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Scholarships & Awards
We are so excited that you are taking the steps to apply for our Scholarships and Awards! On this page, you will find information and application links for the Live Your Dream Award, Ravalli Soroptimist EmpowerHER Education Awards, Ravalli County Teen Volunteer Recognition Awards. To be considered for these, please read the following section carefully, and make sure to follow both steps!
1) Please download and read the Award Information before proceeding. (Click on "1) Award Information" to access this document!) It will give you details about each scholarship or award, suggestions on your letters of reference, and information on general requirements for the applications.
2) Additionally, each application may include Letters of Reference to be considered. You can find the Fillable Reference Form by clicking "2) Reference Form" below.
All applications are fillable PDF files. You can either collect them and email to sihamiltonawards@gmail.com, or print them out and mail them to SI Hamilton, 612 N. 1st St., Ste. 2, PMB 134, Hamilton, MT 59840.
Please note the application deadlines; The application has to be postmarked or received by the deadline date.
Ravalli Soroptimist EmpowerHER Education
Awards
Ravalli County Teen Volunteer Recognition Awards
Open August 15, 2026
The Live Your Dream Award offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15.
Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Award finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.
Eligibility Requirements Include:
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Woman who provides primary financial support for herself and dependents
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Enrolled or accepted to a vocational skills training program or undergraduate degree program
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Have financial need
Open January 15, 2026
SI Hamilton offers scholarships each year for women and girls pursuing their education through certification, technical, undergraduate or post graduate studies.
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Ravalli Soroptimist EmpowerHER Education Awards
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Edwards Charitable Trust Awards
Award-Specific Requirements
Ravalli Soroptimist EmpowerHER Education Awards
Currently enrolled or accepted to an undergraduate program.
Edwards Charitable Trust Awards
40 years of age or older.
Open January 15, 2026
A recognition program for young women ages 13-18 whose volunteer activities make the Ravalli County community a better place.
Awards of $300 each.
Recipients pick a charity of their choice and SIH donates $100 of the award to that charity.
Award-Specific Requirements
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You are 13-18 years old as of the application deadline date.
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You volunteer in activities that make the Ravalli County community a better place.