Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship
Wandler Family Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$1,000 - $2,000
$1,000 to $2,000 · Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- March 15, 2027
- closes in 123 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 1,000 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~5.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Montana or Nebraska
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- An essay, about 1,000 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must attend an eligible high school (Dodson, Glasgow, Hinsdale, Malta, Saco, or Whitewater in MT, or North Platte High School in NE).
- Must plan to enroll in an accredited 4-year college.
- North Platte applicants must hold a GPA above 3.5 and participate in varsity soccer or basketball.
- Cannot be a relative of Wandler Family Foundation officers, directors, founders, or selection committee members.
Good to know
- Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2027.
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About the scholarship
The Wandler Family Foundation provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from designated schools in northeast Montana and North Platte, Nebraska. Selected recipients receive up to $2,000 for their freshman year at an accredited four-year college, with an additional $1,000 available for their sophomore year upon maintaining GPA standards. Applicants must submit a completed cover sheet, essay, personal statement, official transcript, and recommendation letter by mail.
How to apply
Sent by email or mail
- 1Download the specific regional application for your high school (Northeast Montana or North Platte, NE).
- 2Prepare a cover page with all required student, high school, and academic contact details.
- 3Include a 100-to-500-word personal statement and a 500-to-1,000-word required essay.
- 4Obtain an official high school transcript and one letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope (plus ACT/SAT scores if applying for North Platte).
- 5Mail the complete application packet to the Foundation in Denver, CO, postmarked by March 15, 2027.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~5.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
- Applications close
- March 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to $2,000 and is renewable in later years.
When is the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Montana or Nebraska; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 1000 words, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 5.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: limited to 2 states and a long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one. Plan on about 5.8 hrs of work.
Is the Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Wandler Family Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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