Corey C Griffin
Scholarship

The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is honored to award the Corey C. Griffin Scholarship. These two $5,000 scholarships are available to high school seniors to help offset the cost of post-secondary education.

Corey lost his life in 2014 at the age of 27 in a tragic diving accident in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Montana was a special place for Corey, not only for the majestic beauty of the mountains, but also the magic of the night skies. He enjoyed the opportunity to explore and challenge himself with the variety of outdoor activities that are abundant here in Montana.

Most of all, Corey enjoyed Montana as it represented a place where time stopped and life was solely for sharing Montana’s gifts with friends and family. In Corey’s eyes, the sky was the limit in terms of how he viewed possibility and challenge. He touched the lives of more people in his 27 years than most do in a lifetime. Corey was remarkable and truly unique in his beliefs and impact.

Scholarship Details:

Award:  Two $5,000 scholarships paid directly to high school seniors to help with the costs of post-secondary education.
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Candidates: High school seniors attending Lone Peak High School, Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School, Gallatin High School, or Manhattan High School who have applied to a post-secondary education institution.
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Criteria: The scholarships are awarded to the two applicants who most closely exemplify Corey’s “never quit” attitude, his passionate support and leadership for causes in which he believed, and his philosophy, put simply: finding good in others, lending a helping hand for those in need, and having the courage to create change. This is not a need-based scholarship.

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
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Application Process:  Applicants will fill out an eligibility form to ensure they qualify for the scholarship opportunity. Once determined to be eligible, applicants will be directed to an online application that includes questions about contact information, personal goals, activities, and a request for a reference in support of their application.
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Review Process: Top candidates will be interviewed in March.
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Notification: Decisions made by the end of April.
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Note: Children of Yellowstone Club employees at the Director level and above are not eligible to apply.