West Yellowstone Foundation 

New College Student Scholarship

Due 11:59pm on April 1, 2024

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This is a noncompetitive scholarship for current Seniors at West Yellowstone Highschool.

 

The funds available for this scholarship are donated by the West Yellowstone Foundation, Siegel Family Scholarship Fund, Cross Charitable Foundation and other combined private donations and grants available each year.  Funds are designated to assist students with financial aid for an accredited: a) four or five year degree at a college or university, b) two year college degree, c) trade or vocational school degree/certificate program or d) online courses.

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• Up to $5,000 per year when funds are available (renewable up to 4 years for a total of up to $20,000)

• Scholarships can be renewed annually for a maximum of 4 years of higher education (or 5 if your specific degree requires it, documentation needed)

• Students may defer an awarded scholarship for two years after graduation BUT are required to apply when they are still a high school graduating senior

• Program must be completed within 6 years of high school graduation date

• Full time status is defined by your school or certificate program (typically at least 12 credits per semester)

• Must maintain a 2.75 GPA

• Any changes in your enrollment status requires communication in writing to the West Yellowstone Foundation (email: ed@wyfmt.org) as soon as possible after the change takes place (i.e. taking a year off, changing schools, disenrolling, etc.)

 

Eligibility:

• Will graduate from West Yellowstone High School in 2023 (current Senior) 

• Attended West Yellowstone School junior and senior year

• 2.5 cumulative High School GPA with plans to attend a trade, technical, vocational school or two-year college degree

• 3.0 cumulative High School GPA with plans to attend a four- or five-year college or university degree (OR 3.5 junior & senior year GPA proof required upon graduation)

• Performed 40 hours community service (as verified by West Yellowstone School counselor)

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Robinson Family Greatest Desire Award

Due 11:59pm on April 1, 2024

 

This is a competitive scholarship for current Juniors and Seniors at West Yellowstone Highschool.

 

The funds available for this scholarship are donated by the Robinson Family.  The Purpose of this award is to recognize students who are frequently overlooked by the majority of scholarships. The youth we wish to recognize will have made impressive achievements during their high school careers, demonstrating personal goal setting, effort and determination which are not typically recognized by academic or athletic scholarships or awards. This group prefers to award to students with a “B” grade point average.  You do not need to continue with post-secondary education to apply for this award.

 

The purpose of this award is to assist in the realization of that goal.  What is your greatest desire? Dream and be creative.

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• $2,000 each for one Junior and one Senior

 

Eligibility:

• Current West Yellowstone High School Junior or Senior 

• Prefer students with a “B” average

Lilly Art Award

New College Student Scholarship

Due 11:59pm on April 1, 2024

 

This is a competitive scholarship for current Seniors at West Yellowstone Highschool.

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The funds available for this scholarship are donated by the West Yellowstone Foundation's Lilly Art Scholarship Endowment in honor of Pat Lilly.  The purpose of this award is to recognize West Yellowstone students who have an interest and talent in the Arts. 

 

• 2024’s award is $525

• Scholarships will be awarded at the West Yellowstone High School graduation ceremony

 

Eligibility:

• Current West Yellowstone High School Senior 

• 2.75 cumulative High School GPA

• An interest in the Arts

Wolverine Care Scholarship

New College Student Scholarship

Due 11:59pm on April 1, 2024

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This is a competitive scholarship for current Seniors graduating from West Yellowstone High School or a Homeschool Education Program.

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The funds available for this scholarship are made available through many generous donors.  The purpose of this award is to recognize West Yellowstone students who demonstrate an earnest reflection on the critical importance of preventing abuse and neglect in our community. 

 

• 2024’s award is $750

• Scholarships will be awarded in June.

 

Eligibility:

• Be in academic good standing and on schedule to receive high school diploma by graduation during the year of application.

• Be (1) a graduating senior receiving a diploma from West Yellowstone High School or (2) receiving a diploma from a Homeschooling Program AND be currently, legally, and physically residing in the West Yellowstone zip code.

• Plans to attend an accredited College, Trade School, Career School, or University.

West Yellowstone Foundation

Renewing College Student Scholarship

Application available on May 25, 2024.

Due 11:59pm on June 15, 2024

 

***DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT YOUR FINALIZED SPRING 2024 TRANSCRIPT***

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This is a noncompetitive scholarship for current college students who have previously been awarded the West Yellowstone Foundation Scholarship.

 

The funds available for this scholarship are donated by the West Yellowstone Foundation, Siegel Family Scholarship Fund, Cross Charitable Foundation and other combined private donations and grants available each year.  Funds are designated to assist students with financial aid for an accredited: a) four or five year degree at a college or university, b) two year college degree, c) trade or vocational school degree/certificate program or d) online courses.

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• Up to $5,000 per year when funds are available

• Scholarships can be renewed annually for a maximum of 4 years of higher education (or 5 if your specific degree requires it, documentation needed)

• Program must be completed within 6 years of high school graduation date

• Full time status is defined by your school or certificate program (typically at least 12 credits per semester)

• Any changes in your enrollment status requires communication in writing to the West Yellowstone Foundation (email: ed@wyfmt.org) as soon as possible after the change takes place (i.e. taking a year off, changing schools, disenrolling, etc.)

 

Eligibility:

• Awarded the West Yellowstone Foundation Scholarship when they graduated high school 

• Maintain full time status as defined by your school/program (typically 12-16 credits per semester)

• Maintain a 2.75 or higher GPA for a two, four, or five-year degree or trade/Tech/Vocational school

• Reapply every year

• Communicate asap if you are planning a gap year

 

Probation:

• If you have not maintained the eligibility criteria, please contact us at ed@wyfmt.org to see if you qualify for a probationary period.

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Please note these changes to policy (effective 11/8/2022):

• Maintain full time status as defined by your school/program (typically 12-16 credits per semester)

• Maintain a 2.75 or higher GPA for a four- or five-year degree or an alternative degree/trade/Tech/Vocational school

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West Yellowstone Foundation 

Deferment Request

Due 11:59pm on June 15, 2024

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This deferment application is for current college students who graduated high school in 2023 or prior, seeking to defer award for the upcoming semester or school year.

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• Recipient can defer award for up to 2 academic years

• A deferment application must be completed and submitted for each deferred year.

• A renewal application must be completed and submitted prior to renewal application deadline upon completion of deferment period.

• Education program must be completed within 6 years of high school graduation date.

• Full time status is defined by your school.  Typically, at least 12 credits per semester, although we recommend 15 per semester if possible.

• Any changes in your enrollment status requires communication in writing to the West Yellowstone Foundation as soon as possible after the change takes place (i.e. taking a year off, changing schools, disenrolling, etc.) Failure to contact WYF could result in losing your scholarship. 

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