Flathead Lakers Scholarship

To further extend our commitment of bettering our community by investing in the educational aspirations of our local students

$1000 Scholarship for Graduating Lake County Seniors Pursuing Higher Education in Montana

The Flathead Lakers Scholarship Program is dedicated to fostering the educational pursuits of Lake County's graduating seniors with a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields. As an organization deeply committed to preserving the Flathead Watershed, we recognize the importance of investing in the next generation of environmental stewards and community leaders. Through our $1,000 scholarship, we aim to not only support students in their academic endeavors but also to inspire a sense of responsibility toward our natural surroundings. By engaging with young minds and encouraging their interest in STEM, we strive to cultivate a brighter future for our community and the environment it thrives upon.

Eligibility requirements

  • Accepted to a Montana school - university or community college

  • Open to graduating Lake County highschool seniors: Polson, Ronan and Two Eagle River School, Arlee, St. Ignatius, Charlo, & Mission Valley Christian.

  • Priority given to students who wish to pursue STEM major

  • Must obtain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.00

  • Must be seeking a first certificate, or 2-year, or 4-year degree

  • Must be enrolled a minimum of full-time (12+ credits)

  • Must enroll the first fall semester immediately following high school graduation

  • Volunteer at one Flathead Lakers event the first summer following High School graduation (can complete after accepting scholarship)

  • Deadline for 2024 is May 26th

  • 2025 Application deadline TBD

Scholarship Recipients

2024 - Mollie Sydnor - Ronan High School Graduate attending University of Montana majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability

“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.”

— Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

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