Corey C. Griffin Scholarship

Two $5,000 scholarships awarded annually to high school seniors to help offset the cost of post-secondary education. The scholarship honors Corey C. Griffin, who died in 2014 at age 27 in a diving accident. The scholarship recognizes his "never quit" attitude, passionate support for causes he believed in, and his philosophy of finding good in others, lending a helping hand to those in need, and having the courage to create change.

Eligible Schools:

• Lone Peak High School
• Bozeman High School
• Belgrade High School
• Gallatin High School
• Manhattan High School

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school seniors attending one of the eligible schools
• Must have applied to a post-secondary education institution
• Children of Yellowstone Club employees at the Director level and above are NOT eligible

Award Criteria:
Scholarships are awarded to applicants who most closely exemplify:

• Corey's "never quit" attitude
• Passionate support and leadership for causes in which they believe
• Philosophy of: finding good in others, lending a helping hand to those in need, having courage to create change
• This is NOT a need-based scholarship

Application Timeline:

• Application opens: February 1
• Application deadline: March 15
• Interviews: Late March or April
• Award announcements: End of April

Geographic Scope: Big Sky region (Greater Big Sky area, Montana)

Application Process

Step 1: School Nomination

• Interested applicants must reach out to their school counselor
• Each eligible school can nominate no more than 3 students

Step 2: Eligibility Form

• Applicants fill out an eligibility form in the online application portal called Submittable

Step 3: Full Application (if eligible)

• Once determined to be eligible, applicants are directed to an online application

Application Components:

• Contact information
• Personal goals
• Activities
• Request for a reference in support of application

Step 4: Interview (if selected)

• Top candidates are interviewed in late March or April by a selection committee

Step 5: Notification

• Award announcements made directly to students in the application portal by end of April

Submission Platform: Submittable online application portal