CommUNITY West Outreach 2025/2026 Scholarship Offer

CommUNITY West Outreach

Scholarship Guidelines

The CommUNITY West Outreach scholarship is designed to provide assistance for the success of a West Yellowstone Student in their continuing education. It is the goal of CWO to encourage the recipient to then give back to their communities by helping others in need, no matter their social, economic or cultural differences. CWO promotes positive contributions and a circle of giving.

The CommUNITY West Outreach Scholarship is based on one or more of the following criteria:

· Academic achievement

· Extracurricular activities

· Personal achievement

· Volunteer/community service and/or leadership roles

· Financial and/or personal need 

Scholarships may be used for:

· Continuing education: Both collegiate and vocational

· Tuition and books

· Other educational expenses reviewed on an individual basis

Application Process:

· Application Form

CommUNITY West Outreach requires the applicant to complete the application in its entirety and submit by March 15th at the school or by email to CommUNITY West Outreach. This form provides personal data about the applicant that will be reviewed by CWO’s Board of Directors for scholarship consideration.

· References

An applicant must provide two reference letters. Appropriate references would include, but are not limited to: Employers, counselors, teachers & community members. Contact information must be provided for all references.

CommUNITY West Outreach is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. For further information, please contact us at:

CommUNITY West Outreach

PO Box 874

West Yellowstone, MT 59758

406-384-6300

communitywestoutreach.org

email: communitywestoutreach@gmail.com

CommUNITY West Outreach

“Promoting & filling basic needs services for all residents”

2025/2026 Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

Name of Applicant: _________________, ________________, _____

Last  First   M.I.

Address: _________________________ West Yellowstone, MT 59758 

PO Box Number/Street

Cell Phone Number: ____________ E-mail: ______________________

Date of Birth: ____________________

1. Personal Statement: In 250 – 500 words, state what your personal, educational and/or vocational goals are, and why you feel deserving of the scholarship. Your statement should address your thoughts on education, responsibility and giving back to the community. (This statement should be TYPED and attached to the application).

2. Work: List employers, positions, number of hours worked weekly, and if the job was during the school year or summer: 

3. Throughout your high school years, what type of community service and/or volunteer work have you accomplished?

4. As a worker in your future career, how do you hope to “Pay-it-Forward” in whatever community you decide to live in? 

5. Where are you planning on attending your continuing education or vocational training? 

6. What are the challenges associated with your education? 

7. Awards, Honors and Activities in school and/or the community (extracurricular activities, school involvements, etc.): 

8. Recommendations – Please attach two letters of recommendation. Appropriate references may include, but not limited to: Employers, counselors, teachers & community members. Contact information must be provided for all references.

Deadline For Submission No Later Than March 15, 2026

Applicants’ Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________

Return Applications to: CommUNITY West Outreach

PO Box 874 

West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Or

By Email To: communitywestoutreach@gmail.com

Or

To the West Yellowstone School Guidance Counselor

If you have any further questions, please call CWO at (406) 384-6300 or email us at communitywestoutreach@gmail.com

Please use additional sheets of paper as necessary to answer the above questions.  You can download a digital (Word document) version of this on our website at:

communitywestoutreach.org