Association Scholarships

The Montana Coroner’s Association will make two $500.00 scholarships available each year.  One will go to a graduating high school senior, and the other to a returning student majoring in a Criminal Justice or Health Science field.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of need, academic ability, and career goals. 

 Eligibility requirements are:

  1. A high school senior or successful GED completion.
  2. A returning college student in the above listed fields of study.
  3. A high school grade point average of 2.5 or above. 
  4. Enrollment as a full time student in a Montana based college or university that offers a minimum AA degree in Criminal Justice or Health Science field. 
  5. Submittal of proof of enrollment intentions in a college or university based Criminal Justice or Health Science degree program.

 When applying for a scholarship please include the following:

  1. Letter requesting consideration as an applicant.
  2. Current High School Transcript.
  3. Personal resume including references.
  4. Outline of career goals.
  5. Statement of current college education financing.

 The scholarship award winner’s check for $500.00 will be issued in the applicant’s name and forwarded to the college or university where enrolled. 

For 2025, two scholarships will be awarded with preference given to students from District Four (Valley, Dawson, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Garfield, McCone, Prairie, Daniels, Richland, Wibaux Counties). Applications must be received prior to April 25th, 2024.

 

 Send the application packet to:

Coroner Dick Brown
MCA Scholarship Committee Chair
Montana Coroner’s Association
203 Nelson Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457