2026 Scholarship Opportunity for Valley County Seniors

The Valley County DUI Task Force has created a one-page essay contest for High School Seniors living and attending school within Valley County. Your voice matters and we want to hear it. 

Eligibility

1. Must currently be a high school senior in Valley County.
2. Must have plans to attend a college or trade school upon the completion of high school graduation.
3. Contestants must not have a history of Minor in Possessions, Driving Under the Influence or have any drug or alcohol related infractions.

Requirements

• Essays must be typed, double spaced, and 500-700 words in length.
• Must submit the essay before May 1st, 2026.
• Your essay should be written about the following two topics: 1. Why you have chosen to be above the influence. Reflect on the importance of being responsible and the impact you have had on your peers in doing so.  
• Scholarships will be judged based upon the strength of the following: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, and punctuation.

How To Apply

Mail your essay, as well as a cover letter stating your name, address, email, and current school affiliation to the following address:

Valley County DUI Task Force

Attn: Scholarship

501 Court Square Suite 10

Glasgow MT 59230

Note: All essays submitted are the sole property of the Valley County DUI Task Force. The writer of the winning essay will receive a $1,000 scholarship and runner up will receive $500.00 scholarship.

Still have questions? Please contact: wcharbonneau@valleycountymt.gov