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Congratulations 2026 Winners!

The 2027 Clearwater Scholarship Program will open in February .

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$22,500 in Scholarships Awarded to Montana Students

We’re proud to award $22,500 in scholarships to nine Montana students through our 2026 Scholarship Program. Each of these students demonstrated hard work, community commitment, and a vision to build a better future. We’re honored to support them on their educational journey. Congratulations to this year’s recipients. 

2026 Scholarship Recipients

Adalyn Maxwell | Big Sky High School
Boden Veale | Hellgate High School
Chance Mbabazi | Sentinel High School
Ellie Langaunet |  Frenchtown High School
Gage Horn | Superior High School
Hasalyn Schairer  | Corvallis High School (William “Lefty” Campbell Memorial Scholarship)
Ian Arthur | Charles M. Russell High School
Inara Bulmahn | Hellgate High School
Morgan Bisel | Adult Learner

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2026 Applications Closed

Our 2027 Scholarship Program will open in February 2027.

How many scholarships are available?

There are nine scholarships totaling $22,500 available as follows:

  • One $2,500 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior pursuing a degree in education. This scholarship is in honor of William “Lefty” Campbell who was a Clearwater Board Member and longtime Missoula teacher.
  • Seven $2,500 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors pursuing any type of degree.
  • One $2,500 scholarship awarded to a post-high school adult learner who is either entering college or already enrolled in pursuing a degree.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a scholarship:

  • Be a Clearwater Credit Union member for at least six months.
  • Be a 2026 graduating high school senior OR a post high school adult learner entering or already enrolled in pursuing a degree.

  • Have at least one transaction on any Clearwater deposit account within the last 60 days.

  • Complete the online application below by March 31, 2026, at 11.59pm.Complete an online Financial Wellness Checkup in Clearwater’s online Financial Education Center by March 31, 2026, at 11:59pm. Check-up results are for your information only and do NOT factor into scholarship consideration.

When will scholarship awards be announced?

Clearwater’s Scholarship Committee selects final recipients in early May. We’ll notify winners and appropriate high school officials by postal mail. The Committee’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Where do I direct questions?

For additional questions, please email us or call 406-523-3300.

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Scholarship Search

Funding your education can be expensive. We encourage you to apply for multiple scholarship programs. Use the Scholarship Search tool in our online Financial Education Center to find other scholarship programs you may be eligible for.