Dozens of academic scholarships are awarded annually in two application cycles. Scholarships range from $2,500-$5,000 and are open to full-time or part-time students in good standing enrolled in ABFSE- or Canadian-accredited institutions/programs. Candidates must attend classes and actively pursue a degree in funeral service at the time of application. Academic scholarships are also available for U.S. and Canadian military veterans. Enrollment Periods: February 15-April 1 & September 15-November 1 Available Academic Scholarships Dennis Schoepp Memorial Scholarship Preference will be given to students from MONTANA who intend to return to MONTANA after graduation to work in funeral service and are also affiliated with a Montana Funeral Directors Association Member Firm (MFDA). In addition to Foundation submission requirements, students interested in the Dennis Schoepp Memorial Scholarship must also submit a letter of reference/support from an MFDA Member Firm to MFDA (info@montananfda.org). Foundation ’45 Scholarship Named in honor of the year the Foundation was established – 1945. Joseph E. Hagan Memorial Scholarship Named in memory of one of the profession’s finest. Academic Scholarships Memorial Classic Scholarship Made possible with proceeds from the annual Memorial Classic Golf Tournament. Shipley Rose Buckner Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is open to women in honor of Shipley’s desire to become a funeral director. Steve Lang Scholarship Named in honor of Homesteaders’ former CEO, Steve Lang. SCI National Scholarship Program We also promote the Brenda Renee Horn and Steve Mack Memorial Scholarships in partnership with the SCI National Scholarship Program. Please direct any questions regarding SCI’s scholarship program to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com. ■ To apply, visit funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarshipopportunities/. ©2019 Batesville Services, Inc. We walk in PARTNERSHIP. More than 120 years ago, Batesville began crafting high-quality caskets – and began a journey of helping funeral professionals honor every life with respect and compassion. Along the way, we have learned from thousands of funeral directors, and expanded our business to support every aspect of yours, from guiding families in the selection process to managing your business. Thank you for your partnership, and inspiring us to always go further. WE LISTEN. WE LEARN. WE WALK WITH YOU. To learn how Batesville can make a difference for you and your families, visit Batesville.com/InspiringStories Pub. 1, Issue 1, 2022 23
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