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Generous financial aid packages are designed by the financial aid office at the University of Great Falls. Students who have applied and been accepted to the University are automatically considered for academic merit awards. Scholarships include academic merit awards, including a UGF Scholar Award full tuition scholarship. Need-based and talent scholarships are also available.

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships: Merit scholarships are awarded at the University of Great Falls for Academic Achievement.

2013-2014 New Student Merit Scholarships:

• UGF Scholar: Full tuition for selected students (separate application required)

• Catholic High School Scholar: Full tuition for selected students (separate application required)

• Presidential: $9,500 for selected students with GPA 3.5 - 4.0

• Providence: $7,500 for students with GPA of 3.25 - 3.49

· $9500 for students with at least a 25 ACT or 1140 SAT

• Morlacci: $6,100 for students with GPA of 3.0 – 3.24

· $7500 for students with at least a 25 ACT or 1140 SAT

• Trustee: $4,700 for students with GPA of 2.5-2.99

· $6100 for students with at least a 25 ACT or 1140 SAT

• Possibilities: $4,000 for students with GPA of 2.25 - 2.49

· $4700 for students with at least a 25 ACT or 1140 SAT

2013-2014 New Transfer Student Merit Scholarships:

• Presidential: $7,500 for students with transfer GPA 3.5 - 4.0

• Providence: $6,300 for students with transfer GPA of 3.25 - 3.49

• Morlacci: $4,800 for students with transfer GPA of 3.0 - 3.24

2013-2014 Distance Student Scholarship:

• Distance Learning: $2,500 for students with GPA of 3.0 or better

Merit Scholarships are paid through graduation as long as you maintain full time enrollment and good academic standing. The University of Great Falls Scholar, and Catholic High School Scholar awards have additional requirements for satisfactory progress.

Other Scholarships: In addition to academic scholarships, the University of Great Falls has several scholarships to recognize non-athlete students for other activities and interests, including Music, Performing Arts, and Speech & Debate. You may qualify for up to $3,000. Additional scholarships that are available to non-athletes are as follows:

Great for Great Falls...and Montana: $1,000 scholarship awarded to Montana students who are 24 and younger
Courage Awards: up to $2,000 based on FAFSA EFC calculation. This award requires participation in Campus clubs or organizations.
Discovery Grant: $1,000 scholarship awarded to out-of-state students residing on campus.
Catholic Parish Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship awarded to Catholic students with letter of recommendation from home Parish.

Athletics: More information about athletic scholarships is available by contacting the Athletic Department.

University of Great Falls Scholars - A FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Great Falls offers FIVE full tuition scholarships to high school students who have a 3.6 GPA or better, an ACT cumulative score of 27 or better or SAT combined Math and Verbal scores totaling 1210 or better.

Simply complete the application and write a 500 word essay. Your application will be reviewed by faculty and if you are selected, you will be invited to campus to attend the competition. The deadline for students applying for the Fall 2013 term is January 25, 2013. Competition dates are February 19th through February 22nd, 2013.

Catholic High School Scholarships: The University of Great Falls offers TEN full tuition scholarships to Catholic High School students.

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or better and an ACT cumulative score of 27 or better or SAT two-component cumulative score of 1210 or better.
Must attend a Catholic High School and must be recommended by a High School Counselor, Principal or Teacher.
Must present a resume of service and/or leadership demonstrating participation in service organizations, or individual efforts.
Must visit the University of Great Falls campus and interview.
Must write a 500 word essay about the student's alignment with the University mission statement and the Providence values.
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at the University of Great Falls to retain the scholarship.
Must reside in campus housing all four years.

Please print and complete the application (PDF). A recommendation form (PDF) must be printed and completed by the high school principal, counselor, or teacher. Application deadline is January 25, 2013. Competition dates are February 25th through March 1st, 2013.

Student Gift Scholarships

Students who are planning on attending the University of Great Falls during the 2013-2014 academic year may apply for gift scholarships, which will be awarded for Fall Semester 2013 and Spring Semester 2014. These awards are for one year only and are not renewable. The applicant must demonstrate academic and leadership potential.

Interested individuals should complete the enclosed Scholarship Application cover sheet and attach a working copy of their high school (if still attending) or college transcript, a resume, letter of recommendation (from a non-family member), and a personal statement. To receive priority consideration, applications must be received by Friday, March 1, 2013 in the Financial Aid Office, ATTN: Financial Aid Director, University of Great Falls, 1301 20th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405.

Items to consider including in your personal statement or resume are:

Memberships in campus and High School organizations
Memberships in community organizations
Leadership roles within organizations
Personal, educational, and career goals
Special awards and achievements

Personal statements should not exceed two typed, double spaced pages.

By submitting a scholarship application you are authorizing the release of information contained on the application as well as other appropriate information on file in the Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, and Records for the purpose of determining eligibility for a scholarship administered by the University of Great Falls. In addition, you authorize the release of your name, major, and class for publicity purposes.

All scholarship recipients are required to write a thank you letter to the donor and provide a copy of it to the Financial Aid Office before the scholarship funds are disbursed to your account.

Download the application

Students are encouraged to apply for need based federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Great Falls School code is 002527. Students must reapply for federal aid each year. An estimate of federal aid can be calculated using the FAFSA Forecaster tool.

We encourage students to pursue private scholarships whenever possible. Contact your high school guidance counselors and/or our Career Services Office here at the University of Great Falls for information regarding local scholarship opportunities. Researching scholarship and grant directories at a library or on the internet may also prove worthwhile. In addition, various scholarships exist through service organizations such as Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Lions Club, and Kiwanis Club. Other possible sponsors include students’ or parents’ employers, trade associations, banks, corporations, schools, school districts, and churches. Applying for external scholarships is an important way to reduce dependence on borrowing to pay for your education. Please refer to our External Scholarship link for information. Be very careful for scams! You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship.