The calendar indicates spring is rapidly approaching and for students
looking ahead to pursue continuing education, scholarship application time
is upon them. An incredible opportunity is currently available provided by
Mission Valley Masonic Lodge #78.
Funds donated by the Masonic Lodge and governed by the Greater
Polson Community Foundation provides individual scholarships identified
as the Mission Valley Masonic Scholarship.
Two graduating seniors from each of the five public high schools in the
Mission Valley – Arlee, Charlo, Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius – will receive
a scholarship for $7,500 and $5,000 respectively and this begins with the
graduating classes of 2025.
The applicants must demonstrate good work ethics, good grades,
community involvement, a financial need (and showing initiative in
providing some of the funding themselves), pursuing a career in fields such
as medical, finance, engineering, construction or trades, rather than the
more liberal arts.
The deadline for applications is April 10. For more information, contact
the respective high school counselors or the Greater Community
Foundation office at 406-883-4723.
Jim Atkins 
Elizabeth