Question 1

When will I know if I am selected to receive an award?

Accepted Answer

If you have been selected for a MSF award, the Montclair High School principal’s office will invite you to attend the MHS Awards Night. At the ceremony you will learn the name and amount of the scholarship that you have been awarded!   The awards ceremony is typically held the 1st week of June.

Question 2

Will I be notified if I do NOT receive an award?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, only students who are receiving an award will be contacted.

Question 3

Are scholarships renewable?

Accepted Answer

At the MHS Awards Night ceremony, you will receive a letter that will specify if your scholarship is single-year (one time) or multi-year.

Question 4

If I am selected for a scholarship, when are funds disbursed?

Accepted Answer

Funds are disbursed at the start of your first college term contingent upon verification of full-time enrollment.

Question 5

How are scholarships disbursed?

Accepted Answer

For awards of $600 or more, MSF forwards payments  directly to the student’s college/university.   For awards less than $600, MSF forwards payments directly to the student with the written understanding that the funds may only be used for permitted college expenses.

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