; contact Financial Aid for details - LendEdu Grants and Scholarships for Native Americans
Multiple grants and scholarship opportunities; Award: varies: Due date: varies - EssayOnTime Scholarships for Women
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Maryville Scholarships for Women
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Affordable Colleges Scholarships for Minorities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Learn How to Become Scholarships for Minorities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Learn How to Become Scholarships for Women
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nitro College Scholarship Opportunities for Women
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nitro College 155 Scholarship Opportunities for Minorities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Best Colleges
Scholarships and Resources for women; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Orangesoft Women in Technology Scholarship
Must identify as a woman; be currently enrolled and studying in a STEM field and have a min. 3.0 GPA; Award: $1000; Due date: Oct. 31 - Buildium's Women in Technology Scholarship
A current female student enrolled in Computer Science program; in good standing; Award: 2x $2,500; Due date: Nov. 1 - Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
Currently enrolled; female; Award: varies; Due date: Nov. 1
- Discover Accounting Scholarships
Accounting degree-specific scholarships; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Surety Bond Authority Scholarship
High school or current undergraduate student; pursuing accounting, banking, or other finance-related fields; Award: $1,500; Due date: Oct. 1 - Business Leaders Scholarship Award
Pursuing a degree in the field of business; Award: $1,500; Due date: Oct. 1 - The Economic Secretariat Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time; Award: $500; Due date: Oct. 15
- Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
For Pell-eligible students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer, and be less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent's or guardian's death. For more information please contact your Financial Aid Office. - Scholarships for U.S. Army Veterans
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Fisher House Foundation Scholarships
For children and spouses of military personnel; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Leave No Veteran Behind Retroactive Scholarship
Please see website for eligibility criteria; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Learn How to Become Scholarships for Veterans
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Affordable Colleges Scholarships for Military and Veterans
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nursing Scholarships for Military & Veterans
Enrolled in a nursing-related degree; Award: Varies; Due date: varies - The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Awarded to children and surviving spouses of an active duty member; Awards: up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level; Due date: varies - U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarships
High school and current college student scholarship; Award: varies; Due to date: varies - Bonsai Finance Veteran's Scholarship
Veteran or active duty, or a dependent, in high school or college; Award: $1,000; Due date: Sept. 30 - Optimal Military Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; Award: $2,500; Due date: Sept. 30 - Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship
Retired, honorably discharged, on active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve; have the military rank of E-5 or below; Award: up to $5000; Due date: Nov. 15 - Tona Law Veterans Scholarship
Currently enrolled, must be a veteran of any branch of the US Armed Forces; Award: $1,000; Due date: Nov. 30 - Child of an American Veteran Scholarship
legal child of a veteran, high school senior, or current college student; GPA: 3.0+; Award: $1,500; Due date: Dec. 15 - Optimal Military Scholarship
Enrolled full-time; Award: $5,000; Due date: Dec. 29 - Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Scholarship for Veterans and their Families
Have fought in the military, and family members of military veterans; Award: $1,000; Due date: Dec. 31
- EssayOnTime Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies: Due date: varies - Disability Scholarships A-to-Z
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Learn How to Become Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Nitrocollege 131 Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Multiple scholarship opportunities; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award
Current high school senior or college student; GPA: 2.8+; Award: $1,000; Due date: Nov. 30
- STEM Study Scholarship Search
Various STEM scholarships; Award: varies; Due date: varies - Buildium's Women in Technology Scholarship
A current female student enrolled in Computer Science program; in good standing; Award: 2x $2,500; Due date: Nov. 1 - Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
Must have a major declared in a science-related field; Award: $1,500; Due date: Dec. 13 - R&D Systems Scholarship Application
Major in a science-related field; Award: $1,500; Due date: Dec. 13
- Reach Higher Montana
Have a curated list of scholarships for state & local scholarships for Montana students. Senior Send-Off Scholarships are open to MT high school seniors. Award: Varies Due date: varies - Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
Numerous scholarships are available to students entering manufacturing-related fields; see website for various applications; Award: varies; Due date: Nov. 1-Feb. 1 - Skills USA Awards (See high school instructor for details)
Tuition waivers to Helena College offered to 1 st/2 nd place winners of specific Skills USA Competitions; Award: One year Helena College Tuition Waiver; Due date: Awarded after State Skills USA Competitions - Opportunity Bank of Montana
Graduating high school senior of Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, or Silver Bow counties; GPA 3.0; Award: varies $750-1500; Due date: Sept. 20 - American Bullion Scholarship
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school; a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid U.S. student visa; Award: 5x $250; Due date: Oct. 31 - Violet Richardson Award
Presented to young women between the ages of 14-17 who make the world a better place through their volunteer efforts; Award: $500 split equally between the winner and the charity of their choice; Due date: Dec. 1 - Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
See website for further information; Award: varies; Due date: Dec. 1 - National Honor Society Scholarships
Current high school senior and a member in good standing of an active NHS chapter; Award: $2,850-$22,650; Due date: Dec. 10 - Burger King McLamore Foundation
High school seniors, and all BK corporate & field employees, their spouses, and children; Award: up to $1,000; Due date: Dec. 15
We've compiled a list of our favorite scholarship search tools to assist you in paying for your college education. There are thousands of scholarships available to students today, use these search tools to find them!
- blackstudentfund.org - Comprehensive program serving black students
- chegg.com/scholarships - rent and purchase textbooks, also scholarship search site
- collegeboard.org - Scholarship search & financial planning resource
- fastweb.com - Database of private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans
- finaid.org - Aid estimator & scholarship search
- novoresume.com - Scholarship Blog
- iGrad Scholarships - Financial Education & Scholarship search
- mapping-your-future.org - Student site for aid & scholarships
- petersons.com - Financial aid & scholarship search
- Reviews.com - Article on the Best Scholarship Search Platforms
- scholarships.com - Financial aid & scholarship search
- scholarshipguidance.com - help students find scholarships for the upcoming school year
- scholarships4students.com - Financial aid & scholarship search
- studentaid.gov - Department of Education website
- uncf.org - Financial aid from the United Negro College Fund