2024 WYS New College Students
PROGRAM DEADLINE: April 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM MDT (Midnight) - CLOSED
Description
This is for high school students graduating in the class of 2024.
The funds available for this scholarship are donated by the West Yellowstone Foundation, Siegel Family Scholarship Fund, Cross Charitable Foundation, Povah-Davis Family 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.
- 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)
- 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 as defined by your post-secondary institution
- 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.)
Requirements
Eligibility:
- Current West Yellowstone High School senior
- Attended West Yellowstone School junior and senior year
- 2.5 cumulative High School GPA with plans to attend a two-year college degree, trade, technical or vocational school
- 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)
To maintain this scholarship, an enrolled college student must:
- Maintain Full Time student status, as defined by your post secondary institution (usually 12-16 credits per semester)
- Maintain a cumulative 2.75 or higher GPA
- Send a thank you letter to WYF upon notification of award
- Reapply every year
- Communicate asap if you are planning a gap year
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