Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship
Lou Marchello was an incredible man who lived in and served the Polson community for most of his life.
From owning businesses on Main Street to organizing many events in the community, to serving on various committees, Lou was part of the fabric of Polson. He was a member of multiple organizations dedicated to helping the community, he was on the town council, and he later served as the Mayor of Polson. Lou spent his life helping Polson become a better community for everyone to live and grow.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.
Any high school senior at Polson High School in Montana may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will attend a two or four-year college.
To apply, tell us what you would do to make the City of Polson a better place to live.
Please tell us what you would do to make the City of Polson a better place to live.
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The application deadline is Mar 16, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 16, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 16, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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