Treacy Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Treacy Foundation

Description
**Overview**
The Treacy Foundation provides need-based college scholarships for Montana residents who are beginning their undergraduate studies. The award supports students as they start college and is intended to help cover tuition and related costs. It is open to students who will enroll at any accredited college or university of their choice. The foundation emphasizes sustained support for recipients who continue to meet renewal requirements.

Key takeaways
- Need-based scholarships for Montana residents starting college
- Intended to support undergraduate study at any accredited college
- Focus on continued support through annual renewals
- Contact the foundation for specific application forms and deadlines

Eligibility
**Who qualifies**
Eligibility is limited to Montana residents who are entering freshman or sophomore-level undergraduate study and who have earned 60 or fewer college degree credits. Applicants must be beginning or early in their undergraduate programs; students who have already advanced beyond the sophomore level are not eligible. Residency and academic standing are primary qualifying factors. The foundation assesses eligibility before considering financial need.

Key takeaways
- Must be a Montana resident
- Must be an entering freshman or sophomore
- Must have 60 or fewer college degree credits
- Eligibility is assessed prior to financial-need consideration

Award Value and Duration
**Amount and term**
Each Treacy Foundation scholarship provides $3,500.00 per academic year. Awards are renewable annually for up to three additional years after the initial award, allowing for a maximum total of four years of funding, provided renewal is requested each year. Recipients may attend any accredited school of their choice while receiving the award. Renewal requests and eligibility confirmations are required annually to maintain funding.

Key takeaways
- $3,500 per year per recipient
- Renewable annually for up to 3 additional years (4 years total)
- Recipients may attend any accredited institution
- Annual renewal request required to continue funding

Application and Selection
**Review and notification**
Applications are reviewed by the Treacy Scholarship Selection Committee, which evaluates submissions and determines award recipients. After review, applicants are notified of selection or non-selection by the foundation. The public summary does not specify how to submit initial applications or exact application deadlines; applicants should consult the Treacy Foundation directly for submission instructions and required materials. Selection decisions are made by the committee based on the foundation’s criteria.

Key takeaways
- Applications reviewed by the Treacy Scholarship Selection Committee
- Applicants are notified of selection or non-selection
- Contact the Treacy Foundation for application submission details and deadlines
- Committee decisions are based on the foundation’s criteria

Renewal Policy
**Process and deadlines**
Selected students receive renewal preference but must request renewal each year to continue receiving the scholarship. Renewal requests must be submitted between January 1 and the start of May each year by letter or email and must include the student’s ID number and the institution they will attend. If a renewal request arrives after the deadline, the student will be placed on a waiting list and funding is not guaranteed. Because renewals are prioritized, the number of new scholarships awarded each year is limited.

Key takeaways
- Renewal requests accepted Jan 1 through early May (by letter or email)
- Renewal requests must include student ID and school attending
- Late requests are placed on a waiting list
- Renewals are prioritized, limiting the number of new awards

Restrictions and Limitations
**What the scholarship does not cover**
The Treacy Foundation does not fund students attending trade schools. Scholarships are not available to applicants who are juniors, seniors, or enrolled in graduate-level programs. The program is focused strictly on need-based undergraduate support for eligible freshman and sophomore students. For any exceptions or special circumstances, applicants should contact the foundation directly.

Key takeaways
- No awards for trade school attendance
- Not available to juniors, seniors, or graduate students
- Focused on need-based undergraduate support for early college students
- Contact the foundation for questions about exceptions

History of the Award
**Background and inquiries**
The summary provided here does not include historical or founding details about the Treacy Foundation scholarship program. For information on the award’s history, mission, board, or past recipients, consult the Treacy Foundation’s website or contact the foundation office directly. The foundation can provide archives, press releases, or annual reports that document the program’s origins and evolution.

Key takeaways
- Historical details are not included in this summary
- Visit the Treacy Foundation website or contact the foundation for history
- Foundation can provide archival and background materials upon request