The Laurel Montana Community Foundation

will award one $2,000 scholarship for the Lorfing Memorial, one $1,000.00 scholarship for the Olson family, two $2,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship for the Ulshak Memorial, one $500 scholarship from the Laurel Chamber of Commerce and two $500 scholarships for the Laurel Rotary Club. These families and organizations want this money used in a post-secondary extension of schooling.

Please respond to the contact form questions and then in a separate email send info@laurelcommunity.org the answers to the following questions.

  • Why do you want to go to College or Trade School?
  • What are your educational goals?
  • Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
  • Describe a time or experience in your life that shaped you as a person.
  • How do you define Success?  What traits do you possess that will enhance your ability to be successful?
  • How would your friends/teachers describe you?
  • We have only a limited number of scholarships to offer.  But there are many applicants.  Why should you receive the scholarship, instead of someone else?
  • What one volunteer project would you be excited to see done in Laurel for the greater good?  Would you lead this project or volunteer?
  • Explain a family, social or school situation, in which your leadership made a difference and what was accomplished?

 

Deadline

The application deadline for 2021 scholarships is February 28, 2021.

Eligibility
  • The eligible recipient of the scholarship needs to be a resident of the greater Laurel area (Using 59044 zip code as mailing address).
  • The recipient of the scholarship can be attending now or enrolling in the fall in a post-secondary education facility or vocational technology facility.
  • The recipient of the $500 Laurel Chamber of Commerce scholarship must be a graduate of Laurel High School (graduating seniors or past graduates).
Directions for Submission

Please complete the application online or print and mail to: PO Box 1138, Laurel, MT 59044. Please answer the questions and email the answers to info@laurelcommunity.org.

Finalists will be asked to an interview by the committee for a final decision.

Scholarship Award Details

The Laurel Montana Community Foundation Scholarship Committee will make the final decision on the recipient.

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