Lillian Knudson-Johnson Scholarship

Lillian Knudson-Johnson was born in Great Falls on March 17, 1914. She was raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School and Great Falls Commercial College. Lillian was a secretary and Office Manager for the Great Falls Transportation Co. for 12 years. She was selected in 1972 as the first women loan officer for Great Falls banks and later Assistant Vice President and Assistant Manager of the Consumer Loan Department until her retirement in 1982.

Lillian enjoyed sewing, flower arranging, gardening, ceramics, photography, travelling, camping, and visiting. She loved much, laughed easily, worked hard, gave freely, and through it all, kept a twinkle in her eye.

Lillian was very supportive of youth and higher education. Lillian passed away on Aug. 18, 2007, from the West Nile Virus. Upon her death, it was decided by her husband Al and the Eastern Star Chapter to create a fund to encourage Great Falls graduates to continue with their education.

Scholarship Requirements:

1. Must exhibit reasonable citizenship, diligence, and hard work.
2. Must be a GFH or CMR graduate.
3. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
4. Must submit two letters of recommendation (by non-family members) outlining the student’s character.
5. Must participate in at least one school-sponsored sport at least three out of four years.
6. Must show financial need.

Additional Information:
This scholarship alternates between CMR and GFH.